1. Joint Commission, American Heart Association launch heart attack certification program Full story

2. St. Peter's Health Partners names new division chief of cardiology Full story

3. Pediatric COVID-19 patients recovered quickly from MIS-C condition, new study finds Full story

4. Providing at-home care requires major investments. Learn how the right AI pays off for hospitals + patients.   

5. Surgery delays: A pandemic effect patients, care teams dread Full story

6. Who is hospitalized with COVID-19 right now? 6 trends Full story

7. Our caregivers are in crisis. See how hospitals are addressing employees' mental health needs during this live virtual discussion.   

8. 3 notable stroke, heart disease findings in 2021: AHA Full story

9. 7 health systems opening hospitals Full story

10. Former Boston Children's employees sue hospital over retirement plan fees Full story

11. Sentara Health studied the field and found success during its shift to value-based care. Here's how.

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

• Test positivity rates
• Population fully vaccinated
• Hospitalizations
• Deaths

Becker's Learning Opportunities

1. 98% of healthcare leaders say they have an AI strategy. Read Optum’s annual AI survey so your strategy can stand out.

2. Systemic burnout could upend the clinical workforce. See how health systems are addressing the drivers of burnout and improving staff retention here.

3. Do you know the 3 behaviors trustworthy health IT partners exhibit? Click here to learn.