1. 10 states with highest COVID-19 case increases in last 2 weeks Full story

2. Shortage of anesthesia providers halts elective surgeries at Illinois hospital Full story

3. Vaccine protection against hospitalization falling slightly in older adults, CDC says Full story

4. Reduce waste, save lives: Join hospital and health system leaders for Becker's virtual precision health summit. Tune in today. 

5. Going back to staff job 'just not an option': High travel nurse pay — up to $8K a week — worsens staff shortages Full story

6. Pediatric COVID-19 cases up fivefold in August: 6 things to know Full story

7. The hospitalist and the health system — How these 3 organizations are managing costs and improving productivity without burdening physicians. 

8. Ivermectin prescriptions soar despite federal warnings Full story

9. Louisiana hospitals contend with hurricane damage as COVID-19 cases surge: 8 things to know Aug. 31 Full story

10. Saint Vincent nurses' strike to become longest in Massachusetts history: 9 details Full story

11. Health systems often overlook a critical factor that influences patient outcomes — see what it is here.

12. Viewpoint: It's time to recalibrate expectations about the COVID-19 endgame Full story

13. 9 benefits health systems offer to attract, retain workers Full story

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

• Test positivity rates 
• Vaccines administered
• Percentage of population vaccinated 
• Hospitalizations
• Death rates

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