1. Ascension Texas confirms layoffs  Full story

2. 6 health systems transferring employees to RCM companies  Full story

3. CEO, CNO exit Tenet hospital after less than 1 year  Full story

4. The standard patient payment model is broken. That's why Ascension and Intermountain depend on this tool to increase patient engagement and drive net-new cash.

5. Intermountain Healthcare shortens name  Full story

6. Another blow to hospital finances ahead  Full story 

7. Health systems in 10 years: 20 predictions from top executives  Full story

8. 2023 will bring more financial headwinds. Some health systems are better prepared than others. Is your hospital ready? Find out during this live financial forecast.

9. ECU Health closing 5 regional clinics as part of cost-cutting measures  Full story

10. 'Operation Nightingale': Feds charge 25 in sweeping nurse diploma scheme  Full story

11. Insurers that face the largest potential Medicare Advantage payment clawbacks  Full story

12. Amid closures, the (brighter) future of rural hospitals demands better margins + smoother operations. Learn how some execs are keeping their rural orgs thriving in an unforgiving environment.

13. HCA's Mission Hospital sues to intervene in rival's expansion  Full story

14. The 25 most profitable 1-star hospitals  Full story 

Becker's Learning Opportunities

1. Is the right RCM partner a needle in a haystack? This report helps you vet future partners - the right way.

2. The % of hospitals outsourcing help to process complex claims has doubled, and for good reason: more money (faster) + fewer headaches. Will you follow suit? Learn how this complex claim resolution program can put you ahead. 

3. Half of denials stem from front-end revenue cycle errors. Reverse the trend with tips from this short report.