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Becker's Learning Opportunities

1. ERP built by accountants, for accountants: Read how James River Home Healthcare's first CFO improved reporting speed and consistency by implementing a new ERP.

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3. Can AI close the gap between what's expected and what’s achievable in rev cycle management? Health system execs say yes. Find out why.