1. Why hasn't all of Washington state adopted its public-option program? Full story

2. Epic pays hospitals that use its EHR algorithms, report finds Full story

3. 47 states where COVID-19 hospitalizations are rising: July 28 Full story

4. All hospitals want to improve their patients’ health outcomes — learn why predictive analytics is key.

5. Humana follows federal footsteps, sues Regeneron over Eylea pricing Full story

6. Viewpoint: CHS 'predatory billing' threatens public trust Full story

7. California 1st state to extend Medicaid coverage to residents 50+ regardless of immigration status Full story

8. Payer and health system execs are coming together for critical conversations during Becker's Payer Issues virtual event. Sign up here.

9. Pfizer suit could allow companies to cover patient Medicare copays, presenting 'gold rush' opportunity Full story

10. Physician, wife indicted in connection with Medicare billing scam Full story

11. Anthem, Sutter Health announce multiyear contract extension Full story

12. Healthfirst's CEO: 'Healthcare is not a digital event' Full story

13. Humana Q2 results: 7 things to know Full story

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

• Vaccines administered 
• Population fully vaccinated 
• Test positivty rates