1. Optum sues to protect trade secrets from Amazon-Berkshire-JPMorgan venture Full story

2. Trump pledges to stop surprise medical bills during roundtable Full story

3. Ex-Florida hospital director admits role in $1B fraud scheme Full story

4. Webinar Thursday, January 31st at 2:00 pm ET: Roy Schoenberg, MD, MPH, President and CEO of American Well, sharing 2019 telehealth predictions including how physical and digital care will be used in conjunction to make healthcare experiences better. Register Now

5. Join Katie Couric and former presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton + over 300 hospital and health system executive speakers at Becker's Hospital Review 10th Annual Meeting. Register here | Join Terry Bradshaw and Bobbi Brown + over 170 hospital and health system clinical leaders speaking at Becker's Health IT + Clinical Leadership + Pharmacy Conference. Register here. For exhibiting and sponsorship opportunities, email Jessica Cole at jcole@beckershealthcare.com

6. Kentucky health plan may be insolvent by mid-2019, CEO says Full story

7. Highmark cuts 40 positions from IT division Full story

8. Drive patient loyalty and volume with the right engagement solution. To learn how, register for this upcoming webinar

9. Senators introduce bipartisan bill to delay ACA health insurance tax another 2 years Full story

10. Pennsylvania hospital ends fight for $5M in Medicare reimbursement Full story

11. 6 key capabilities for achieving mature clinical mobility. Click here to download the white paper

12. Ascension restructures leadership as 3 execs depart Full story