CMS lacks authority to ensure hospital preparedness for next pandemic, says OIG; Virtual health company Ro plans to buy Kit in second acquisition in two months . Plus: Telehealth usage starting to decline as the pandemic wanes.

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OIG says CMS lacks authority to ensure hospital safety during pandemics

Ro purchases at-home diagnostic company Kit, marking its second M&A in two months

Report: Telehealth use beginning to taper