1. Partners, Care New England deal could raise insurance premiums in Rhode Island, study says Full story

2. Washington community hospital lays off 24% of leadership, executive roles to remain open Full story

3. Aetna CEO advocates for return of healthcare 'to community' amid proposed CVS 'megadeal' Full story

4. The age of the patient is here — are you ready? Learn how to deliver a connected patient journey Download the white paper

5. Thrilled to welcome former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, former Oklahoma Senator Tom Coburn, and 78 hospital and health system CEO speakers at Becker's 7th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable in November. Register here. For exhibiting and sponsor opportunities, e-mail Jessica Cole at jcole@beckershealthcare.com.

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7. MedPAC urges Congress to eliminate MIPS Full story

8. Fitch: UnitedHealth's Optum a 'favorable' differentiator from other insurers Full story

9. Sharing clinical images to help improve image access, costs, and patient care Download the white paper

10. Cigna CEO: Express Scripts deal about 'capabilities, reach, quality, affordability' Full story

11. House excludes ACA stabilization measures from funding bill Full story

12. Viewpoint: Hospitals don't want an all-payer system Full story

13. White paper: Creating Clinical Value: 4 Steps to Drive Change And Improve Care

14. Wake Forest Baptist at risk of losing Medicare contract over cancer misdiagnoses Full story

15. 39 latest hospital, health system executive moves Full story