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Retention was the name of the game for health systems in 2024, as they navigated widespread skill shortages, rising turnover rates and rapidly evolving care demands. This focus will persist in 2025, with healthcare organizations doubling down on workforce development…

Health systems are realizing that creating a healthy work environment isn’t just a morale booster – it’s a strategic imperative to improve patient outcomes, nurse retention and financial performance. A growing body of research shows that when hospitals prioritize workforce…

Today’s healthcare workers are not immune to the financial challenges facing many American households. In a recent poll, more than 30% of healthcare workers said they ran out of money between paychecks in the last year. Additionally, 1 in 6…

Many experts agree the nation is facing a mental health crisis, with 1 in 5 adults affected. Yet, many patients struggle to access care due to long wait times, complex referral processes and behavioral health clinician shortages. This whitepaper explores…

A Comprehensive Report by Becker’s Healthcare and NextGen Healthcare The behavioral health landscape is shifting rapidly, with rising demand, staff shortages, financial strain, and evolving technology reshaping care delivery. Leaders face unprecedented challenges—but also opportunities for transformative innovation. This exclusive…

Revenue cycle leaders know the staffing crisis in healthcare is not limited to clinical functions; there’s also a revenue cycle staffing crisis. Based on increasing revenue cycle work and a shortage of skilled workers, it is impossible to hire enough…

About 1 in 5 Americans get the flu every year, creating surges in patient demand that can strain medical practices. This report outlines six proven strategies to maintain efficiency, streamline workflows and provide quality care all season long. Learn how…

Denial prevention professionals know that codes hold the key to understanding why a claim was paid differently than it was billed — but by the time a denial code is assigned, the damage is done. The result? Lengthy appeals, manual…

With healthcare policy and strategies constantly evolving, patient payment processes may also evolve and transform in 2025. As ASCs are looking to improve patients’ financial experiences and revenue cycle management, digital tools and payment options can help. If you missed…