1. UnitedHealthcare, Renown at contract impasse over requested 16% price increase Full story

2. HHS will pay for COVID-19 vaccine administration fees not covered by insurers Full story

3. Cigna won't get $1.9B breakup fee from Anthem, court rules Full story

4. The last year has brought numerous changes for the healthcare revenue cycle and patient engagement. Take this 2 minute survey to share your feedback and attend a Becker's conference at no cost.

5. R1 RCM to buy VisitPay in $300M deal Full story

6. BCBS Association cuts rule that hampered competition Full story

7. CMS urged to apply higher payment rate for COVID-19 administration retroactively Full story

8. 10 top hospitals for avoiding unnecessary services: Lown Institute Full story

9. Revenue cycle needs a glow up. Hear how execs from Optum and Dignity Health are reinvigorating the process.

10. 75% of health systems deployed RCM technology during pandemic, survey says Full story

11. Flywire files for IPO Full story

12. HCA buys rural Georgia hospital for $73M Full story

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

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