1. CEO of California hospital steps down Full story

2. Massachusetts health system CEO to resign Full story

3. CommonSpirit's plan to sell 14 hospitals to Essentia abandoned Full story

4. There isn't one way to reach populations who need it the most. Hear what partnerships and protocols work best for health systems in this discussion.

5. 'No masks, no social distancing': How 14 states are responding to new CDC mask guidance Full story

6. Medical schools overestimate number of graduates who specialize in primary care, experts say Full story

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

8. Physician chain with 23 centers in California abruptly closes Full story

9. Kaiser Permanente healthcare workers to rally against layoffs Full story

10. A strong digital front door is the key to patient engagement. Here's 6 strategies for building one.

11. Virginia physician gets 59-year sentence for unneeded patient surgeries, $20M fraud Full story

12. Baylor Scott & White employees to get $500 appreciation bonuses Full story

13. Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage spotlight: 5 thoughts on leadership from Asian American healthcare leaders Full story

14. New York hospital's CFO to succeed retiring CEO Full story

15. From public housing to C-suite: Atrium Health Navicent's CEO on how leaders' roles don't stop at hospital doors Full story

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

• Test positivity rates 
• Vaccines administered
• Population vaccinated 
• Population with at least one shot
• Death rates

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1. Streamline consent + eliminate paperwork. Learn how digital forms pay off in this case study.

2. More than half of providers will invest in automation in the next 3 years. What's your game plan? Get best practices in this guide.

3. Patients crave a better telehealth experience. Click here for a 3-step guide to boost efficiency.