1. 1st US patient implanted with leadless pacemaker at HonorHealth Full story

2. Michigan cardiologist pays $2M to settle billing fraud allegations: 4 details Full story

3. Sutter hospital fined $155K over infection control violations after nurse's death Full story

4. For clinical leaders, good is never good enough. Learn how peers are staying ahead of the curve on sterilization, diabetes care, VTE prevention and more during these live virtual discussions.

5. Texas Heart Institute names CEO Full story

6. 10 best, worst states to practice medicine Full story

7. MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute taps new chair of cardiac surgery Full story

8. Chicago safety-net hospital linked to 3rd improper COVID-19 vaccination event Full story

9. Kettering Health Network, Ohio hospital to open heart clinic Full story

10. Viewpoint: Physician exodus from North Carolina system is a win for patients Full story

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

• Test positivity rates
• Death rates
• Vaccines administered
• Percentage of population vaccinated