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

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

2. COVID-19 hospitalizations up 40% from September; Texas plans field hospital, Utah discusses care rationing — 5 updates Full story

3. 10 healthcare execs share predictions for nursing in the next 5 years Full story

4. Dynamic care for critically ill patients — hear from UC Irvine Health System's CMO during this live discussion. Click here to attend. 

5. Health systems balancing elective care, COVID-19 hospitalizations Full story

6. Health execs from 110 Michigan hospitals make public plea as hospitalizations surge Full story

7. Is your OR still a source of revenue? Click here to learn how third-party providers can help your hospital grow its margins.

8. 26-year-old COVID-19 patient deemed brain dead leaves hospital as survivor Full story

9. VA hospitals' antibiotic use has increased amid pandemic, study finds Full story

10. Where hospital employees have tested positive for COVID-19: October Full story

11. Give clinicians the gift of mobility — why instant access to patient records is a must for modern healthcare providers. Click here to attend the virtual presentation. 

12. Patient sues Loma Linda University Medical Center after tussle with security officers  Full story

13. Physicians less likely to vote than general public, study finds Full story

14. 17 states with hospital staff flu shot requirements Full story

Becker's Learning Opportunities

1. Continuous clinical surveillance may be the key to mitigating adverse events for good. Click here to learn more. 

2. Some of the biggest changes in medicine are coming from leaders on the front line. Click here to learn about new standards of care.

3. 10 plays to overcome 2020 financial challenges and return to profitability. Click here to read the hospital executive playbook.