1. Billions in hospital pandemic aid misallocated, analysis finds Full story

2. MyChart message fees live on unstable ground Full story

3. 5 of the largest health systems carry $100B+ in debt Full story

4. Point-of-service collections done right: Watch now and learn 4 tips to collect more revenue up front. 

5. CEOs express concern over economy, Dow Jones slumps for 2nd straight day Full story

6. A decade high for hospitalizations: 8 notes on this year's flu season Full story

7. CMS proposes rule to improve the prior authorization process Full story

8. SSM Health sues surgeons leaving to start competing practice Full story

9. 50% of denials are tied to front-end tasks. Refine the process with these tips.

10. Lifespan reports Q4 $46M loss, sustaining 2022 decline Full story

11. Adventist Hospital outlook downgraded to negative amid operational pressures: Fitch Full story

12. 15 health systems outsourcing RCM functions Full story

13. Oklahoma hospital breaks ground on $150M expansion project Full story

14. Northeast Hospital to pay $1.9M to settle allegations it failed to keep proper records of opioids Full story

15. From labor shortages to financial issues, hospitals' list of challenges is only growing. Leaders from Intermountain + 2 other systems share what they're preparing for next in this on-demand session.

Becker's is seeking great health IT, digital health and revenue cycle leaders to join the agenda for our 2023 event Oct. 2-5, 2023!

If you'd like to join a panel, contact
Mariah Muhammad at 
mmuhammad@beckershealthcare.com.

Becker's Learning Opportunities

1. Your hospital could be at risk of a Stark Law or kickback violation. Get the tool that ensures physician payments are up to code, without the administrative burden. 

2. State of claims 2022: Survey suggests denials are up 10 to 15%. Click here for more findings and analysis. 

3. Revenue cycle staffing is in crisis. Don't ask employees to work harder — allow them to work smarter with intelligent automation. Here's how.