1. US approaches end of 'full-blown' pandemic, Fauci says Full story

2. Medical staff target Washington hospital CEO, COO, attorney in no-confidence vote Full story

3. US COVID-19 hospitalizations drop below 100,000 — 3 states where they're still rising Full story

4. Many value-based care initiatives stalled during COVID. These five things that will re-energize those programs. 

5. University of California to pay $243.6M to settle physician sexual abuse claims Full story

6. Physicians: Let's build on-ramps for COVID-19 surges, too Full story

7. It's harder than ever to retain patients in the crowded care delivery space. Here's how health systems can ensure primary care maintains market share. 

8. Oklahoma won't discipline physicians prescribing unproven COVID-19 treatments Full story

9. 66 hospitals, health systems that have launched post-COVID-19 clinics Full story

10. OSHA pleads with healthcare employers to help reduce worker injuries, illnesses Full story

11. What happens when patients take charge of their healthcare? They experience better outcomes and patient care improves. Help make it happen here.

12. 14 hospitals hiring CNOs Full story

13. The top 10 physician influencers of Instagram Full story

14. Let's avoid extremes in the next phase of the pandemic: Viewpoint Full story

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

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

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