1. CVS sues former Aetna exec to block move to Cigna Full story

2. Blue Shield of California says equity-focused algorithm will guide its vaccine distribution Full story

3. States have $160M worth of unused rapid tests; winter storms disrupt vaccination efforts — 5 COVID-19 updates Full story

4. Biden administration fills out HHS: 13 new leaders to know Full story

5. Cut through the tech-speak. Click here to learn what CMS's proposed rule for interoperability and prior authorizations mean for your organization.

6. Northern California hospital CNO target of no-confidence petition Full story

7. Research: Lower medication use, higher mortality linked with increased cost-sharing Full story

8. Michael Jordan gives $10M to open medical clinics in North Carolina Full story

9. How much Medicare claims dropped at start of pandemic Full story

10. CVS profit down 44% in Q4; Aetna to re-enter ACA marketplace Full story

11. Biden to rescind Medicaid work requirements Full story

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

• Death rates
• Test positivity rates
• Hospitalizations