1. Rite Aid, Google Cloud partner to create the 'modern pharmacy' Full story

2. For $392M, Walgreens to fully acquire CareCentrix Full story

3. Providence hospital scales back care 1 week after opening Full story

4. Hospitals won't solve decades-old throughput challenges without innovation. See how Community Health Network is streamlining workflows and preserving clinicians' time in this step-by-step guide. 

5. Yale researchers urge transparency from FDA's drug safety signals Full story

6. Merck nabs phase 3 win for vascular disorder drug Full story

7. The patient transfer processes of old undermine clinical outcomes. Discover how University of Maryland Medical System modernized its transfer process here. 

8. FDA approves 1st whooping cough vaccine for use in pregnancy to protect newborns Full story

9. Viewpoint: Amid PBM probe, FTC prioritizes pharmacies over consumers Full story

10. Free pharmacy in Cincinnati reaches $100M milestone Full story

11. 4 in 10 Americans suffer from comorbid chronic conditions, but most healthcare orgs don't appropriately treat them. Here are the three tools to deliver the right care at the right cost. 

12. Hourly wage for 25 healthcare jobs Full story

Becker's Learning Opportunities

1. AI is becoming the standard in health systems for a good reason - it can predict changing patient volumes with great accuracy. Read why AI is critical to an organization matching staffing to volume.

2. Would former patients recommend your hospital to others? Read about the touchpoints that strengthen that brand experience.

3. Today's healthcare consumers won't settle for an impersonal experience. These 10 must-read articles examine the new payer imperative — member empowerment. Read them and learn how health plans can make healthcare personal.