1. Judge OKs Steward Pennsylvania hospital closure Full story
2. HHS proposes HIPAA updates: 6 notes Full story
3. Big companies shrink manager, executive ranks: Bold or bad idea? Full story
4. Learn how the multi-billion dollar BCBS antitrust settlement benefits providers and understand the significant risks and burdens of opting out.
5. Viewpoint: The enduring relevance of Jimmy Carter's healthcare agenda Full story

6. 28 health system rating downgrades Full story
7. 6 core principles to build a stronger leadership team: here.
8. Scripps Health shares $13M in bonuses to mark 100th year Full story
9. 'Unforeseen staffing issue' pauses cardiac care at Washington system Full story
10. Louisiana system's plan to achieve market 'essentiality' Full story

11. The ACA alone is 900 pages. Learn how to automate regulatory compliance, here.
12. 24 states report high levels of respiratory virus activity Full story
13. Why one of the nation's busiest EDs offers dental care Full story
14. Can health systems keep up with AI in 2025? Full story
15. 25 largest health systems' EHR costs Full story
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16. New CMS data reporting rules are in. Find an essential guide to compliance here.
17. Contact centers make the first impression — Give patients a top-notch experience with tips here.
18. Bon Secours Mercy Health is slashing costs with integrated patient monitoring — learn how, here.
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