1. Drugmakers are treating patients, providers 'like piggy banks,' AHA chief says Full story

2. Eli Lilly to launch authorized generic insulin at 50% discount Full story

3. A third potential carcinogen found in blood pressure drugs Full story

4. How will drug shortages impact your pharmaceutical spend? Learn more in the Vizient Drug Price Forecast.

5. Thrilled to welcome Terry Bradshaw and Bobbi Brown + over 200 terrific speakers at Becker's Health IT + Clinical Leadership + Pharmacy conference, May 2-4. Register here. | Join 140+ physician speakers and keynotes Bob Woodward, George Foreman and Sarah Kliff at Becker's Future of Spine + the Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference, June 13-15. Register here. | Join Becker's largest Health IT + Revenue Cycle Conference ever with keynotes Hillary Rodham Clinton, Peyton Manning and Kevin O'Leary, October 9-12. Register here. For exhibiting and sponsor opportunities, email Jessica Cole at jcole@beckershealthcare.com.

6. Tennessee hospital closes, lays off 146 Full story

7. What's trending in hospital pharmacy in 2019? Click here to register for this upcoming webinar and find out. 

8. Purdue Pharma considering bankruptcy, report says Full story

9. 29% of patients didn't take their medication as prescribed due to cost, poll finds Full story

10. 10 hospitals seeking pharmacy leaders Full story

11. The hospital executive survival guide — 3 articles on achieving financial stability. Click here to download the e-book.

12. CVS selects CIO to lead integration with Aetna

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