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3. National COVID-19 hospitalizations still dropping; delta variant may throw wrench in progress Full story

4. COVID-19 underscored the dynamic nature of clinical care evolution. Click here to get your hands on current best practices faster. 

5. HHS report cites leadership as reason for problems at troubled Rhode Island hospital Full story

6. MercyOne Nebraska hospital closes Full story

7. Educating employees reaps big benefits. Click here to identify high pay-back steps to improve learning at your organization. 

8. CDC: Masking policies up to states amid delta variant spread Full story

9. 21 hospitals, health systems mandating vaccines for workers Full story

10. Wide range of responses to COVID-19 vaccination among immunocompromised, study finds Full story

11. Patients expect a better technology experience. Click here to learn what works and what doesn't.

12. Centura Health offers employees $500 bonuses for getting vaccinated Full story

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