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2. 148 best US hospitals, per Money and Leapfrog  Full story

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4. Revenue cycle outsourcing is tricky. Learn the key factors hospitals consider before choosing a partner here. 

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8. Interested in joining over 2000+ health IT and revenue cycle executives this fall? Apply now to be a guest reviewer and attend the conference for free.

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12. A 350-bed hospital can gain $22 million in annual revenue by focusing on financial performance rather than managing revenue cycle costs — here's how your health system can standardize RCM and focus on what's really important. 

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Becker's Learning Opportunities

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