1. State-by-state breakdown of 134 rural hospital closures  Full story

2. Steward acquires 3 hospitals in Colombia  Full story

3. New York hospital warns of possible mass layoffs, bankruptcy  Full story

4. Good digital transactions start with identity verification. Click here to find out how healthcare organizations can start to address that challenge.

5. Sanford Health CEO is out  Full story

6. UPMC's operating income more than tripled through Q3  Full story

7. New York City adds COVID-19 checkpoints at bridges, crossings  Full story

8. OU Health and Augusta University Health prioritized virtual care optimization for the next wave of COVID-19. Click here to learn how during this live discussion.

9. UW Health's open letter to residents: 'We are, quite simply, out of time'  Full story

10. 7 hospitals planning upgrades, expansions  Full story 

11. CDC may shorten 14-day COVID-19 quarantine recommendation  Full story 

12. 4 keys to optimizing the hospital-supplier relationship in the COVID-19 era. Click here to download the tip sheet.

13. Florida medical biller charged with healthcare fraud  Full story 

14. Should the US blame high healthcare spending on fee-for-service? Maybe not, researchers say  Full story 

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

• Test positivity rates
• Where the virus is spreading fastest, slowest
• Death rates

Becker's Learning Opportunities

1. From clipboards to tablets: Building healthcare's digital infrastructure. Click here to read more.

2. Does your visitor management policy benefit your organization? Click here to learn how to create a platform that meets your needs.

3. 6 strategies to bolster hospital 'rainy day' funds. A quick guide for healthcare leaders.