1. 4 healthcare execs charged in $55M scheme after Texas hospital CEO pleads guilty Full story

2. What UnitedHealth Group, Humana, Anthem and Cigna execs are saying about telehealth Full story

3. Envision, Cigna sign multiyear agreement in Florida Full story

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8. Cases rise in nearly every US region; death rate falling for hospitalized COVID-19 patients — 6 updates Full story

9. CMS approves Nebraksa's Medicaid expansion, work requirements Full story

10. Michigan insurer launches virtual-first primary care plan Full story

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