1. World surpasses 400 million COVID-19 cases; US COVID deaths top delta peak — 5 updates Full story

2. To mask or not mask? Omicron's decline reinvigorates debate Full story

3. 6 states rolling back indoor mask mandates Full story

4. 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. 

5. 100 top rural and community hospitals, by state Full story

6. California measure would let nurses work as independent contractors Full story

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

8. 5 recent clinical affiliations Full story

9. Omicron found in New York deer as experts voice concern about animal reservoirs Full story

10. How can hospitals combat racism in nursing? 2 nurse leaders weigh in Full story

11. Cardiac rehab prevents readmission and death, but 75% of programs have closed since 2020. See how Geisinger is meeting demand with a virtual rehab program. 

12. 4 systems seeking chief quality officers Full story

13. Pennsylvania health system lays off staff as CEO exits Full story

14. NP workforce figures by state: Florida is No. 1 Full story

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

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

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