1. CMS to require positive COVID-19 test results for Medicare pay boost  Full story

2. Florida hospital closes Aug. 31  Full story

3. 20 hospital, health system executive moves
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4. What an analysis of 600+ hospitals can tell us about the broad financial impact of COVID-19. Click here view the virtual discussion.

5. Epic in the headlines -- 6 recent stories  Full story

6. Louisiana hospital forced to evacuate  Full story

7. CMS extends deadline for Stark Law overhaul  Full story

8. Learn how strategic staffing management can build a resilient organization. Click here to join the discussion.

9. Allina, BCBS of Minnesota sign 6-year contract tying payment to value   Full story

10. Out-of-network providers price gouging COVID-19 tests, AHIP says  Full story

11. 11 latest healthcare industry lawsuits, settlements  Full story 

12. Has your health system unlocked the full value of surgical services? Click here to learn how to get the pieces in place to improve patient care and optimize financial performance.

13. Massachusetts health system lays off 118 furloughed workers, extends exec pay cuts  Full story   

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

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• Where the virus is spreading fastest, slowest