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How Employee Engagement Transforms Workforce Development

Trying to build the workforce of the future? Start by listening to more of the workers you have today.

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Hospital Finance: Capital Expenditure Costs Are Up Nearly 2x

Rising interest rates + building costs have nearly doubled the price of capital projects. What happens now?

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Hospital Community Benefit Rules: Changes Ahead

Here are 3 things to do right now as hospitals face mounting pressure to justify their tax exemption.

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Smart Health Devices: A Smart Business for Hospitals?

Why a hospital-based tech boutique might be a viable strategy for building enduring patient relationships and new revenue streams.

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Health System Profits Are Widespread Despite Operating Losses

Big health systems are turning profitable again, but investment income may be masking deep – and unsustainable – operational woes.

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Chronic Care Management Reimbursement: Pitfalls & Potential

Struggling physician practices may be missing a lucrative opportunity that's also a key to healthcare transformation.

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Public Health Workforce Strategies: the Ascendient Guide

All of healthcare is facing workforce issues, but public health may have it worst of all. We outline a few strategies, both near- and long term.

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