1. Healthcare workers can't get off the COVID-19 rollercoaster Full story

2. Omicron surge will end as rapidly as it started, physician leaders predict Full story

3. Omicron's spread, severity: 2 new findings Full story

4. Providing at-home care requires major investments. Learn how the right AI pays off for hospitals + patients.

5. Glassdoor: Best places to work in healthcare for 2022 Full story

6. COVID-19 cases up in 34 states, down in 12, flat in 4  Full story

7. Do you know the 3 behaviors trustworthy health IT partners exhibit? Click here to learn.

8. New Jersey governor declares public health emergency Full story

9. Red Cross declares nation's first blood crisis Full story

10. Travel nurses to face tighter rules in California Full story

11. Hospitals can't hire nurses fast enough. Learn how Memorial Hermann disrupted the shortage.

12. With appointments scarce, more patients turning to DIY healthcare Full story

13. COVID-19 increases diabetes risk among children, CDC finds Full story

14. 7 top-rated hospitals for patient experience: Alabama Full story

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

• Test positivity rates
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• Hospitalizations
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Becker's Learning Opportunities

1. How Brigham and Women's is improving communication + patient satisfaction in the ED. Join the virtual discussion here.

2. Half of patients are more stressed about billing than quality of care. Focus on what matters — learn more.

3. Patients are paying a bigger portion of their medical bills. Help them navigate payments to keep them coming back.