1. Reversed ruling reignites Aetna-Optum 'dummy code' lawsuit Full story

2. Kaiser, Molina, HealthNet accused of running 'ghost networks' in California Full story

3. Nebraska hospital to close Full story

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5. Texas physician gets 7 years in prison for fraud scheme Full story

6. 51% of emergency ambulance rides end in surprise bills for privately insured patients, study shows Full story

7. 'Leave to protect' policy helped Rhode Island hospital finance exec dodge 2 layoff attempts Full story

8. Key hospital metrics showing recovery, Kaufman Hall says Full story

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10. MUSC to buy 3 South Carolina hospitals Full story

11. 90% of US adults are unaware of CMS' price transparency rule Full story

12. U of California strengthens oversight on affiliations with religious hospitals Full story

13. Early connection with patients saves money in the long run. Learn how to best collect payment from all sources in this guide. 

14. 6 health systems opening hospitals Full story

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

• Vaccines administered
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