1. 3 states where COVID-19 cases have jumped 40%+ in last 2 weeks  Full story

2. 12 more states challenge healthcare worker vaccination mandate  Full story

3. Houston Methodist physician resigns following suspension over COVID-19 social media posts  Full story

4. Hear a former FDA comissioner & leading health systems explain how AI is transforming healthcare. Click here to register for the event.

5. 'More ill, more desperate': How hospitals are responding to changing mental health trends Full story

6. Many people taking COVID-19 precautions for holiday gatherings, survey finds Full story

7. Stop RCM problems before they start. Here are ways analytics can help.

8. Sepsis-related deaths highest among older people, CDC finds  Full story

9. 21 hospitals hiring CNOs Full story

10. 15 hospitals seeking CMOs Full story

11. Need help managing your Medicare spend? Join this upcoming webinar to learn Sound Physicians' lessons from managing $10 billion in at-risk spending and get tips for replicating great results. 

12. The 'threat multiplier' healthcare leaders can't afford to ignore  Full story

13. Where labor negotiations stand at Kaiser: 10 things to know  Full story

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

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