Top Stories for 8/14

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. Links to the stories: 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