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2. 15 healthcare organizations suspending COVID-19 vaccination mandates Full story

3. Viewpoint: Could 2022 bring the 'Great Raise'? Full story

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5. University of Maryland Medical System pledges $5.1M to recruit workers Full story

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9. America's healthiest, unhealthiest states for 2021 Full story

10. Oregon hospital workers begin 5-day strike Full story

11. 5 Pennsylvania hospitals to use music to support well-being, resiliency of healthcare workers Full story

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Becker's Learning Opportunities

1. Health systems often overlook a critical aspect of workflow efficiency — see what it is here.

2. Delaying a move to the cloud leaves healthcare content at risk. Here's how to make the seamless transition and secure information.

3. ORs won’t reach their full potential without predictive analytics — learn how the tech saves time & reduces costs.