1. Omicron subvariant in 47 states; study finds similar severity to original strain: 5 updates Full story

2. A layoff list, expired medicine, neglected patients: Illinois hospital loses Medicare contract Full story

3. US COVID-19 cases fall below delta peak; excess deaths surpass 1 million Full story

4. To ease clinical documentation burdens and reduce burnout, organizations should look for solutions that capture notes automatically during encounters. Click here for your guide to validate outcomes behind AI technology.

5. 3rd person cured of HIV after stem cell transplant, scientists say Full story

6. CDC, CMS call for rebuilding health system after patient safety measures drop Full story

7. Remote care and remote patient monitoring aren't synonyms. Learn how to deploy real remote care by clicking here.

8. Washington hospital restructures amid executive firings Full story

9. Mass General Brigham names 1st CMO Full story

10. Vaccination during pregnancy protects infants after birth, lowers long COVID-19 risk: 2 new findings Full story

11. Does your patient data paint a whole picture? There's an accurate, affordable way to connect data across your enterprise. Here's how

12. Meet new FDA chief Dr. Robert Califf: 5 things to know Full story

13. University of Pennsylvania to launch tuition-free program for nurse practitioners Full story

14. Researchers identify potential cause, treatment for long COVID-19 Full story

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• Test positivity rates
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• Hospitalizations
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