In this episode Scott Becker discusses the following healthcare stories:
1. “Pioneer Memorial Pinpoints Recommendations to Cut Costs, Improve Operations” – Nick Thomas.
2. “Colorado Hospital will Emerge from Difficult Financial Situation, CEO Says” - John Gardner.
3. “IU names Chief Mission and Values Officer Leah Gunning Francis, Ph.D. Named” - Kelly Gooch.
4. “Northern Light Health Transfers 1,400 Employees to Optum”. Here the system is transferring largely revenue cycle and others to Optum to outsource some services. The health system expects to save $1 billion over 10 years, CEO Timothy Dentry notes. Story by Alexis Kayser.
