1. Daily COVID-19 stats, state-by-state:
2. 2 million Americans have been vaccinated; House passes bill for $2K stimulus checks — 6 COVID-19 updates Full story
3. California hospitals grapple with COVID-19 surge: 6 things to know Full story
4. Healthcare cybersecurity report: 6 common vulnerabilities in mobile threat landscape. Click here to read more.
5. Hospital workers upset over COVID-19 vaccine distribution Full story
6. New York launches investigation into alleged COVID-19 vaccine fraud, establishes penalties Full story
7. The hospital executive and the employee health plan landscape. Click here to weigh in on top priorities and receive a complimentary badge to a future Becker's conference.
8. Skip line for COVID-19 vaccine and lose your license, California governor warns healthcare providers Full story
9. 15 recent hospital, health system executive moves Full story
10. IU Health CEO demands external review after Black physician alleges racist treatment Full story
11. 3 Must Reads
- Deceased patients and their families deserve compassionate and efficient care. Click here to learn how to eliminate errors and enhance workflows in processing patients after death.
- Agility is the key to pivoting critical operations during the pandemic. This report explores the role information plays in your health system and how it informs your decisions.
- Digital communication can decrease preventable hospital readmissions by up to 18 percent. Click here to learn how physicians can use electronic alerts to drive better patient outcomes.
12. Wisconsin hospital discards hundreds of COVID-19 vaccines after improper storage Full story
13. Minnesota hospital to close ER Dec. 30 Full story
14. Reclaim market relevance in a shifting landscape — A guide for the healthcare C-suite. Click here to read more.
15. Private equity pushes into healthcare: 7 latest deals Full story
16. Colorado hospitals caught between local officials with different pandemic philosophies Full story
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