1. CMS' final physician payment rule for 2019: 6 things to know Full story
2. UnitedHealthcare to pay patients to choose cheaper drugs Full story
3. UNC Health Care CEO steps down to become interim university president Full story
4. 80% of all serious medical errors involve miscommunication during care transitions. Integrated care transitions are crucial. Learn more.
5. Shuttered Virginia hospital plans to reopen Dec. 27 Full story
5. Thrilled to welcome keynotes Terry Bradshaw, Bobbi Brown and Kevin Pho, MD, to Becker's 2nd Annual Health IT + Clinical Leadership conference, May 2-4, 2019. Register here. | Join former Presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton, as well as Katie Couric + 10 terrific hospital and health system executive keynotes at Becker's 10th Annual Hospital Review Meeting. Register here. For exhibiting and sponsor opportunities, email Jessica Cole at jcole@beckershealthcare.com.
6. McKesson CEO to retire after 17 years Full story
8. Allegheny Health Network reports positive operating income, flat net results in Q3 Full story
9. Northwell Health to supply interim CEO, leadership team to NY hospitalFull story
10. Johns Hopkins stifled unionizing efforts, federal labor board findsFull story
11. Join Becker's for a 3-day Virtual Health IT Summit to learn about the innovative strategies and technologies changing patient care. Click here to register.
12. CMS' Seema Verma steps into 'Medicare for All' debate Full story
13. 6 healthcare leaders on how to handle disagreements with colleagues Full story
