1. 5 states facing highest, lowest weekly nursing home COVID-19 positivity rates Full story

2. Americans can now order free COVID-19 test kits Full story

3. Michigan officials push back on audit reporting 1,500 additional nursing home COVID-19 deaths Full story

4. Colon cancer rates are rising among younger adults. See how St. Elizabeth's and King’s Daughter’s Health are improving screening rates here.

5. COVID-19 peaking in Northeast + 2 more forecasts to know Full story

6. 4 states announce new COVID-19 guidelines for nursing homes Full story

7. Don't let workforce management issues bleed into the patient experience. Join the expert discussion here.  

8. States ranked by anxiety, depression rates: Dec. 1-13 Full story

9. Patient groups, lobbyists pressure CMS to expand Aduhelm coverage Full story

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