1. 3 states see record death counts; Georgia governor sues to stop mask mandate — 5 COVID-19 updates  Full story

2. Joint Commission's approval period cut short by CMS over survey concerns Full story

3. Definition of pain revised for first time in 40+ years Full story

4. How Sanford Health fosters organizational resilience — A live conversation with 3 nurse leaders. Click here to attend.

5. CDC restores missing COVID-19 data but will stop updating site as HHS steps in Full story

6. Virginia implements nation's 1st workplace safety rules to curb coronavirus spread Full story

7. Getting patient data right the first time is key to reducing payer denials. Click here to find out how to streamline and improve workflows.

8. Cleveland Clinic's first chief caregiver officer on supporting 70,000 employees during crisis Full story

9. Hospitals with fewer ICU beds linked to worse COVID-19 outcomes Full story

10. 6 ways hospitals, clinics can help patients feel safe when seeking care Full story

11. Join us at Becker's first ever Clinical Leadership Virtual Forum - click here to register!

12. Mass General's mask policy linked to fewer employee COVID-19 infections Full story

13. States ranked by COVID-19 test positivity rates: July 17 Full story