1. Mississippi next Medicaid expansion target for advocacy groups Full story

2. 10 US counties where COVID-19 hospitalizations are rising fastest: NYT Full story

3. Who health systems are adding to the C-suite Full story

4. The payer and the future of the patient experience. Click here for 3 keys to success + common pitfalls to avoid.

5. 6 studies behind the CDC's decision to ease indoor mask guidance Full story

6. New bipartisan bill targets prior authorization in Medicare Advantage Full story

7. 3 Ascension Texas hospitals to pay $20.9M for alleged kickbacks Full story

8. 10 Qs + 12 considerations to determine if your legacy data systems can adapt to the new normal. Find the payer guidebook here.

9. Oscar records $87M loss in Q1: 3 things to know Full story

10. Whistleblower case on Providence's billing tactics won't be revived, court rules Full story

11. Sutter Health, Aetna to expand product offers in Northern California Full story

12. The 8 greatest healthcare leaders in 2021, per Fortune Full story

13. 8 recent payer exec moves Full story

14. CMS issues guidance on COVID-19 relief funds for state Medicaid programs Full story

15. Daily COVID-19 stats, state-by-state: 

• Vaccines administered
• Population vaccinated 
• Death rates
• Test positivity rates 
• Population that has received at least 1 shot