From: Becker's Revenue Cycle Management Report <editorial@beckershealthcare.com>
Subject: CHS faces investigation over EHR incentives | Cigna defeats hospital's suit seeking $50M in unpaid claims | Man receives 2 echocardiograms at Pa. hospital - 1 cost $170, the other $3,101 | Quorum pursues $215M hospital divestiture plan
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August 9, 2018
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1. Cigna prevails in Texas hospital's suit over $50M in unpaid claims  Full story

2. CHS faces investigation related to EHR incentive program
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3. Academic medical centers generally behind counterparts in cost, quality, study finds  Full story

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6. Pennsylvania man receives 2 echocardiograms at same hospital -- one cost $170, the other $3,101   Full story

7. Quorum sees net loss more than double, targets up to $215M in hospital divestitures  Full story

8. To learn effective strategies for boosting patient payment and satisfaction, register for this upcoming webinar

9. Owner of Florida medical biller gets 8 years in prison for fraud scheme  Full story

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