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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,…
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