1. Ascension to split president, CEO roles Full story

2. 'We've achieved our goal': Missouri health system to join Mercy Full story

3. In blow to payers, CMS implements tougher Medicare Advantage audit rule Full story

4. Amid closures, the (brighter) future of rural hospitals demands better margins + smoother operations. Learn how some execs are keeping their rural orgs thriving in an unforgiving environment. 

5. Legacy Health closing birth center due to financial losses Full story

6. Biden administration to end COVID-19 public health emergency in May Full story

7. Medical students: Sanford-Fairview merger would reduce U of Minnesota's 'academic integrity' Full story

8. 4 hospital predictions for 2023 Full story

9. 2023 will bring more financial headwinds. Some health systems are better prepared than others. Is your hospital ready? Find out during this live financial forecast. 

10. Tower Health names new CFO Full story

11. 32 recent hospital sales Full story

12. The US outspends other high-income countries on healthcare. But its care outcomes lag behind. Full story

13. CarePoint sale could be on the cards after department of health backs nonprofit status
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14. Care New England shows early signs of financial improvement, but uphill battle remains Full story

15. Augmented intelligence is headed to the C-suite. See how executives are using it to focus decisions during this session. 

Becker's Learning Opportunities

1. Healthcare product shortages remain 5X higher than before then pandemic. See 3 proven strategies for reducing supply chain shortages. 

2. Just 1 in 10 CKD patients get proper care. Learn how data + AI are changing the kidney care paradigm from costly, urgent treatment to preventative and cost-effective care. 

3. Telehealth has transcended its 'pandemic solution' status — it's a pillar of patient-centered care. Learn why 61% of execs in Becker's-Teladoc Health's survey are growing their virtual care programs + other findings.