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

• Test positivity rates
• Hospitalizations
• Death rates

2. COVID-19 hospitalizations drop 3,000 in 1 day; South Africa variant likely already spreading in US, CDC says — 6 updates Full story

3. 2 patients die at Maryland hospital after oxygen valve mistakenly turned off Full story

4. 2020 is behind us. Learn which RCM strategies can foster a strong financial comeback for your organization in 2021 during this live discussion. 

5. 5 staff infected in COVID-19 outbreak at Vermont hospital's oncology unit Full story

6. DC hospital damaged in explosion; injuries reported Full story

7. You don't want to overlook this service line during mergers or consolidations. Click here to learn why.

8. Florida paramedic arrested after COVID-19 vaccine theft Full story

9. Leapfrog launches national effort to prevent diagnostic errors Full story

10. COVID-19 test positivity falls in every region, age group: 4 CDC findings Full story

11. Children’s hospitals are facing unique revenue challenges. Click here to learn how Nicklaus Children’s Hospital in Miami overcame them.

12. Biden signs healthcare executive actions: 5 things to know Full story

13. Vermont hospital stores 860 Moderna doses at wrong temperature Full story

14. 14 hospitals hiring chief nursing officers Full story

Becker's Learning Opportunities

1. Cutting headcount alone won't transform costs. Read this eBook to learn what models are actually working for executives from 9 systems.

2. Is your supply chain operating at 100 percent capacity during the pandemic? Join our panelists to make the most out of your health system's transportation plan. 

3. One in five nurses leave their first job within a year. Download this whitepaper to learn how to build residency programs that accelerate new nurse readiness.