1. Where XBB is most prevalent: 5 COVID-19 updates Full story

2. Minnesota strike could mean 'Category 5 storm' for hospitals, group says Full story

3. Flu activity, state by state Full story

4. Wellness leaders need a strong starting point to address burnout. Here are the resources Moffitt Cancer Center used to target its response efforts.

5. New flu hospitalizations spike nearly 74% in one week: 8 FluView notes Full story

6. Airica Steed replaces fired MetroHealth CEO Full story

7. A sign CMS' vaccine mandate is no sure thing Full story

8. Nurses intensify pushback on sale of 3 HCA hospitals Full story

9. Nursing turnover is costing your organization millions of dollars. A local per diem pool can reduce burnout and turnover. Join the live webinar here.

10. Primary care in the US: 9 numbers to know Full story

11. Crib shortages send pediatric hospitals scrambling  Full story

12. Last known Ebola patient in Uganda discharged from hospital Full story

13. Pain can become a vicious cycle — but it doesn't have to. Learn how negative pressure wound therapy can be life-changing for chronic wound patients. 

14. 8 recent executive resignations from hospitals, health systems Full story

15. Structured patient handoffs cut adverse effects by nearly 50%, researchers find Full story

16. Becker's is seeking great health IT, digital health and revenue cycle leaders to join the agenda for our 2023 event Oct. 2-5, 2023! If you'd like to join a panel, contact Mariah Muhammad at mmuhammad@beckershealthcare.com.

Becker's Learning Opportunities

1. Achieving sepsis quality improvements shouldn't take long. This hospital saved $384,000K + boosted compliance by 20% in just 4 months. Here's how 

2. Rising diabetes, hypertension and obesity rates — alongside unaddressed SDOH — have created a perfect storm for health plans. Increase rural members' access to care and help them sustain health improvements with this virtual tool.

3. OR closures will cost hospitals billions in 2022 — Hospitals must do more with less. Here's how 3 hospitals achieved greater efficiency in the OR with fewer surgical staff.