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2. Global COVID-19 deaths surpass 5 million Full story 

3. Will nurses come back? 3 healthcare leaders weigh in Full story

4. Preventable surgical complications amid COVID-19 are an added strain for hospital staff. Here's how to ease the burden. 

5. Non-COVID illness trends: 4 leaders share what they're seeing Full story

6. Maryland physician fined for attending legislative meetings from OR via Zoom Full story

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

8. Male registered nurses earn 6% more than female counterparts, report says Full story

9. Phoenix Children's sued for identifying 368 unvaccinated employees in email Full story

10. Daily COVID-19 vaccinations jump 21%: 9 CDC stats to know Full story

11. The anesthesiologist shortage is severe. Here's how to minimize its effects on your ORs. 

12. 1 state reporting moderate flu activity & 4 other CDC FluView takeaways Full story

13. 24 recent hospital, health system executive moves Full story

14. 7 systems launching residency programs Full story

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

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• Percentage of population vaccinated
• Hospitalizations
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Becker's Learning Opportunities

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