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9. The bridge between the consumer experience clinical care — How Saint Joseph Mercy Health System is engaging patients and detecting cancer early. Click here to attend the virtual event.

10. 7 recent big tech partnerships in healthcare: Apple, Amazon, Google & more  Full story

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12. US aims to vaccinate 1.5 million daily; Brazil variant found in Minnesota — 5 COVID-19 updates  Full story

13. How are leading health systems keeping the ball rolling on telehealth expansion? For real-world insights from IU Health and Baystate Health, download this whitepaper.

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