1. 'Big 6' payers ranked by 2021 revenue Full story

2. US COVID-19 hospitalizations drop below 100,000 — 3 states where they're still rising Full story

3. Biden administration to remove state Medicaid fees in Trump-era policy flip Full story

4. From health system staff to health plan members, healthcare should work for everyone. What's the hold up? Help us get answers by participating in Becker's 2022 survey for health system benefit managers and provider-sponsored health plans.

5. To avoid a reimbursement 'mess', members forgo payer COVID-19 test coverage Full story

6. 13-year Medicare payment dispute will return to HHS, court rules Full story

7. 810 drugs saw price hikes in 1 month: 5 notes Full story

8. Pennsylvania health system lays off staff as CEO exits Full story

9. Former Florida Blue, Bright HealthCare exec joins CareCentrix Full story

10. Identity management systems should check 12 boxes. Does yours? Find out here.

11. 1 in 4 physicians say prior authorization delays have caused a hospitalization Full story

12. Medical staff target Washington hospital CEO, COO, attorney in no-confidence vote Full story

13. Blue Shield of California launches maternal health initiative, targets underserved mothers Full story

14. 14% of hospitals comply with price transparency, survey finds: 4 things to know Full story

15. CMS releases over-the-counter COVID-19 testing coverage guidance Full story

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