1. FDA authorizes 2nd booster for people 50 and older Full story

2. WHO probes rare reports of hearing issues after COVID-19 vaccination Full story

3. 3 pediatric hospitals join drug shortage coalition Full story

4. Hospitals implement kit and tray management in a variety of ways with a variety of solutions. Becker's Healthcare is conducting a survey to hear about your experience. Take this survey to share your feedback and attend a Becker's conference at no cost.

5. Biden's $5.8 trillion budget: 9 healthcare takeaways Full story

6. Pharmacy errors spiked in California amid COVID-19, board records show Full story

7. Are your specialty pharmacy services driving strategic growth? They are for these two health systems. Click here to learn how. 

8. Healthcare is complex and patients want simpler experiences, says the CIO at CVS Full story

9. California hospital to lay off 658 workers in May Full story

10. Daily COVID-19 cases to jump 42% by April 10 + 2 more forecasts Full story

11. When COVID-19 disrupts hospital safety, the best bounce back. Here's what hospital executives have learned so far and what they're still watching. 

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

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