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2. New York health system to halt maternity care after staff resign over vaccine mandate Full story

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5. Novant responds to leaked internal discussion of COVID-19 numbers Full story

6. Death risk 11 times higher for unvaccinated amid delta spread, CDC finds Full story

7. Patient expectations are evolving. Click here for 5 ways to ensure your organization is meeting their new demands. 

8. New Mexico investigating 1st potential fatal poisoning from ivermectin Full story

9. 19 recent hospital, health system executive moves Full story

10. Former federal official tapped as CMO of troubled Eleanor Slater Hospital Full story

11. Novant Health improved OR capacity and saw a 10x return on investment — here's how. 

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• Test positivity rates 
• Vaccines administered
• Percentage of population vaccinated 
• Hospitalizations
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Becker's Learning Opportunities

1. 18,000 consumers weighed in on customer experience preferences. Here are 4 need-to-know takeaways for healthcare organizations. 

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