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2. Medical devicemakers urge Congress to pass federal data privacy law Full story

3. MUSC aims to save $14M annually with high-tech supply warehouse, device-cleaning center Full story 

4. How automating the supply chain can alleviate staff frustration, help health systems prepare for the future: 5 Qs with Cardinal Health's LIsa Zierten. Learn more

5. Top distributors may settle opioid litigation for $18B 
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6. US considers imposing tariffs on Swiss drug exports
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7. Only 5% of execs cite clinical integration as top supply chain priority Full story

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9. Drug launch prices skyrocketing, analysis finds Full story

10. Amazon pays for employees to travel for cancer care 
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