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“Managed care strategy and negotiations for hospitals and other provider groups has always been an apprentice model. This is great content that helps deepen your knowledge of this vital work, and highlights the new issues and approaches that the current dynamic environment requires. Kudos to Kevin for bringing this to life.”

Brandon Edwards

Brandon Edwards

CEO (Retired), Unlock Health | Partner, Oxeon

"As a Revenue Cycle Director working in the underpayment space, “Paige Does Not Have a Denial Problem. She Has a Contract Enforcement Problem and there is a Difference" and “They Call It Reimbursement for a Reason” really hit home for me. Kevin has a unique ability to take complex payer relations and managed care contracting issues and turn them into practical, relevant insights. I walked away from both pieces with actionable ideas I could apply in my own role. That is what I value most about Kevin’s content: it isn’t just informative and educational; it gives healthcare leaders something they can actually use."

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Director, Revenue Cycle - Baylor, Scott & White Health

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