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3. 10 RCM headlines from October to know  Full story

4. What spurs patients to change providers? What are their most surprising care preferences? Get answers to these Qs and more to better engage your patients and drive more loyalty. 

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8. Rethinking digital engagement: What patients really want from hospitals. 

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10. EHR vendor settles misconduct lawsuit for $45M  Full story

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12. Patients are demanding simpler care experiences. See how leading systems are meeting this expectation — while also reducing staff burden — here. 

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1. Leading health systems are liberating finance teams from 'Excel gymnastics' — Click here to learn how.

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3. Still playing a guessing game to determine who will show up for their appointment? Here's the digital upgrade this Ohio hospital took to end it.