1. Colorado COVID-19 hospitalizations hit 2021 high despite early vaccination successes Full story

2. Fire under investigation after Ohio Nurses Association building destroyed Full story

3. COVID-19 immunity from infection, vaccination last at least 6 months, CDC says Full story

4. Novant Health improved OR capacity and saw a 10x return on investment — here's how. 

5. 3 physicians in their 50s accuse Hackensack Meridian of age discrimination Full story

6. Virginia Mason Franciscan Health names CNO Full story 

7. What AI healthcare solutions yield actual value? Click here to find out.

8. Kaiser Permanente workers in Georgia OK strike Full story

9. 13.2% of COVID-19 infections led to readmissions, study finds Full story

10. 3 fast facts about the US nurse workforce Full story

11. Dashboards alone can't improve infusion scheduling. See what made the difference for UCSF Health here.

12. 19 hospitals hiring CNOs Full story

13. 14 hospitals seeking CMOs Full story

14. Demand for mental healthcare is rising: 6 poll findings to know Full story

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

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

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