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4. Don't hit snooze on your revenue cycle clock. See how hospitals are streamlining workflows to save time and money here.

5. 14 health systems with strong finances Full story

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7. 24 organizations wipe out $35M of medical debt for 24,000 Arkansans Full story

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11. COVID-19 funding to healthcare providers by the numbers Full story

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13. Managing denials takes too much time often for too few results. Learn how providers are using automation to prioritize workflow + capture lost revenue.

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Becker's Learning Opportunities

1. Communication breakdowns cost hospitals $11.2 billion annually. Is your scheduling solution costing you? Learn more.

2. What are NewYork-Presbyterian's 7 principles for strong patient relationships? How did Yale New Haven Health save 470 hours of nurses' time? Check out these 10 must-reads to find out.

3. Providers waste 19 minutes and $9.37 for every claim status they check. Stop manually chasing claims — here's how.