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7 August Issue: The August issue of Becker's Hospital Review includes a list of 10 actions companies can take to meaningfully advance racial equity, along with a feature exploring how Indianapolis-based IU Health is getting through the COVID-19 pandemic without layoffs or pay cuts. It also contains a state- by-state breakdown of 130 rural hospital closures, a look into Cleveland Clinic's telehealth strategy and an article detailing 16 Optum executives to know. Additionally, readers will find a conversation with John Starcher, CEO of Cincinnati-based Bon Secours Mercy Health, on leading a 50-hospital system during the pandemic, and a Corner Office interview with Philip Ozuah, MD, PhD, president and CEO of New York City-based Montefiore Medicine. I hope you enjoy reading. The August issue also includes several stories about how hospitals and health systems are responding to and recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as studies that may help providers better understand the virus. This widespread pandemic is unprecedented and moves quickly. As a result, Becker's Hospital Review sought to include pandemic news in this issue that will remain relevant when the print magazine hits readers' mailboxes. Becker's Healthcare Patient Experience and Marketing Virtual Forum (Sept. 2) Join us for our Patient Experience and Marketing Virtual Forum this September. Key discussion points will include building compassion fatigue-proof marketing campaigns, winning back patients in the aftermath of a pandemic, and the best ideas to improve the digital patient experience both inside and outside the hospital. Becker's Healthcare Clinical Leadership Virtual Event (Sept. 9-10) During Becker's first-ever Clinical Leadership Virtual Event, clinical leaders from leading health systems will come together to discuss how to promote clinician resilience, address key safety concerns like medical errors and identify the true difference-makers in the fight against burnout. Becker's Healthcare Pharmacy Virtual Event (Sept. 21-22) During Becker's first-ever Pharmacy Virtual Event, pharmacy leaders will come together to discuss the role of the chief pharmacy officer, how to mitigate drug shortages and what the future of pharmacy will hold. To learn more and register for the virtual events, please visit: https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/virtual-conferences. html Should you have any questions or if I can be of help in any manner, please do not hesitate to contact me at sbecker@ beckershealthcare.com. I can also be reached at (800) 417- 2035. Thank you, as always, for reading. Very truly yours, Scott Becker BECKER'S HEALTHCARE JOIN US ONLINE AT OUR VIRTUAL EVENTS RSVP, WATCH ON-DEMAND AND FIND OUT MORE AT: www.beckersvirtualevents.com AUG 17 BECKER'S DENTAL + DSO REVIEW Becker's Dental + DSO Review Virtual Event August 17, 2020 | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CT SEP 2 BECKER'S HOSPITAL REVIEW Becker's Healthcare Patient Experience + Marketing Forum September 2, 2020 | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM CT AUG 11 BECKER'S HOSPITAL REVIEW Becker's Healthcare CEO + CFO Virtual Forum August 11, 2020 | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM CT SEPT 9 BECKER'S HOSPITAL REVIEW Becker's Healthcare Clinical Leadership Virtual Event September 9 - 10, 2020 | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CT BECKER'S HOSPITAL REVIEW AUG 26 Becker's Healthcare Orthopedics Virtual Forum August 26 - 27, 2020 | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CT BECKER'S HOSPITAL REVIEW AUG 25 Becker's Healthcare Oncology Virtual Forum August 25, 2020 | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CT Publisher's Letter