Hospital M&A hits decade low | CMS pitches $195M pay boost for inpatient rehab facilities | Death of La. nurse attacked by patient ruled a homicide | Patient vents on medical billing: 'Was I supposed to wake up and say, 'No, stay in network'?'

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April 18, 2019

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1. CMS' proposed inpatient rehabilitation payment rule for 2020: 5 things to know Full story

2. Death of Louisiana nurse attacked by patient ruled a homicide Full story

3. Quarterly hospital M&A reaches lowest volume in nearly a decade Full story

4. Healthcare is one of the most dynamic industries in the US. From shifting demographics, to evolving business models, to complicated regulatory oversight, there is no shortage of change to which healthcare systems must be able to adjust. Learn more

5. Join 215+ hospital and health system leaders in health IT and revenue cycle management, over 315 speakers overall at Becker's Health IT + Revenue Cycle conference, October 9-12 in Chicago. Register here. | Thrilled to welcome terrific keynotes George W. Bush, Nikki Haley and Peyton Manning to Becker's CEO + CFO Roundtable, November 11-13. Register here. For exhibiting and sponsor opportunities, e-mail Jessica Cole at jcole@beckershealthcare.com.

6. Judge approves KPC Group's bid to acquire 4 Verity hospitals Full story

7. Baylor Scott & White Health appoints CFO: 5 notes Full story

8. How this AI solution is revolutionizing revenue cycle management. Click here to register for the upcoming webinar.

9. Patient vents on medical billing: 'Was I supposed to wake up and say, 'No, stay in network'?' Full story

10. 53 medical professionals charged in sweeping opioid takedown Full story

11. Nine hospital and health system IT leaders discuss threats to healthcare cybersecurity. Click here to download the free white paper.

12. 6 recent healthcare layoffs Full story