1. VR device that treats serious mental illness wins FDA breakthrough designation Full story

2. California nurses plan 2nd strike over closing of psychiatric ward, understaffing, lack of supplies Full story

3. 10 states with the highest rates of mental illness Full story

4. Children's Health in Dallas pioneered virtual behavioral healthcare before COVID-19. Click here to learn how the organization refined its program and became a model of innovative care in healthcare's digital age.

5. Children's Minnesota opening its 1st inpatient mental health unit Full story

6. Advocate Aurora Health hospital to cut OB services, add behavioral health Full story

7. The nation's mental health crisis warrants new behavioral health strategies. See how to take a more holistic, preventive approach to care during this live panel discussion.

8. Feds allege Cerner knew about 'flaw' that caused harm to 148 VA patients Full story

9. Physicians' bad investments: Medscape Full story

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1. Game-changing EHR improvements at Intermountain, how one hospital CIO managed to grow ranks during the pandemic and more. These 10 must-reads offer practical advice for digital health investment. [link on 'these 10 must-reads']

2. ORs need a reset to rebuild hospital margins. Learn how to work through case backlogs + develop a future strategy. Expert advice here.

3. Pandemic-related care delays have created a wave of sicker patients. Read this short report to learn how healthcare navigation reduces clinician burden + mitigates the effects for patients.