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2. Travel nurses who saw pay slashed fight back with lawsuits Full story

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4. Pain often hinders healing and inflates the cost of care — but it doesn't have to. The right therapy can be life-changing for chronic wound patients. 

5. Experts worry China's COVID-19 wave could spur new variant Full story

6. 26 patient safety experts to know | 2022 Full story

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8. Massachusetts lawmaker to propose physician-assisted death law in January Full story

9. Your hospital could be at risk of a Stark Law or kickback violation. Get the tool that ensures physician payments are up to code, without the administrative burden. 

10. New York hospital posted VIP status in patient EHRs: Report Full story

11. Hospitals suffer setbacks from Winter Storm Elliott Full story

12. Medical groups launch free course to cross-train nurses on RSV, pediatric care Full story

13. Trinity Health saved $23M in labor costs in just 9 months — all while decreasing patient falls systemwide. See how they did it. 

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