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

• Positivity rates + new cases
• Deaths
• States ranked by percentage of COVID-19 vaccines administered
• States ranked by percentage of population who've received at least one COVID-19 shot
• States ranked by percentage of population fully vaccinated

2. US COVID-19 cases hit 7-month low, but hotspots persist  Full story

3. 5 recent hospital, health system CEO moves
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4. Register now for a free webinar with practice operations and patient access expert, Elizabeth Woodcock, where she will share her top seven strategies for improving patient access in 2021.

5. Tenet California hospital workers set May 6 union rally after shareholders meeting  Full story

6. US will waive patent protections for COVID-19 vaccines  Full story

7. Banner Health optimzed provider time to improve patient access. Your organization can do the same. Click here to learn how.

8. Mission Health nearly lost its Medicare contract last fall: What changes were enacted to keep it?  Full story

9. Northwell, CEO earn Brady Action Award for gun violence prevention efforts  Full story

10. States ranked by average hospitalizations for firearm injury  Full story

11. Don't underestimate the value of empowered managers. Experts share how to support employees' evolving needs during this discussion.

12. How CMS ranked US News' 20 Honor Roll hospitals  Full story

13. 4,000 workers, Allina Health reach tentative agreement before strike deadline  Full story

14. 10 best paying locations for nurses  Full story

15. 20 freebies, discounts to honor National Nurses Week  Full story

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