1. UnitedHealthcare ER policy challenges patient protection laws, physicians say Full story

2. Amid rising COVID-19 cases, delta variant & July 4 collision has some experts 'very concerned' Full story

3. CMS names new Center for Medicare director
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4. Don't miss out on caring for an entire population. Learn how to build trust among patients with limited English proficiency.

5. 17 states with rising COVID-19 cases: July 6 Full story

6. Iowa insurer not required to cover COVID-19 losses, court rules Full story

7. CMS considers making medical device cybersecurity part of hospitals' Medicare accreditation reviews Full story

8. Healthcare's cybersecurity evolution: Learn about emerging, dynamic approaches to data security here. 

9. Beaumont-Spectrum merger could provide leverage over BCBS of Michigan, increase costs Full story

10. CMS pitches End-Stage Renal Disease payment rule: 5 things to know Full story

11. Missouri hospital CEO: People spreading COVID-19 vaccine misinformation should 'shut up' Full story

12. No connection between Medicaid expansion, safety-net hospital use, study says Full story

13. Renown, UnitedHealthcare announce new contract Full story

14. 9 recent lawsuits, settlements involving payers Full story

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

• Vaccines administered
• Population fully vaccinated 
• Test positivity rates