Workforce
The ANA cited the Delta variant of COVID-19 as a complicating factor that has exacerbated workforce shortage challenges.
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Governor Brad Little said the real solution to the crisis is more Idahoans choosing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
The caregivers had authorized a strike last month to improve staffing, pay, benefits and COVID-19-related health safeguards.
The Delta variant has driven a rise in cases among nursing home residents from a low of 319 cases on June 27, to 2,696 cases on August 8.
Biden has until November 15, when Woodcock's term as acting commissioner expires, to nominate a permanent head.
Higgins currently serves as surgeon-in-chief at Johns Hopkins Hospital and has served in numerous professional roles.
HIMSS21
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The longtime health IT leader, who has served in top roles at Google Health and Geisinger, will take the reins October 1. William Zollars has been appointed chairman of Cerner's board of directors.
HIMSS21 Digital
Northwell Health CEO Michael Dowling looks at how health systems and hospitals will change because of the pandemic.