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7. Dr. Todd Strumwasser to lead CommonSpirit Health's expanded Northern California division Full story

8. Healthy nurses will lead to a healthier nation. Attend this live virtual discussion to learn how to empower front-line providers to prioritize wellness.

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12. Trump administration releases plan to speed up vaccinations Full story

13. Like it or not, price transparency requirements have taken effect. Click here to join the conversation on how to quickly gain compliance.