1. Kaiser Permanente says lab glitch led to backlog of thousands of COVID-19 tests Full story

2. US commits $3B to COVID-19 vaccine supply chain Full story

3. Feds file false claims suit against UPMC Full story

4. Access the Medical Device Tech Watch to gain insights on recent advancements in computer-assisted spine surgery and atrial fibrillation detection and treatment.

5. Magellan Diagnostics expands recall of blood lead test kits Full story

6. Baxter to acquire Hillrom for $10.5B: 6 details Full story

7. ASCs are unlocking efficiency with a clinically integrated supply chain. Learn how to do the same at your facility here.

8. 15.1M COVID-19 vaccines tossed out in US since March, data shows Full story

9. IU Health suspends unvaccinated workers Full story

10. 'We never had a chance to take a breath': 8 nurses on latest COVID-19 surge Full story

11. Do your diversity and inclusion efforts touch vendor sourcing? Here's why they should.

12. Top hospital employers by state, per Forbes Full story

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

• Test positivity rates
• Hospitalizations
• Death rates
• Vaccines administered
• Population fully vaccinated