1. Catholic Health hospital halts some surgeries, labor and delivery, as strike date nears Full story

2. Northern Ohio COVID-19 hospitalizations set to hit peak soon, per Cleveland Clinic model   Full story

3. Illinois hospital loses level 2 trauma status amid anesthesiologist shortage Full story

4. A new standard of care is emerging. Join clinical leaders for a discussion on which models of care delivery hospitals are prioritizing to stay ahead. 

5. 5 physicians, health experts among 2021 MacArthur Fellows Full story

6. Side effects of COVID-19 booster shot: 5 things to know Full story

7. Michigan Medicine increased infusion center capacity without expanding — learn how here.

8. 'Locked out of the profession': Residency policies creating physician shortages, new report finds Full story

9. Missouri hospital issuing staff panic buttons to protect against violent patients Full story

10. Travel nurse pay and perks: A breakdown Full story

11. Want to build a more resilient supply chain? Get expert insights on where to start here. 

12. 10 ways hospital leaders can support physician well-being Full story

13. 90% of healthcare leaders expect pandemic to persist through 2022: 5 survey findings 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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