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4. RCM transformation — Lessons learned from Baptist Health Care and Barnabas Health. Click here to attend the virtual session.

5. Former Hacienda Healthcare CEO pleads guilty to fraud Full story

6. US healthcare spending picks up: 4 things to know Full story

7. Medicaid enrollment reaches all-time high during pandemic Full story

8. Michigan insurer to automate prior authorizations with new tool Full story

9. Having multiple RCM partners can increase denied claims. Click here to learn how you can consolidate them.

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