1. Houston hospital slated to lose Medicare contract  Full story

2. Florida physician gets 7-year sentence for $29M fraud scheme Full story

3. OIG says physician-owner can profit from employed CRNA performing anesthesia in ASC Full story

4. There are many benefits for physicians to operate in the ambulatory setting. Find out more from Shannow Yarrow, Surgery Partners Senior Vice President of Managed Care, in this podcast.

5. How Cleveland Clinic has saved $133M in physician retention Full story

6. Biden administration to invest $1.5B in healthcare workforce Full story

7. 51% of physicians named in malpractice lawsuit: Medscape Full story

8. What physician assistants are paid in all 50 states Full story

9. The 2021 Primary Care Model Survey for Hospitals and Health Systems. Click here to participate and receive a complimentary badge to a future Becker's conference.

10. Ascension Florida rescinds suspensions of unvaccinated workers Full story

11. Fauci shares holiday guidance as COVID-19 cases continue to climb Full story

12. New York physician group partners with health plan, forms management services entity  Full story

13. A good IT infrastructure protects — a great one innovates. Here's how.

Becker's Learning Opportunities

1. Digital healthcare should be available for everyone. Get 6 steps to achieve digital health equity here.

2. Identity management systems should check 12 boxes. Does yours? Find out here.

3. As tech's use in medicine grows, so does risk exposure. Click here for strategies to prevent malpractice and other risks.