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2. Fitch: Nonprofit hospitals face prolonged labor challenges despite recent respite Full story

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4. Hospitals won't unlock the full value of a robotic surgery program without giving staff 24/7 access. See how Advent Health is doing it here.

5. Healthcare workforce lost 333,942 providers in 2021 Full story

6. How the government can boost hospital price transparency, per Turquoise Health Full story

7. Increasing denials, unfavorable payer mix among top RCM concerns: report Full story

8. California hospitals restructure leadership after summer resignations Full story

9. Stop the guessing game. Learn how to accurately assess returns on automation investments and identify key financial and productivity metrics here. 

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