t April 13, 2016 TODAY’S TOP STORIES   1. CDC official: Zika virus is ‘scarier than we initially thought’ Full story 2. Baystate notifies 575 dialysis patients of infection risk after lapse in protocol uncovered Full story 3. CMS unveils new risk-based primary care model: 13 things to know Full story 4. Webinar: The top 10 questions physicians ask about telehealth Register here 5. 10 largest retail pharmacies in America Full story 6. Illinois death linked to bacterial infection matching Wisconsin outbreak Full story 7. Webinar: Care Wars – The BPCI Force Awakens Register here 8. 60 senators ask CMS to postpone overall star ratings for hospitals Full story 9. CMS 5-star hospitals have lower mortality and readmission rates, study finds Full story 10. Seeing stars: Bringing your vision back in focus after taking a punch from CMS Full story 11. Nominations for the Rising Stars: Healthcare Leaders Under 40 list are now open! Submit a nomination here 12. Half of US still reporting widespread flu activity Full story Becker’s Hospital Review 5th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable   Keynote spotlight: Ronald DePinho, MD, president of MD Anderson Conference Dates: Nov. 7-9, 2016 To register or learn more, visit: http://www.beckershospitalreview.com/november-ceo-roundtable-conference/ Companies to Know  Thank you to our key partners   Medtronic BE Smith, Inc. McKesson Technology Solutions Zotec Partners Accretive Health Prism Integrated Healthcare Strategies API Healthcare TeamHealth athenahealth VigiLanz The Greeley Company VMG Health Teladoc ASCOA Select International Surgical Directions Bank of America Optum Prudential Channels Integration & Physician Issues Accountable Care Organizations Leadership & Management Executive Moves Financial Management ICD-10 Compensation Issues Transaction & Valuation Issues Legal & Regulatory Issues Health Information Technology Workforce & Labor Management Capacity Management Quality & Patient Safety Supply Chain Hospital CEO & CFO Profiles Lists _____________________ Contact Us Editorial Contact: Heather Punke  (312) 448-9238 Quality Editor  email editorial Sales, Marketing & Events: Jessica Cole President and CEO email sales ______________________   Becker’s Infection Control & Clinical Quality A Becker’s Healthcare Publication   www.BeckersHospitalReview.com editorial@beckershealthcare.com 35 E. Wacker Drive, Suite 1782 | Chicago, IL 60601 Copyright © 2016. All Rights Reserved.

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