1. Defense Department creates US supply chain task force Full story

2. Boston Scientific acquires surgical laser business for $1B Full story

3. American Nitrile to open glove manufacturing plant in Ohio Full story

4. The patient transfer process is still ridden with inefficiencies. Learn how to simplify referrals for patients and providers here. 

5. QAnon supporters flood Chicago hospital with calls to administer ivermectin Full story

6. 10 most expensive drugs in the US Full story

7. ASCs are seeing record patient volumes, but that doesn't mean improvements should stop. Here's a strategic way to take the patient experience one step further. 

8. HHS changing distribution policies for COVID-19 antibody drugs amid 'substantial' demand surge Full story

9. 7 recent hospital, health system CEO moves Full story

10. RWJBarnabas Health shakes up hospital leadership: 4 things to know Full story

11. Patient expectations are evolving. Click here for 5 ways to ensure your organization is meeting their new demands. 

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

• Vaccines administered
• Population fully vaccinated
• Test positivity rates
• Hospitalizations
• Deaths