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4. Modern nurses need modern solutions: Overcome nurse turnover with technology, support and a financial pipeline. Here's how. 

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11. 14 recent hospital, health system CEO moves  Full story

12. Health systems rely on patient payments but struggle to collect from the 23 million people who owe medical debt. Get tips on how to capture a larger share of patient profits here. 

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Becker's Learning Opportunities

1. Can AI close the gap between what’s expected and what’s achievable in rev cycle management? Health system execs say yes. Find out why.

2. 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.

3. 45% of patients plan to change their coverage level each year, leaving providers in danger of high denials and declining payments. Here's an easy-to-use solution.