Hospital consolidation is picking up steam, and the most notable deals moving through the pipeline are not incremental bolt-ons. They are multibillion-dollar combinations spanning states, reshuffling metro markets and pulling once-independent flagships under national and super-regional banners. Some are cross-country…
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In this episode, Karen Brown, Revenue Cycle Director of Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center, discusses revenue cycle optimization, Epic implementation, reimbursement pressures and preparing for changes affecting rural hospitals. She also shares strategies for improving patient financial education,…
In this episode, Christopher Carr, Director One of Security Services at Texas Children’s, discusses the evolving healthcare security landscape, including workplace violence prevention, behavioral health, employee protection and AI-powered training. He also shares strategies for building strong security programs through…