When it comes to IT integrations following a merger or acquisition, managing the people is more important than managing the network cables and switches.
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Read More » Sen. Chuck Grassley asked Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Seema Verma to explain nearly $125 million in potential overcharges for Medicare Advantage plans.
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Read More » The company's second annual innovation challenge offers grant funding to providers who incorporate telehealth solutions.
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Read More » It's OPTIMA Award time! Submit your best practice programs in the national award celebrating excellence in resident-centered care. We've added a memory care category this year!
Read More » Did you miss some of our week-long 2017 Leaders of Tomorrow coverage? Here's the complete coverage all in one place. We hope you'll be inspired by the impact their leadership has made in their own workplaces and perhaps find a few take-homes to apply at yours.
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