1. 3 Ascension Texas hospitals to pay $20.9M for alleged kickbacks Full story

2. 6 studies behind the CDC's decision to ease indoor mask guidance Full story

3. UHS, Walgreens, Labcorp among S&P 500 companies with lowest worker wages Full story

4. Banner Health optimzed provider time to improve patient access. Your organization can do the same. Click here to learn how.

5. North Carolina system to affiliate with UNC Health Full story

6. Whistleblower case on Providence's billing tactics won't be revived, court rules Full story

7. Greater visibility for implant lifecycles reduces your organization’s spend. Click here to learn why — and how it will also improve care and compliance.

8. UCSF Health receives $60M donation for new psychiatric building Full story

9. Medical City Healthcare names new CFO Full story

10. A strong digital front door is the key to patient engagement. Here's 6 strategies for building one.

11. Lawmaker amplifies push for transparency from embattled Rhode Island hospital Full story

12. White House will spend $7.4B to hire public health workers Full story

13. Measuring what matters: How hospital rankings are evolving Full story

14. Hospital M&A update: 6 recent deals Full story

15. Mayo Clinic, IRS legal dispute will return to lower court Full story

16. 9 medical pioneers to celebrate for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Full story

17. Daily COVID-19 stats, state-by-state: 

• Test positivity rates 
• Vaccines administered
• Population vaccinated 
• Population with at least one shot
• Death rates

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1. Healthcare's top 5 business challenges + solutions. Click here to download the C-suite playbook.

2. Delight patients and grow your bottom line. See the four elements of a winning patient access, intake and engagement strategy in this 6-chapter guide.

3. Health systems want a partner, not just a supplier. Learn how to form strong value-based partnerships with them here.