In this episode of Top Stories: Health Information Exchanges can expect a monetary boost from the ONC; M&A activity is down precipitously Plus: Medtronic's latest acquisition.

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ONC to offer new funding for state and local HIE innovation

At ONC Tech Forum, Rucker touts value of HIEs in COVID-19 response

Healthcare M&A transactions see large decline from Q1 to Q2

Medtronic plans to buy connected insulin pen startup Companion Medical