1. Slow or empty threat? Physicians linked to misinformation still have licenses despite boards' warnings Full story

2. Boosters not needed in general population, FDA, WHO scientists say Full story

3. World is ill-prepared for next pandemic, Bill Gates warns Full story

4. A different approach to ECG cables reduced hospital acquired infections in California — learn how.

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6. Henry Ford closes 120 beds due to staffing shortage Full story

7. It takes hospitals 90 days on average to onboard a physician, but it doesn't have to. Learn why.

8. Memorial Sloan Kettering names chief nurse executive Full story

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10. Vaccine mandates have hospitals concerned about staffing Full story

11. Break down imaging silos for good. Industry experts share 5 tips for building a cost-effective, clinician-friendly imaging ecosystem here.

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