Many physicians and nurses have been reaching their breaking point as COVID-19 surges have resulted in longer work hours, limited time with patients and the stress of daily life-and-death decisions. Burnout, a new normal for many, was an issue even before the pandemic took hold. Much of it was due to providers being saddled with administrative functions and working as much with their computers as with their patients.

One of the largest technology shows in the world, CES has gone completely online this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But there's no shortage of digital health and wellness products being showcased this year and the pandemic appears to have inspired new products designed to remotely track health conditions and mental wellbeing as consumers spend more time at home. 

Glassdoor released its list of "Best Places to Work" in 2021, and 18 hospitals, health systems and healthcare companies made the list, with five hospitals and health systems named in the list of 100 companies. The rankings are based on the input of employees, who voluntarily complete a review of their job, work environment and employer over the past year. 

At health systems and hospitals, adopting a crisis command culture has operational benefits during the coronavirus pandemic. The crucial aspect of crisis command culture is the ability to make good decisions quickly.

For months now, front-line health workers across the country have faced a perpetual lack of PPE and inconsistent safety measures. Studies show they’re more likely to be infected by the coronavirus than the general population, and hundreds have died, according to reporting by KHN and The Guardian. Research shows that health facilities with unions have better patient outcomes and are more likely to have inspections that can find and correct workplace hazards. Now, some workers are forming new unions or thinking about organizing for the first time.