1. FDA advisers recommend Merck's COVID-19 pill for authorization Full story

2. Antibody drug may be less effective against omicron, Regeneron says Full story

3. Pfizer asks FDA to authorize boosters for 16- and 17-year-olds Full story

4. EPCS benefits patients & providers, but compliance is difficult. Learn how Renown Health met the challenge.

5. COVID-19 vaccination rates up in 5 states, down in 45 Full story

6. CVS expands prescription-reading tech to all locations Full story

7. Your organization's data access control efforts might not be enough. Close vulnerabilities to cyberattacks with these strategies to better manage sensitive data. 

8. FDA approves imaging drug for ovarian cancer lesions Full story

9. Federal judges block vaccination mandate for healthcare workers Full story

10. 5 drugs to watch in late 2021 Full story

11. Need help managing your Medicare spend? Join this upcoming webinar to learn Sound Physicians' lessons from managing $10 billion in at-risk spending and get tips for replicating great results. 

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

• Population fully vaccinated
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• Hospitalizations
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Becker's Learning Opportunities

1. Healthcare organizations don't need to start from scratch to create a seamless digital experience. Click here to learn how to fast track the process.

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3. Hospital execs are using cybernetics to enhance patient experiences, reduce employee strain — here's how.