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Apollo-owned RCCH HealthCare to acquire LifePoint Health in $5.6 billion merger

RCCH HealthCare, LIfePoint to merge in $5.6B deal
The agreement was unanimously approved by LifePoint’s Board of Directors; newly combined system will operate as LifePoint Health.

Hospitals in Rhode Island brace for surge as nurses begin strike

The Department of Health has expedited licenses to more than 1,000 replacement healthcare workers as nurses protest raises, wages.

How big data is forcing CFOs to become more innovative and resilient

Finance executives are finding they need to become more adept at data-driven analytics to better manage risk and spot new business opportunities.

Medical practices can make it harder for employees to embezzle money with these basic steps

With the median annual loss of nearly $450,000 due to theft many practices have plenty of room for improvement, new research from MGMA found.

What healthcare CFOs should know about artificial intelligence, machine learning and chatbots

The emerging technologies bring opportunities to increase revenue and boost patient experience and physician satisfaction.

Here’s a look at where clinicians are flocking to new jobs and what practice settings they prefer

With metropolitan areas still popular regions for doctors and nurses, rural hospitals face challenges finding new hires.

Aetna VP says it’s time to ask consumers what they want from healthcare organizations

New research shows that consumers want increased flexibility in their access to healthcare, and they want tools and resources to help them reach their health goals.

Value-based care stalled by insufficient tools and data, study says

Misaligned perceptions about the usefulness of quality metrics and technologies are also inhibiting the progress, Quest Diagnostics says.

AHA urges more funding and fewer limitations for Rural Health Care Program

American Hospital Association asked Congress to boost funding for rural telehealth, broaden their definition of rural and lift limitations like expanding the types of technology allowed.

The key to reaping EHR investments: Optimize at the right pace

Hospitals have to align expectations and user constraints with adding new capabilities to make the most of large software expenditures.