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Patient financial services (PFS) is poised to make a significant contribution to providers' goals of enhancing their margins and distinguishing themselves in competitive markets. To realize this contribution, however, providers [...]

The article presents an interview with American composer Joel Feigin, who talks about his background and music. Topics discussed include his educational background of piano studies at Juilliard School, mentions his views on studies to write in 12-tone or other avant-garde styles; and also mentions his thoughts on practice Zen Buddhism.

Christine Vachon, a producer known for her work on independent films, is finally receiving recognition in Hollywood. She has been instrumental in pushing American filmmaking forward, particularly in the New Queer Cinema movement. Vachon has faced challenges and discrimination as a woman in the industry, but she has persevered and built a successful career alongside her partner, Pamela Koffler. Vachon's latest films, Celine Song's "Past Lives" and Todd Haynes's "May December," are receiving critical acclaim and may earn her a long-awaited Oscar nomination. Despite her success, Vachon remains humble and focused on making meaningful films. [Extracted from the article]

I read with interest Jed Distler's fine overview of William Kapell (Icons, September, page 78), but feel compelled to correct one minor error. Neither Kapell nor Horowitz engaged in a [...]

The article reviews several books, music recordings, television programs and films, including the book "Instructions for Dancing," by Nicola Yoon, the television program "In Treatment," starring Gabriel Byrne and the film "In the Heights," starring Anthony Ramos

When COVID-19 occurred, the two events I had scheduled for March were canceled: "Women Composers of the 19th-21st Centuries" (with Jeri-Mae G. Astolfi, piano) and "Living Composers Concert." Jerry Dubins The Moods of Composer Betty Wishart BY DAVID DEBOOR CANFIELD In 40:1, Fanfare readers met Betty Wishart in an interview by Jacqueline Kharouf. His Piano Concerto No. 3, in any number of ways, is not Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 20, and any pianist can call our attention to what the differences are. If so, would you say that your study of earlier composers' music (you have mentioned Moszkowski, Brahms, and Beethoven as composers you admire) have substituted for more formal instruction?. [Extracted from the article]

The article presents an interview with the Vietnamese-American pianist, Tuyen Tonnu about the background and the development of her interest in the music. It mentions about the primary teachers and influences upon Tonnu's musical development as a pianist. It discusses that development of interest in music by the composers including Libby Larsen, Hans Otte and Tristan Murail.

The article presents an interview with the Robert Taylor, director of choral activities at the College of Charleston, and the founding artistic director and president of the Taylor Festival Choir and Taylor Music Group. It explores Taylor's background as developed as a choral musician and about the Taylor Festival Choir.

The article presents an interview with the music conductor, Levon Ambartsumian who founded the ARCO Chamber Orchestra in Moscow in 1989. It mentions the Ambartsumian's tenure at the Jacobs School of Music in Bloomington and experiences associated with it. It discusses the Ambartsumian's efforts to change the style of teaching.

The article recommends television programs, films, books, music, and podcasts for the month of February 2021. They include the film "Supernova" directed by Harry Macqueen and starring Colin Firth and Stanley Tucci, Keegan-Michael Key's History of Sketch Comedy podcast, and the television program "Jersey Shore: Family Vacation." Also mentioned are the books "Fake Accounts" by Lauren Oyler, "The Kindest Lie," by Nancy Johnson, and the album "Medicine at Midnight" by the Foo Fighters.

The article features some of the best in popular culture. They include films that depict a heroically competent government such as "Apollo 13," "Air Force One" the television programs "In Treatment" and "Ted Lasso," and the one-hit wonders "Party All the Time" by Eddie Murphy, "Good Vibrations" by Marky Mark, and "Respect Yourself" by Bruce Willis. Also mentioned are joyful dance move scenes by Gene Kelly in "It's Always Fair Weather," and Hugh Grant in "Paddington 2."

This section features various entertainment-related items. Topics discussed include the film adaptation of Aravind Adiga's 2008 novel "The White Tiger," by writer-director Ramin Bahrani, the streaming television (TV) series "Dickinson," starring Hailee Steinfeld, and an interview with actress and director Emerald Fennell about her black comedy film "Promising Young Woman."

A list of the top ten entertainment picks for the month of November 2020 is presented, including the film "The Trial of the Chicago 7," the videogame Cyberpunk 2077, and the film "American Utopia."

An interview is presented with Andrew Stetson, Trumpet Professor on the faculty of Texas Tech University, on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic quarantine on teaching and performing music. Topics discussed include his degrees from New England Conservatory (BM), University of Massachusetts at Amherst (MM) and Boston University (DMA); composer Mark Haggerty and collaborative participation.

The article presents an interview with conductor Mike Fansler. Topics discussed include his views on coronavirus pandemic which has caused the cancellation of many musical (and other) events; significant influence of his mother on her musical life; and ways in which he become acquainted with the music of David Maslanka.

The article recommends various recreations available in the U.S. as of June 2020. These include the television program "Perry Mason," starring Matthew Rhys, the book "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes," by Suzanne Collins, and the film "Military Wives," starring Kristin Scott Thomas and Sharon Horgan.