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

• Test positivity rates
• Hospitalizations
• Death rates
• Where the virus is spreading fastest, slowest

2. Cases flattening in hot spots; masks may lessen severity of symptoms — 6 COVID-19 updates Full story

3. Critical care chief at Baltimore hospital dies of COVID-19 at age 56 Full story

4. The automation blueprint: 4 strategies to support health system digital transformation. Click here to read the guide. 

5.  US News' Best Hospitals 2020-21 Honor Roll
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6. The No. 1 hospital in each state for 2020-21
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7. Why this North Carolina health system committed to modernizing the patient experience. Click here to attend the discussion.

8. One-third of outpatient COVID-19 patients had not recovered weeks after testing, CDC survey finds Full story

9. Flu shot may reduce Alzheimer's risk, study finds Full story

10.  23 staff, 13 patients positive for COVID-19 after Massachusetts hospital employee visits virus hot spot Full story

11. ED case studies: How Cleveland Clinic, Indian River Hospital and Dignity Health reduced costs and wait times with telepsychiatry. Click here to view the discussion.

12. State agency tells Florida hospitals to exclude COVID-19 patients with other conditions from case count Full story

13. 11 states at risk of straining interventionist supply amid COVID-19, estimator finds Full story