1. PinnacleHealth pursues affiliation with UPMC, inks deal to acquire 4 CHS hospitals​  Full story

2.  5 latest CFO moves in hospitals, health systems​  Full story

3. IU Health sees operating income dip 30% in 2016​ ​ Full story

4. Webinar: Join our discussion on the growing national trend of micro-hospitals, the future of healthcare services and emerging health system markets in this upcoming webinar.  Register here  ​​

5. 3 hidden costs hospitals should consider when acquiring physician practices  Full story

6. Ardent Health Services completes acquisition of LHP Hospital Group
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7. Whitepaper: Build or Buy: Optimizing Informatics for Genetic Testing. Get key questions to ask when expanding molecular lab capabilities to meet the growing clinical demand for genetic testing.  Learn more​

8. Average claim denial rate for large hospitals, by region  Full story​

9. Hospital-based health plans offer better customer service, study finds​​​  
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10. OIG tags Florida hospital for incorrect billing  Full story

11. Webinar: ACA repeal and replace: What providers should be doing. Learn more in this upcoming webinar.  Register here​

12.  CBO report on AHCA proves controversial: 8 reactions​ ​ Full story

13. 16 healthcare organizations named among 'World's Most Ethical Companies'​  Full story

14. Study: Budget at the transaction cycle level for more efficiency​  
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15. The devil is in the data: How to eliminate information siloes to boost patient care and elevate the bottom line​​  Full story