1. CMS' surprise-billing rule outlaws retroactive ED denial policies Full story

2. Auditors question sustainability of New York hospital for 3rd year Full story

3. Hospitals often charge uninsured patients more than insurers for same services Full story

4. Patients expect a better technology experience. Click here to learn what works and what doesn't.

5. Florida hospitals brace for Tropical Storm Elsa Full story

6. CMS names new Center for Medicare director Full story

7. UnitedHealthcare reveals 2021 Preferred Lab Network Full story

8. Hospital CEO pay, hospital performance scores not linked, study finds Full story

9. Hospital RCM teams should play offense, not defense. Click here to learn how to prevent denied claims.

10. Essentia Health's director of patient financial services on leadership & the importance of mentoring Full story

11. Dartmouth-Hitchcock will allow up to 2,000 employees to work remotely Full story

12. Iowa insurer not required to cover COVID-19 losses, court rules Full story

13. Which technologies helped King’s Daughters Medical Center overcome the pandemic? Click here to find out.

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