1. US COVID-19 cases fall 17%; deaths rise slightly — 9 CDC stats to know Full story

2. New Mexico links 2 deaths to ivermectin misuse Full story

3. New York sets staff shortage plan amid COVID-19 vaccine mandate Full story

4. Clinical research is robust and timely. Here's how real world data streamlines the process for everyone involved. 

5. Why a South Carolina hospital CEO changed his mind about vaccinations Full story

6. Arkansas Children's CEO says mental illness-related ED visits have jumped 150% during pandemic Full story

7. Today's physicians have many stressors. Don't let EHRs be one of them. Learn how a mobile rich approach can ease the burden during this discussion. 

8. 22 recent hospital, health system executive moves Full story

9. University of Maryland Medical Center names chief nursing officer Full story

10. Moderate flu activity in Nevada, Ohio — 4 CDC FluView takeaways Full story

11. Want to build a more resilient supply chain? Get expert insights on where to start here.   

12. Nurses making headlines off the job: 5 stories Full story

13. 15 hospitals seeking CMOs Full story

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

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