1. UHS grows to 360 hospitals, posts $218M profit in Q3  Full story

2. FTC tightens reins on merger control: 6 things to know  Full story 

3. 10 hospitals seeking CFOs  Full story

4. Don't hit snooze on your revenue cycle clock. See how hospitals are streamlining workflows to save time and money here.

5. Houston Methodist CFO on the importance of being more than a 'numbers' guy  Full story

6. Moody's: TeamHealth, Envision to face profitability pressure  Full story

7. Hospital M&A update: 5 deals involving WVU Health, LifePoint and more  Full story 

8. 9 hospital deals called off  Full story

9. The right technology can solve staffing problems & cut manual tasks — hear experts explain how.

10. 10 ZIP codes with the highest uninsured rates  Full story

11. Utah health systems seek crutches, wheelchair donations amid supply shortage  Full story 

12. Vaccination-related employee departures at 33 hospitals, health systems  Full story 

13. Hospitals want partners, not just vendors. Learn how to create strong philanthropic partnerships with them here.

14. Colorado hospital bounces back from brink of bankruptcy  Full story 

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Becker's Learning Opportunities

1. Variation in care is tied to increased costs + adverse events. Better clinical decision-making starts with these 4 steps.

2. Demand for heart care is rising as a cardiologist shortage looms. Here's how health systems are adapting to the specialty's top challenges. 

3. 10 M&A best practices — Insights from Bon Secours Mercy Health and Summit Health.