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North Carolina's 2027 SMFP: Shifting Toward Technology and Equipment

After last year's record bed demand, NC's planners are emphasizing new growth areas for 2027.

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How New GLP-1 Use Cases May Change Your Strategic Planning

From behavioral health to oncology, researchers keep finding new uses for GLP-1s. Are you prepared for what's next?

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What Happens If the Inpatient Only List Disappears in 2029?

Like a cat, the IPO list seems to have 9 lives – but this time, the end might truly be near.

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Re-Paving the Pathway to Public Health Accreditation: Understanding PHAB Version 2026

New accreditation standards may be a source of stress for LHDs, but we found plenty of good news in PHAB Version 2026

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Hospice Providers: Plan Now for CMS Anti-Fraud Rules

As Washington cracks down on hospice fraud, even legitimate operators will feel the impact of proposed new rules.

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Could AI Disrupt a Key Physician Retention Tool?

There's good news & bad news as AI creeps into medical malpractice: lower insurance costs may be offset by higher retention costs.

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5 Ways ACCESS Could Disrupt U.S. Healthcare

What happens when CMS opens Medicare Part B to hundreds of health tech companies? We're about to find out.

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