1. RCM vendor data breach affects 136,000: 5 hospitals, health systems involved Full story

2. Hospital chain reports late payroll, cash deficiencies Full story

3. Florida health system to fire nurse charged with threatening to kill US vice president Full story

4. Your service recovery approach is likely outdated. Experts share the tactics turning patients into promotors during this live virtual discussion. 

5. 29 physician specialties ranked by annual compensation Full story

6. Making collections easier: 2 healthcare RCM leaders on the tech they use Full story

7. Vaccines must be free for Americans, HHS reminds providers Full story

8. LifePoint cancer center to halt services after losing only oncologist Full story

9. Most providers believe health plans have the final say in claims adjudication. But what about ERISA? Learn how providers can increase patient revenue by using ERISA appeals in this whitepaper. 

10. 7 latest healthcare industry lawsuits, settlements Full story

11. Biden administration revokes billions in Texas Medicaid funding Full story

12. Optum's growth and operations in Q1: 10 numbers to know Full story

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

• Test positivity rates
• Death rates
• Vaccines administered
• Population vaccinated

Becker's Learning Opportunities

1. The surprising reasons people are avoiding COVID-19 vaccines. Click here to learn how to overcome their objections and reach those taking a wait-and-see approach.

2. What would a 20% increase in billable charge volume look like for your organization? Read how to get there + increase revenue here.

3. This health plan saved $7,500 per member and saw a 289 percent jump in engagement. Learn how in this short case study.