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Top Story DispatchHealth to Acquire Medically Home, Creating One Large Hospital-at-Home Provider Two hospital-at-home providers, DispatchHealth and Medically Home, announced their plan to merge. Once combined, the company will provide in-home care across 50 major metropolitan areas and partner with nearly 40 health systems. Sponsored Leverage Data To Drive Performance Improvements Presented by Relatient A new report from Relatient, highlights how focusing on data accuracy and relevance can enhance the performance of healthcare practices.  Other insights you'll find: Enhancing provider and scheduling performance to maximize access Enhancing contact center efficiency for seamless patient interactions Improving the patient experience through better convenience Managing financial impact with data-driven payment strategies Click here to gain access. Sponsored The 5 Best Software to Buy for Managing a Spa Franchise Presented by Meevo Choosing the right software translates directly into better client management, operational efficiency and growth for your spa franchise. Discover which tool is best for your business. Learn More

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