1. Nearly 500K portable bed rails recalled after 2 deaths Full story

2. Biden touts drug cost measures in spending bill Full story

3. 6 COVID-19 test-makers whose products can detect omicron Full story

4. When it comes to hospital safety, optics matter. Get best practices on how to market your hospital's safety + infection control efforts here. 

5. 6 states account for 60% of US COVID-19 hospitalizations Full story

6. Boston pharmacies struggle to meet demand for at-home COVID-19 tests Full story

7. AI-driven automation can save a hospital millions — these 6 must-reads explain which tools to adopt.

8. California hospital files for bankruptcy Full story

9. Healthcare Supply Chain Association names president and CEO Full story 

10. How much hospitals charge for J&J, Moderna, Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines, by state Full story

11. Geisinger boosted patient payment collections by 80%. Here's how.

12. Trinity Health's operating income doubles Full story

Becker's Learning Opportunities

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

2. Telehealth is entering a critical new phase. Learn why top execs are adopting a smart-growth approach to planning.

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