1. New federal rule requires health plans to report costs: 6 things to know  Full story

2. Will the definition of 'fully vaccinated' change?  Full story

3. Air ambulance companies sue over surprise-billing provision, say it lets insurers dictate 'deflated rates'  Full story

4. It's time to replace patchwork telehealth systems assembled during the pandemic. Learn how by joining this discussion. 

5. BCBS Association names Alabama lead as board chair  Full story

6. CommonSpirit eyes sale of 14 hospitals  Full story

7. 88% of Medicare Advantage plan buyers going for $0 premiums  Full story

8. COVID-19 hospitalizations increasing among fully vaccinated, Fauci says  Full story

9. New ASC rules are changing orthopedic programs — 7 tips to power profits.

10. 5 recent legal actions involving payers  Full story

11. Lawmakers urge White House to probe alleged price gouging by staffing agencies  Full story 

12. Final CMS guidance says hospitals can share services, space  Full story 

13. CVS Health names first chief pharmacy officer, plans to close 900 stores  Full story 

14. Medicare funding cuts could limit Texans' physician options by two-thirds  Full story 

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Becker's Learning Opportunities

1. Current capacity management methods no longer cut it. See how hospitals are responding to rising patient volumes more strategically here. 

2. Telehealth is entering a critical new phase. Learn why top execs are adopting a smart-growth approach to planning. 

3. 10 M&A best practices — Insights from Bon Secours Mercy Health and Summit Health.