Whitepapers

Hospitals focus heavily on denials — but denials are only part of the problem. Across the U.S., hospitals are losing millions each year to incomplete or inconsistent documentation that understates the true complexity of care delivered. Beyond visible denials lies…

Health system technology leaders are being pulled into the center of payer-provider conflict. Rising denials, growing administrative workloads and tighter reimbursement timelines are forcing organizations to rethink how data, infrastructure and platforms support collaboration. This report promises a clearer view…

Many ASCs deliver high-quality care, yet 35% of patients report reluctance to schedule procedures outside of hospital settings. This report examines how accreditation can address those concerns at every stage of the patient’s journey, from the waiting room through post-procedure…

Payer leaders are managing deeper downside risk, tighter margins and rising expectations for transparency, quality reporting and audit readiness. This guide outlines a practical framework for using AI in value-based care while managing compliance and operational risk. Rather than focusing…

Hospitals are under increasing pressure to expand behavioral health access while managing emergency department congestion, inpatient capacity and limited psychiatric coverage. Many organizations have adopted telepsychiatry to reduce boarding and improve access, yet leaders often struggle to evaluate which partners…

Healthcare organizations are facing mounting workforce pressure, yet many leaders still lack confidence in their teams’ readiness. Based on insights from nurse leaders across the U.S., only 51 percent of respondents reported high confidence in their current nursing team’s competencies,…

AI is reshaping how care is delivered, paid for and led. At Becker’s CEO + CFO Roundtable, leaders broke down what this shift means for health systems and the operational, strategic and financial decisions that matter most now. This recap…

Musculoskeletal care is one of healthcare’s largest cost centers and one of its most fragmented. The 2026 State of Musculoskeletal Care report reveals critical misalignments that are driving unnecessary spending and poor patient experiences. Among more than 1,000 respondents, nearly…

Health plans are under pressure to improve member engagement while managing rising costs and increasing expectations around personalization. Medicare Advantage and Medicaid members are no longer passive recipients of benefits. They are consumers with clear preferences for flexibility, ease of…

Needlestick injuries remain a persistent and underreported risk across healthcare settings, exposing clinicians and staff to serious bloodborne pathogens while undermining safety culture.About 385,000 needlestick and sharps-related injuries occur each year in the U.S., according to the CDC. Despite longstanding…