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Tenet Healthcare Corp. and Aetna signed a new two-year deal, which will allow Aetna members in-network access to Tenet's 77 hospitals and numerous outpatient centers.

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Data can be a huge blessing for hospitals and health systems as they move to make more evidence-based decisions and solve issues. However, a large influx of data can overwhelm for hospital leadership.

For hospitals and other healthcare organizations, becoming more sustainable can drive results around economic prosperity, environmental stewardship and social responsibility, according to a whitepaper by Johnson Controls.

Irving, Texas-based Novation has released its latest bariatric surgery report compiled from hospital survey data acquired at the end of 2013, according to a news release.

Facing the same pressures as others in the healthcare industry, Chicago hospitals and health systems have been looking to contain spending and improve patient care, all while remaining financially strong. Here are four recent stories on healthcare providers in Chicago.

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