1. CMS to delay start of radiation oncology payment model  Full story

2. 73-year-old Georgia hospital closes  Full story

3. CHI St. Luke's threatens split with Molina, 2nd insurer this week  Full story

4. What revenue cycle strategies have been most effective amid the pandemic? Hear answers from 4 hospital revenue cycle leaders during this live virtual discussion.

5. Hospitals fail to tell uninsured COVID-19 patients their bills are covered, NPR finds  Full story

6. White House looks at cutting COVID-19 aid in 4 'anarchist' cities  Full story

7. Hospital chiefs warn of next, potentially 'worse' COVID-19 wave  Full story

8. How Adventist Health realized the revenue-driving potential of its own data. Click here to learn how the health system derived actionable insights from its wealth of data.

9. Viewpoint: Why hospital cybersecurity strategies fail  Full story

10. 9 hospitals with strong finances  Full story

11. Hospital groups urge Congress to further delay 2% Medicare payment cut  Full story 

12. Beyond TVs and call buttons: Click here to join the discussion about how hospitals are driving innovation in the patient room.

13. Half of patients get cost estimates before treatment, TransUnion finds  Full story 

14. Healthgrades' 214 best hospitals for critical care 2021  Full story 

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

• Test positivity rates
• Hospitalizations
• Where the virus is spreading fastest, slowest

Becker's Learning Opportunities

1. Not getting the most out of your organization's surgical service lines? This report outlines the three things you need to recalibrate your delivery of high-quality care.

2. Does your organization thrive during uncertainty and change? Learn why it's crucial to develop 'intentional agility' among your leadership team.

3. 10 plays to overcome 2020 financial challenges and return to profitability. Click here to read the hospital executive playbook.