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2. Police kill armed patient at Baylor Scott & White hospital Full story
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4. Learn what worked - and what didn't - when Baylor, Scott & White set out to integrate medical device strategy. Spoiler: It resulted in cost savings and fewer incidents.
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9. Children's Health in Dallas pioneered virtual behavioral healthcare before COVID-19. Click here to learn how the organization refined its program and became a model of innovative care in healthcare's digital age.
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Becker's Learning Opportunities
1. A 350-bed hospital can gain $22 million in annual revenue by focusing on financial performance rather than managing revenue cycle costs — here's how your health system can standardize RCM and focus on what's really important.
2. Hospitals have spent more than $3B getting PPE during the pandemic — make sure your team is following the right protocols.
3. Optimizing non-acute supply chain strategy saved this health system $125K — here's how you can take full advantage of your purchasing power to drive revenue.
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