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2. A sign CMS' vaccine mandate is no sure thing Full story

3. UnitedHealth Group CEO outlines 5 growth priorities Full story

4. Healthcare fraud costs the U.S. billions annually. Protect your bottom line by learning how AI can prevent fraudulent healthcare claims here. 

5. 9 Medicare Advantage plans audited for upcoding by OIG in the last 6 months 
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6. Advocate Health names leadership team in wake of merger Full story

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9. Rising diabetes, hypertension and obesity rates — alongside unaddressed SDOH — have created a perfect storm for health plans. Increase rural members' access to care and help them sustain health improvements with this virtual tool. 

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11. Aetna settles 239-person class-action suit over spine surgery coverage Full story

Becker's Learning Opportunities

1. Over 50% of hospitals are projected to have negative margins for the rest of the year. Make your CFO's job easier with these 5 steps.

2. Leading health systems are liberating finance teams from 'Excel gymnastics' — Click here to learn how.

3. 3 strategies to reduce costs and increase collections from Mercy Health, Piedmont Healthcare and UCHealth.