1. FDA approves 1st COVID-19 treatment for young children Full story

2. Millions of COVID-19 shots may go to waste in US Full story

3. WHO recommendations, rebound symptoms: 2 Paxlovid updates Full story

4. Communication inefficiencies are sabotaging hospitals' ability to provide care. Here's one Beth Israel CMO's strategy for sustainable digital transformation.

5. 150 top places to work in healthcare | 2022 Full story

6. Know your variants: A coronavirus 'cheat sheet' Full story

7. Some value-based care models work — others don't. Learn which models are poised for success.

8. COVID-19 booster protection against hospitalization wanes, Kaiser study finds Full story

9. New guidelines on preventive use of low-dose aspirin released Full story

10. CMS proposes changes to extend immunosuppressive drug coverage Full story

11. Strategic decision-making +  data analytics = financial success. Learn how hospitals benefit from intelligent clinical asset analytics.

12. Daily COVID-19 stats, state-by-state:

• Test positivity rates
• Percentage of population vaccinated
• Hospitalizations
• Death rates
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Becker's Learning Opportunities

1. Inefficient medical device management is threatening retention and patient safety. Here are 5 strategies for hospitals to change that.

2. 92% of physicians say prior authorization delays necessary care. See how insurers are tapping AI to prevent harmful delays and improve the patient and provider experience here.

3. Nearly 8% of all lab orders are clinically inappropriate. Get 5 tips to improve utilization and reduce unnecessary spend here.