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2. Minnesota healthcare workers call on hospital CEOs to act on staffing crisis  Full story

3. California to require boosters for healthcare workers  Full story

4. Penn Medicine met revenue cycle labor shortages with revolutionary efficiency — here's how.

5. Employers increasingly confused about vaccine mandates  Full story

6. Premier Health taps new CEO  Full story

7. Industry experts discuss how hospitals can improve care for patients receiving dialysis, while cutting costs and mitigating risks, by incorporating a dedicated team of Inpatient Services specialists into their staffing model. Listen here.

8. States turn to National Guard for hospital staffing help: 5 updates  Full story

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10. New Jersey governor creates program to reduce healthcare costs  Full story

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12. 10 worst cities for physician pay in 2021  Full story

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Becker's Learning Opportunities

1. Healthcare's digital era has arrived — these 10 must-reads will help hospitals respond.

2. Telehealth moves beyond video visits for quick scripts. Learn why patient engagement apps lead to better outcomes + lower costs.

3. Health systems can't be consumer-friendly without complete data — learn more here.