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2. 1 in 5 physicians, 2 in 5 nurses intend to leave practice within 2 years, AMA-led study finds Full story

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6. Universal coronavirus vaccines urgently needed, NIH leaders say Full story

7. EHRs are essential — but they won’t solve staffing issues. See how Hartford Healthcare found a simple solution.

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11. COVID has shifted the workplace needs of clinical and office staff. Here are 3 key ways to support both. 

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