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3. 25 best states for physicians to practice, per Medscape Full story

4. How to bill Cath lab procedures with near 100% accuracy every time – Discover how to improve the documentation-to-coding process and automate coding with near 100% accuracy. View the Becker's featured session here.

5. Philips Respironics issues update on recalled mechanical ventilators tied to 124 deaths Full story

6. 2 new findings on treating long COVID-19 symptoms Full story

7. Does your payment strategy measure up to patient expectations? Here's how one 16-hospital system increased payments and cut manual reconciliation time in half.

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9. States where physicians are paid the most and the least, by provider type Full story

10. Your anesthesia program should be a partner, not a problem. Uncover the root causes of operational friction + craft a better care model here.

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1. Just 31% of health systems are taking advantage of this opportunity to attract and retain patients. See what it is here.

2. Game-changing EHR improvements at Intermountain, how one hospital CIO managed to grow ranks during the pandemic and more. These 10 must-reads offer practical advice for digital health investment.

3. ORs need a reset to rebuild hospital margins. Learn how to work through case backlogs + develop a future strategy. Expert advice here.