1. Trump administration cuts ACA advertising budget by 90% for 2018 Full story

2. Analysis: UnitedHealth reflects 70% of successful business deals among US managed care providers Full story

3. Tenet to replace CEO Trevor Fetter, 'refresh' board and adopt poison pill Full story
 
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5. Why 75 execs say 'managing labor costs' is a priority; 5 strategies to optimize Download the whitepaper

6. Humana to eliminate 180 home health positions Full story

7. 6 latest payer executive moves Full story

8. Boost patient safety and care coordination by adding complementary messaging technology to your EHR — 6 things to know Download the whitepaper

9. CDC: Insurance up under ACA, HDHPs booming

10. A new healthcare giant — Carolinas HealthCare System, UNC Health sign letter of intent to merge  Full story

11. Integris, BCBS avoid contract dissolution with 2-year agreement Full story

12. How to automate workforce management to improve efficiency, payroll and nurse satisfaction Register here

13. 7-day opioid prescription limits take effect in Ohio

14. The healthcare professional's guide to giving: 35 ways to help Texans recover from Harvey Full story

15. Health insurer stock report: Week of Aug. 28-Sept. 1 Full story