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2. 52 hospitals layoffs in the past year  Full story

3. UMass Memorial, Heywood Healthcare call off merger plans  Full story

4. Our biggest event of the year has 100+ panels, so we need expert help. Apply to become a reviewer for BHR's Annual Meeting and attend for free.

5. 100 hospitals with the worst margins nationwide, ranked  Full story

6. Viewpoint: Protect the safety net by designating essential hospitals  Full story

7. The pandemic depleted hospital and health system finances, and revenue cycle efficiency is crucial to stymie losses and mount a recovery. Learn why your processes may hinder revenue capture, and how to fix them, here.

8. BCBS Texas, Ascension Texas could split, affecting 66,000 patients  Full story

9. In a matter of days, healthcare access deteriorates in Central California  Full story

10. Illinois hospital CEO steps down  Full story

11. It's time for digital front doors to support more than functions like payments. See what's really needed to build patient loyalty here. 

12. The latest on flu activity: 5 CDC notes  Full story

13. HHS: Clop ransomware group preying on healthcare sector  Full story

14. Hospital margins see eleventh-hour improvement  Full story

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1. Rising diabetes, hypertension and obesity rates — alongside unaddressed SDOH — have created a perfect storm for health plans. Increase rural members' access to care and help them sustain health improvements with this virtual tool.

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3. OR closures will cost hospitals billions in 2022 — Hospitals must do more with less. Here's how 3 hospitals achieved greater efficiency in the OR with fewer surgical staff.

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