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The biggest stories of 2021 revolved around COVID-19.

The industry remains steadfast in its goal of implementing AI, according to Optum's annual survey.

The uninsured rate dropped slightly as enrollment increases in Medicaid and the ACA offset losses in employer-sponsored coverage.

The platform is aiding researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital develop an AI model to more accurately diagnose brain aneurysms.

The pandemic drove the unprecedented funding surge as the healthcare industry swiftly innovated and adopted virtual and hybrid care models.

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">This week's top stories include the U.S. Justice Department charging two suspects in REvil ransomware attacks and Medicare Part D plan consolidation fueling a 23% drop in offerings.</p>

COVID-19's long shadow is shaping a more equitable and innovative future.

Strategies include the "payvider" trend as payers build bigger provider platforms surrounded by digital enablement.

Rural providers need to upgrade "off-brand" EHRs that are no longer supported and do not connect to other systems.

Land and building owner Medical Properties Trust will lease the hospitals to HCA Healthcare.