1. UnitedHealth Group founder to retire from board of directors Full story

2. Blue Cross Blue Shield exec tapped for new role at digital health start up Full story

3. Centene's 24% revenue growth in Q1: 11 things to know Full story

4. A new ACO model is coming. Is your organization ready? Get answers on the latest incentives and requirements here. 

5. Hospital expenses per inpatient day across 50 states Full story

6. UnitedHealth CEO compensation in 2021: $18.4M Full story

7. 23 states have introduced a public health plan option. Can they find a path to sustained success? Full story

8. Walmart heir to help build new regional health system in Arkansas Full story

9. CMS proposes changes to eliminate Medicare coverage delays Full story

10. Patient experience is in crisis. See how hospitals and payers are delivering more meaningful experiences by unifying disparate data here.

11. Democrats urge Biden to scrap 'junk' short-term health plans Full story

12. CMS ending efforts to rescind Texas Medicaid waiver Full story

13. Illinois expands Medicaid to more noncitizens, midwives Full story

14. Insurtech firm raises $35M to scale health plan built for remote workers Full story

15. BCBS of Mississippi sitting on a large surplus, report says Full story

Becker's Learning Opportunities

1. 85% of health insurance costs relate to chronic conditions. Here are 3 strategies to craft prevention programs that actually work.

2. MD Anderson, Cedars Sinai and 3 other systems slashed length of stay for patients with bloodstream infections. See how the systems are optimizing antimicrobial utilization and improving outcomes here.

3. The future of healthcare finance and data is here. Are you ready? Learn how and why finance teams will steer the strategic direction of healthcare organizations.