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Becker's Learning Opportunities

1. Every effort to reduce clinician burden matters. See the next task hospitals are looking to make easier here. 

2. It's time to retire the 100-year old TB skin test. See the option providers are using that delivers more precise results, lower costs.

3. 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. 

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