1. Biden plan requires payers to reimburse over-the-counter COVID-19 tests  Full story

2. Texas hospital will pay $18.2M to settle false claims case  Full story 

3. Cigna broadens Florida reach with expanded HCA partnership  Full story

4. Reach for the stars! Apixio white paper reveals how health plans can boost MA Star Ratings

5. 4 C-suite changes as New York systems take steps toward affiliation  Full story

6. Allowing Medicare cuts to take effect would be 'reckless,' AMA says  Full story

7. BCBS of Michigan obtains sole ownership of healthcare technology company  Full story

8. HHS appeals nationwide halt to healthcare worker vaccine rule  Full story

9. Healthcare organizations don't need to start from scratch to create a seamless digital experience. Click here to learn how to fast track the process.

10. Bipartisan bill looks to closing ACA loophole, support copay assistance  Full story

11. CMS scraps component of Primary Care First payment model  Full story 

12. Stride Health inks deal to connect freelancers with health insurance resources  Full story 

13. PBMs' profits are increasing while their revenue sources remain unclear, report says  Full story 

14. The White House's plan to combat winter COVID-19 surges: 8 things to know  Full story

15. CVS, Microsoft forge digital care partnership  Full story 

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1. The key to transforming your health system lies in the ED — Click here to learn why.

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