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What to Know About Medicare Part A Insolvency

As we await a new Trustees’ report, here’s what to know about the methodology – and why an upcoming trigger is worth watching.

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Healthcare Affiliation Consulting: A Client's Perspective

A hospital president shares his story of affiliating with a larger system – with help from Ascendient

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Recruiting Healthcare Professionals: The Ascendient Guide

In this detailed report, we show you how to implement a recruitment plan that accounts for maintenance, compliance, and growth.

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Healthcare Strategic Planning: Forget the 5 Pillars

How is strategic planning different from operational excellence? Think bucket lists, fingerprints, and barometers.

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How a Church-Based Clinic Is Making Primary Care More Accessible

Accessible primary care is a key to population health. Community assets like churches & schools might be the best way to meet the need.

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Debating the Role of Pharmacy in Healthcare Transformation

Thanks to their ubiquity and familiarity, pharmacies can play an important role in healthcare transformation – if policymakers allow them to.

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Healthcare Marketing: Why "Cookies" Are Off the Menu

Third-party cookies are commonly used in healthcare marketing, but they're going away in 2022. Here's what you need to know.

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