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2. Ebola reaches city of 1 million in Congo Full story

3. Hospital-associated sepsis on decline, but treatment costs climb to $1.5B Full story

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5. Kentucky governor says he purposely exposed children to chickenpox Full story

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7. Bridging the gap: How regional communication networks bring value to your health system. Click here to register for the webinar. 

8. Ascension CEO to step down at the end of 2019: 8 things to know  Full story

9. Employee engagement crucial for patient-centered care, says Press Ganey Full story

10. Commission pledges to end TB in 1 generation — here’s how Full story

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