1. Downcoding, delayed payments a 'revenue grab' by insurers, physician says Full story

2. Double-digit growth dots UnitedHealth Q3 results: 10 things to know Full story

3. California changes patient debt collection, charity care eligibility at hospitals Full story

4. The end of underpayments — Here's what a next-gen payer appeals process looks like. 

5. SSM Health president, CEO: Optum partnership 'leans in together' on innovation Full story

6. Former Texas hospital workers demand jobs back after governor bans vaccination mandates Full story

7. Mayo Clinic, UnityPoint, 8 other hospitals seeking RCM talent Full story

8. Rare variant detected for 1st time in Louisiana Full story

9. Ascension built a frictionless revenue cycle. The system's Chief Revenue Officer will share how during this virtual session.

10. Medicare cuts could lead to healthcare layoffs, AMGA says Full story

11. Jefferson Health CEO Stephen Klasko to retire: 7 things to know Full story

12. 10 states with the highest percentage of population avoiding care over cost Full story

13. Getting paid shouldn't be complicated. Learn how to simplify reimbursements + overcome denials.

14. 15 healthcare companies named to Forbes' best employers in the world Full story

15. Daily COVID-19 stats, state-by-state:

• Test positivity rates
• Hospitalizations
• Death rates
• Vaccines administered
• Population fully vaccinated

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