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7. Dr. Atul Gawande is Biden's pick for global health position Full story

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9. Don't go it alone. Learn how hospitals nationwide are tapping pharmacy partners for better financial and operational results here.

10. Kaleida, other systems sue maker of da Vinci surgical robots over alleged monopoly Full story

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12. Biden anti-competition order, potential price hikes could complicate Beaumont-Spectrum merger Full story

13. Many hospitals are still not fully compliant with price transparency requirements. Avoid penalties with tips from this virtual discussion. 

14. New $1.4B hospital opens in El Paso, Texas Full story

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