Maine Gov. Janet Mills signed a bill into law that removes a requirement for physician associates with more than 4,000 hours of practice to have an on-paper agreement with a physician. The American Academy of Physician Associates applauded the move,…
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Interoperability has long been healthcare’s unfinished project. Despite decades of investment, the industry still operates within fragmented data environments that struggle to keep pace with care delivered across hospitals, physician groups, labs, post-acute providers and community settings. As care delivery…
May 6, 2026 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM America/Chicago
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Amy Roberts
Director of Health Information Systems and Information Technology, Raleigh Neurology Associates
Sam Lambson
Vice President of Product Management, Platform, athenahealth
Lauren M. Smith MD, MBA
Chief Medical Officer Cook County Health
Steven Travers, PhD, MBA, PMP, CHCIO, CDH-E
Vice President & Chief Information Officer Broward Health
The former president of UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute has filed a lawsuit against the institute and Pittsburgh-based UPMC, claiming retaliation after raising concerns about alleged racist text messages between two physicians. Here are seven things to know: 1. Hemal…
ASCs are entering a defining moment of growth. As procedures continue shifting to outpatient settings, surgery centers are expanding their role across the healthcare landscape. At the same time, payer dynamics, technology advancements and demand for convenience are accelerating change.…
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Running a dental practice is complex — and even busy offices can lose revenue without realizing it. This step-by-step, self-audit guide shows how to evaluate your billing performance using data you already have. It walks through the key reports, metrics…
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Prioritizing antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) matters now more than ever. Discover how AMR is already impacting your healthcare system—and explore effective strategies to combat it. Key Takeaways
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Allied health roles remain some of the hardest positions to fill — and reactive hiring alone is not keeping pace. Forward-thinking health systems are shifting their approach. Instead of competing in an increasingly tight labor market, they are building internal…
May 12, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM America/Chicago
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Hanna Patterson
SVP, Employer Partner Services, Guild
Nicole Schell-Dreyer
Vice President Total Rewards, UCHealth
BJ Krech III
Associate Vice President, Talent Strategy, Rush University System for Health
Nahiem Rodriguez
Director, Learning and Talent Development, Main Line Health
Phil Kendzior
Vice President Workforce Development Programs, Baylor Scott & White Health
Cancer screening is evolving, and health systems are increasingly reassessing how to move beyond one-size-fits-all approaches. In this discussion, leaders will explore how organizations are approaching screening today and where more personalized strategies may strengthen early detection of potential concerns.…
May 21, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM America/Chicago
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Saleem Chowdhry, MD
Chief of Gastroenterology and Director of Endoscopy, University Hospitals- St. John Medical Center; Senior Clinical Attending, Assistant Professor of Medicine – CWRU
Susan Eason, MA
Assistant Director, WVU Cancer Institute, Department of Cancer Prevention and Control; Program Director, West Virginia Program to Increase Colorectal Cancer Screening, West Virginia University
Tom Beer, MD
Chief Medical Officer, Multi-Cancer Early Detection
Sharda Udassi, MD, FAAP, FISQua, CMQ, MHCM
Professor, Pediatric Hospital Medicine Division Associate Chief Quality Officer (ACQO), WVU Medicine (Health System)
A bill that recently cleared Missouri’s House Special Committee on Rural Issues that would authorize Columbia-based University of Missouri Health Care to acquire hospitals across 25 rural counties in the region, according to an April 6 viewpoint published by the…
As 2027 approaches, Medicare Advantage plans are navigating tighter margins, increased oversight and higher expectations for accuracy. They are entering a more constrained environment where performance, not volume, will determine financial outcomes. From expanded RADV audit exposure to tighter expectations…
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