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Most doctors practice in cities and suburbs, but a new survey suggests many physicians are open to a move to the country.

The president asked lawmakers to support the creation of a new agency to go after breakthrough discoveries.

For the first time in 11 months, hospital margins were negative, according to a new report by Kaufman Hall. A wave of COVID-19 patients took a toll, and a pause in non-urgent procedures hurt revenue.

The president's strategy calls for training more mental health professionals, grants to address burnout in healthcare workers and expanding virtual options for behavioral health.

Tanya Blackmon, Novant Health's chief diversity officer, talks about engaging leaders and staff, dealing with resistance and tying inclusion to strategic goals.

Federal officials and industry leaders have warned healthcare organizations they could see more cyberattacks.

Dr. Jennifer Mieres, Northwell’s chief diversity and inclusion officer, talks about getting buy-in, early struggles, signs of progress, and partnering with the community.

The Biden administration issued an order requiring most healthcare workers to get the COVID-19 vaccines. Healthcare employees will need to complete their vaccine cycle in a month.

A recent study found evidence of bias in electronic health records. Michael Sun, the study’s lead author, talks about the implications and steps healthcare leaders should be taking.

In other news, UPMC hires a new chief lobbyist, HCA Healthcare names a new leader of a Florida hospital, and more.

Dr. Lorna Breen died by suicide early in the COVID-19 pandemic. A foundation formed in her honor helped craft federal legislation to help healthcare workers, and it is just getting started.

Two healthcare experts said the COVID-19 pandemic shows the need for better and more open plans.

The leader of the American Medical Association said it’s time for a more robust healthcare system, telehealth reform and a larger, more diverse workforce.

A survey of 400 healthcare financial leaders identified several other challenges, but the tough job market topped the list.

Kim Drumgo said she hopes to get people to think differently about diversity, equity, and inclusion. She talks about the work needed to embed those principles throughout the central Pennsylvania health system.

The three projects have a price tag of nearly $800 million. Mayo Clinic plans to build a new tower in Jacksonville as the system expands more in the Sunshine State.

Female doctors get lower starting salaries in nearly every subspecialty, and that gap continues later in their careers, a new study found.

The legislation would provide grants to address mental health and burnout in the healthcare profession. The bill was named for a doctor who died by suicide early in the COVID-19 pandemic.

The majority of nurses from minority groups say they’ve personally experienced racism, either from peers or managers. Nurses are demanding change.

The pandemic has wiped out years of progress in improving the safety of patients, federal officials say. More must be done to protect patients and workers, and more federal oversight could be in the mix.

In other executive news, Mass Brigham General names its first chief medical officer, and Baptist Memorial names a new chief nursing executive.

A group pushing for reforms in the drug discount program said participating hospitals should provide more free or discounted care. Hospitals counter the report doesn’t capture the amount of care they provide for vulnerable patients.

Issues of pay and equity are drawing more attention. There are significant differences in compensation among similar hospitals.

Some expect, or at least hope, the agency will be more nimble beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.

It’s time for naloxone to get over-the-counter status so more lives can be saved, and the American Medical Association is pressing the White House for change.