1. Kentucky health system to reduce million-dollar 'shock claims' up to 45% under Anthem deal Full story
2. Humana sues Mallinckrodt over '97,500%' increase in gel price Full story
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4. 33% of revenue cycle operations have payments data stolen. Attend this webinar for a breakdown of the top 10 security threats
5. Join keynotes Peyton Manning, Kevin O'Leary and Hillary Clinton, plus over 315 of the smartest speakers in health IT and revenue cycle management, at Becker's largest-ever Health IT + Revenue Cycle conference, October 9-12 in Chicago. Register here. For exhibiting and sponsorship opportunities, email Jessica Cole at jcole@beckershealthcare.com
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- 10 criteria for delivering price transparency to patients. Click here to read the white paper
- The real-world benefits of automating accounts payable. Click here to find out why automation in the revenue cycle was a gamechanger for this Cleveland provider
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- How to accelerate and scale-up the widespread adoption of value-based care. Click here to read the white paper
- How St. Luke's in Idaho yielded big savings through ED care collaboration. Click here to read the white paper
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11. The next evolution in patient satisfaction measurement. Attend this upcoming webinar to learn how to measure and improve the patient financial experience
12. Medical community condemns public charge rule: 'Harmful,' 'dangerous and shortsighted'
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14. Forbes: Is it time for a HCSC-Anthem deal? Recent exec exits raise questions Full story
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