As you get ready for a busy week, here are five articles you must read to catch up on all the latest healthcare news.
1. 10 latest healthcare industry lawsuits, settlements
From a North Carolina hospital's former finance director allegedly stealing more than $3 million to pharmacies accused of failing to report accurate drug prices to government payers, here are the latest healthcare industry lawsuits and settlements making headlines.
2. Public perception of the opioid crisis: 6 key findings from 7 national polls
To assess the public's perception of the nation's ongoing opioid overdose and addiction crisis, two public health researchers with the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in Boston analyzed findings from seven national polls conducted in 2013, 2016 and 2017.
3. 6 things to know about potential Medicaid work requirement rules
Rules for Medicaid work requirements are forthcoming, according to The Hill.
4. Digital health startups raised $11.5B in 2017, a new record high: 6 things to know
With midterm elections on the horizon and healthcare politics in the headlines, physicians should consider their role in discussing politics with patients.
5. CVS Health, Aetna in discussions with other potential partners during merger talks: 4 takeaways
CVS Health and Aetna were talking with other potential parties amid early discussions of their $69 billion deal, inked Dec. 3, Bloomberg reports.