1. Michael Dowling: 'Every single US hospital leader should be screaming about what an abomination this is' Full story

2. No Surprises Act prevented more than 2M unexpected bills, study says Full story

3. Federal bill proposes FTC regulation of PBMs Full story

4. Simple and streamlined, the Dual Network Benefit Card allows plans to offer all benefits on one card. Through InComm Healthcare’s technology, your members can easily track their benefits and balances, shop online, or locate one of 62,000+ participating retailers. Learn more here.

5. American Medical Association: Payers are failing at prior authorization reform Full story

6. New York attorney general awards $13.6M to consumers denied mental healthcare coverage by UnitedHealthcare Full story

7. Blue Cross Blue Shield changes colonoscopy coverage policy after patient complains Full story

8. How modern technology can help health plans transform their members' experience Full story

9. The key to reducing costs? A strategy that bridges payers and hospitals within an IDN. Here's how UPMC used virtual care to combat staff shortages and drive revenue.

10. Ohio counties offered the most Medicare Advantage plans — here's why Full story

11. 8 recent payer mergers and acquisitions Full story

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1. The future of healthcare finance and data is here. Are you ready? Learn how and why finance teams will steer the strategic direction of healthcare organizations.

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3. Patient transfer issues can have deadly consequences. Learn about a new approach to patient transfers that improves access to care and alleviates staff burden here.