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10. 7 hospital mergers called off in past year Full story
11. House panel subpoenas HHS, CDC leaders in COVID-19 probe Full story
12. Erlanger restructured nearly 200 nonclinical manager roles since fall 2019 Full story
13. The 2020 Employee Benefits + Health Plan Survey for Hospitals and Health Systems. Click here to participate and receive a complimentary badge to a future Becker's conference.
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