1. PHI stolen from vendor in ransomware attack, exposing Humana and Anthem members Full story

2. More COVID-19 relief funds went to wealthier hospitals, study finds Full story

3. UnitedHealthcare to retroactively reimburse providers for COVID-19 vaccines Full story

4. Automated, data-driven decisions save time and money. Here are three ways to boost your performance.

5. Massachusetts health system fired CFO for voicing concerns over billing, lawsuit claims Full story

6. Arizona hospital names 6th CEO since 2015 Full story

7. Cerner laying off 150 employees Full story

8. Aetna to shift to digital payments, remittances by September 2022 Full story

9. Financial success starts with smart insurance discovery. Learn how to streamline the process here.

10. Next Generation ACOs saved Medicare $667M, but model's still losing money Full story

11. Texas pain physicians to settle claims of ordering unneeded tests for $3.9M Full story

12. HCA's profit more than triples to $2.3B in Q3 Full story

13. Don't hit snooze on your revenue cycle clock. See how hospitals are streamlining workflows to save time and money here.

14. Epic defends diversity, equity and inclusion efforts after leaked recording Full story

15. A look at the most expensive hospital projects this year Full story

Becker's Learning Opportunities

1. RCM automation and C-suite hesitancy — A discussion guide for today's revenue cycle leaders.

2. It's time to make life easier for ED clinicians — Here's how

3. Billing the VA is a challenge. Click here to learn how other hospitals are successfully collecting on their claims.