1. Top 10 RCM software vendors for large, small hospitals, per Black Book Research  Full story 

2. Hospitals that see the most Black patients are paid less than other hospitals, report finds  Full story

3. 13 hospitals cutting services  Full story 

4. A failing patient engagement strategy can make or break a hospital's financial viability. The solution? Meeting patients where they are. Here's how. 

5. 'We're in a different era': Dr. Richard Watson weighs in on rural emergency hospital rule  Full story

6. Revecore acquires 2 RCM firms  Full story 

7. California hospital plans for 673 layoffs if sale falls through  Full story  

8. Learn with George W. Bush and C-suite executives about diverse topics in healthcare.

9. New York medical practice to pay $850K to resolve improper billing claims  Full story 

10. How HCA, Tenet, CHS and UHS fared in Q2  Full story

11. ChristianaCare names medical director of revenue integrity  Full story 

12. ERP built by accountants, for accountants: Read how James River Home Healthcare's first CFO improved reporting speed and consistency by implementing a new ERP.

13. Death of Prisma Health tech from patient assault ruled a homicide  Full story 

14. AHA: Healthcare workers need to be protected like flight crews  Full story

Becker's Learning Opportunities

1. Dozens of health system executives met in Chicago to discuss the patient financial experience and the care affordability crisis. Learn what was said and why it matters here. 

2. Workplace safety shouldn't be unaffordable. This 2022 guide offers tips to improve safety and give nurses the peace of mind they deserve.

3. A disconnected health system is a dysfunctional one. Get tips from Optum on how to implement a connected care approach.