1. In a matter of days, healthcare access deteriorates in Central California Full story

2. Flu activity down in 33 states Full story

3. FDA clears abortion pills for retail pharmacies Full story

4. Pain often hinders healing and inflates the cost of care — but it doesn't have to. The right therapy can be life-changing for chronic wound patients. 

5. 5 CEO exits in 5 days Full story

6. Dr. Susan Smyth, dean at U of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, dies at 57 Full story

7. ANA welcomes new president Full story

8. How 3 health systems promote nurse civility Full story

9. Rising diabetes, hypertension and obesity rates — alongside unaddressed SDOH — have created a perfect storm for health plans. Increase rural members' access to care and help them sustain health improvements with this virtual tool.

10. Hospital margins see eleventh-hour improvement Full story

11. Where AMA is focusing physician burnout efforts in 2023 Full story

12. Feds seek to rescind 'conscience' rule for healthcare workers Full story

13. Hospitals are reeling from clinician shortages and the steep costs of travel nurse stopgaps. Learn how Mercy built a flexible nursing "gig" workforce while slashing agency spend by 50%. 

14. Atlanta hospital gets 1st maternal levels of care designation from Joint Commission Full story

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