1. Kaiser defrauded Medicare of $1B, Justice Department alleges Full story

2. Cigna, CHI St. Luke's stare down contract deadline amid impasse Full story

3. 10 ZIP codes with the highest uninsured rates Full story

4. Patient growth is in your pocket: Learn to unlock engagement with text messages here.

5. TransUnion to divest RCM unit in $1.74B deal Full story

6. $26.8B of COVID-19 relief fund remains unused, nonprofit says Full story

7. LifePoint, Kindred to create new company with 79 hospitals: 8 things to know Full story

8. Viewpoint: How Maryland's price controls can benefit hospitals in economic distress Full story

9. Don't hit snooze on your revenue cycle clock. See how hospitals are streamlining workflows to save time and money here.

10. Novant Health must pay $10M to former exec in discrimination case Full story

11. 13 hospitals that faced COVID-19 outbreaks this year Full story

12. Health insurance premiums have grown at double the rate of hospital prices, AHA says Full story

13. The right technology can solve staffing problems & cut manual tasks — hear experts explain how. 

14. Ex-UNC Hospitals employee stole 700+ patients' info for fraudulent purchases Full story

15. 9 hospital deals called off Full story

Becker's Learning Opportunities

1. RCM automation and C-suite hesitancy — A discussion guide for today's revenue cycle leaders.

2. A different approach to ECG cables reduced hospital acquired infections in California — learn how.

3. COVID-19 shifted how patients access care. Ensure your hybrid care model strikes the right balance with this guide.