1. CMS pitches physician payment rule for 2022: 9 things to know Full story

2. Eyes on Tennessee: COVID-19 cases up 404% in 2 weeks Full story

3. 6 BCBS affiliates announce they won't cover Biogen's Alzheimer's drug Full story

4. Healthcare is complicated — contract management doesn't have to be. Join this virtual discussion to learn how to simplify business operations.

5. Patient gets kidney transplant meant for another patient at Cleveland hospital Full story

6. 17 health insurers among the best places to work for disability inclusion Full story

7. Some cancer survivors experienced fewer financial burdens because of ACA, research shows Full story

8. Still trying to identify the key to a successful value-based care program? Here's what organizations are relying on to improve care quality + costs.

9. National nurses organization urges CDC to reinstate universal mask wearing Full story

10. HealthPartners UnityPoint Health to launch small-business health plan in Iowa Full story

11. How much coverage will Medicaid provide for Aduhelm? Full story

12. ACA special enrollment exceeds 2 million Full story

13. CMS provides states Medicaid funding for behavioral health Full story

14. California Medical Association petitions court to review case against Aetna Full story

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

• Vaccines administered 
• Population fully vaccinated 
• Test positivity rates