1. Anthem joins generic drug initiative Civica Rx Full story

2. Elective surgery backlog at Oregon health system causing problems for patients, staff Full story

3. Minnesota hospital forgives $184K in patient debt, applies 40% discount to some as part of settlement Full story

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5. 14 healthcare CEOs with best employee reviews on Glassdoor Full story

6. MedPAC's 6 latest spending recommendations to Congress Full story

7. Tower Health continues search for buyer as operating loss swells through Q3 Full story

8. 8 hospitals planning upgrades, expansions Full story

9. What do finance leaders from Ochsner, Cleveland Clinic and Vanderbilt really think about the digital revolution? Read more here.

10. UnitedHealth's workforce, in 6 numbers Full story

11. Apple's healthcare push stalled by employee departures Full story

12. Unvaccinated Houston Methodist employees appeal dismissal of vaccine mandate lawsuit Full story

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14. Centene to settle drug overbilling allegations for $143M Full story

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