April 3, 2019 TODAY'S TOP STORIES 1. Former hospital exec sues Tenet, claims retaliation for reporting unnecessary surgeries  Full story 2. 8 costliest chronic diseases  Full story 3. Token gesture: Blockchain app rewards patients for keeping appointments  Full story 4. To learn how to improve collections with smarter patient statements, download this free white paper.  5. Duke Health, BCBS of North Carolina launch insurance company Full story 6. AMA, UnitedHealthcare propose billing codes for nonmedical health needs  Full story 7. Amid labor talks, union unveils billboards highlighting Cedars-Sinai profits, CEO pay  Full story  8. Increase collections with strategic automation in the revenue cycle. Click here to register for the upcoming webinar.  9. Average prices higher for outpatient healthcare, study finds  Full story 10. SSM Health's annual net income more than doubles  Full story 11. Learn how Inova Health modernized its billing experience for a better patient financial experience in this free e-book.   12. CMS finalizes Medicare Advantage, Part D payment policies: 4 things to know  Full story Companies to Know  Thank you to our key partners Allscripts | Teladoc | Change Healthcare | Pacira Pharmaceuticals | Abbott | BE Smith | Zotec Partners | Philips | Cardinal Health | VisitPay | R1 RCM | Vocera | Optum | CareCredit | American Well | Intuitive Surgical | Simplee | Prism Healthcare Partners | Conifer Health Solutions | API Healthcare | Heron Therapeutics  Channels Financial Management Legal & Regulatory Issues Health Information Technology Integration & Physician Issues Leadership & Management Executive Moves Payer Issues Compensation Issues Transaction & Valuation Issues Quality & Patient Safety Lists _____________________ Contact Us Editorial Contact:  Ayla Ellison   Managing Editor  email Ayla Sales, Marketing & Events: Jessica Cole President and CEO email sales ______________________   Becker's Hospital Review A Becker's Healthcare Publication  www.BeckersHospitalReview.com  17 N. State St., Suite 1800 | Chicago, IL 60602 Copyright © 2019. All Rights Reserved.

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