1. 10 states COVID-19 may hit the hardest by Christmas: Mayo Clinic forecasts Full story

2. UPMC launches in-house travel staffing agency to address nursing shortage Full story

3. Biden asks Supreme Court to allow nationwide vaccination mandate for healthcare workers Full story

4. The weak spots in your care transitions are showing — learn how to identify them and reduce the risk of harm here. 

5. Cleveland Clinic extends nonemergent surgeries pause into 2022 Full story

6. CDC panel recommends reducing J&J vaccine use after blood clot discussion Full story

7. Healthcare lags other industries in digital access. Click here to learn why a better online patient experience will pay off for your organization.

8. 4 states set COVID-19 case records this week Full story

9. 2020 nurse practitioner earnings by healthcare setting Full story

10. Fully vaccinated people getting COVID-19 will be 'new normal,' 1 expert says Full story 

11. Don't let the telehealth push pinch workflows. Here's how to balance patient and staff needs.

12. New research hints at why omicron may spread faster, cause less severe illness Full story

13. CDC urges clinicians to be vigilant about COVID-related fungal infection Full story

14. Nurses at hospitals with burnout reduction programs stayed at jobs 20% longer, UVA study finds Full story

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

• Test positivity rates
• Percentage of population vaccinated
• Hospitalizations
• Death rates
   

Becker's Learning Opportunities

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2. Delaying a move to the cloud leaves healthcare content at risk. Here's how to make the seamless transition and secure information.

3. Variation in care is tied to increased costs + adverse events. Better clinical decision-making starts with these 4 steps.