1. One-third of US hospitals' average denial rates are in 'danger zone,' survey finds Full story

2. Cigna, Mary Washington end contract Full story

3. Texas hospital files for bankruptcy Full story

4. Finance leaders from 3 top children's hospitals talk RCM strategy — join the conversation here. 

5. 11 health systems seeking RCM talent Full story

6. Arkansas VA leaders missed signs pathologist tied to 15 patient deaths was drinking on job: OIG Full story

7. Why the fastest-growing states have the worst healthcare: 4 things to know Full story

8. One Brooklyn to cut inpatient care at New York hospital July 1 Full story

9. RCM transformation — Lessons learned from Baptist Health Care and Barnabas Health. Click here to attend the virtual session.

10. New owner plans $50M investment in Chicago's Mercy Hospital Full story

11. Karen Lynch becomes highest-ranking female Fortune 500 CEO Full story

12. Texas hospital largely removes mask requirements Full story

13. Does your recruitment strategy need saving? Hear how healthcare peers are marketing new jobs in this webinar.

14. Physician viewpoint: It's too soon for insurers to lift COVID-19 waivers Full story

15. Sentara, Cone Health nix merger Full story

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

• Test positivity rates
• Vaccines administered
• Population fully vaccinated
• Population with at least 1 shot

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