1. Kentucky sets 3 new COVID-19 records; National Guard teams to deploy to struggling hospitals Full story

2. 10 states with highest COVID-19 case increases in last 2 weeks Full story

3. Pediatricians warn against administering off-label shots after FDA's COVID-19 vaccine approval Full story

4. Physician profitability can be greatly improved with timely data. Click here to learn how.

5. With COVID-19 shot fully approved, most hospitals likely to 'do what's right,' mandate vaccine, Houston Methodist CEO says  Full story

6. COVID-19 surge updates by region Full story

7. Your hospital's vendor access is probably disorganized. Here's how to standardize it + ensure HIPPA compliance. 

8. 'Doctors and hospitals are not in the blame and punishment business' Full story

9. Why this nurse goes to her Las Vegas hospital on days off Full story

10. 5 experts on why they think the US vaccine booster plan may be premature Full story

11. Patients demand the highest quality and best outcomes. Click here to join ASC experts leading the way.

12. 26 hospitals hiring CNOs Full story

13. 10 hospitals hiring chief quality officers Full story

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

• Test positivity rates 
• Vaccines administered
• Percentage of population vaccinated 
• Hospitalizations
• Death rates

Becker's Learning Opportunities

1. What's AI's next act in healthcare? Click here to learn how hospitals are already implementing the next phase.

2. Meaningful patient experience improvements go beyond satisfaction surveys. Click here for 4 bold thoughts to kickstart real change. 

3. COVID-19 altered the retirement timetable. Read the 2021 Retirement Survey Report to learn how health systems can respond.