Relative value units have been the standard for measuring physicians’ productivity, determining compensation and other metrics for years. But as healthcare shifts to value-based metrics, the future of the RVU is increasingly seen as uncertain. History of the compensation system…
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The White House has confirmed the $100,000 fee associated with H-1B visa petitions applies only to new applicants outside the U.S., The Wall Street Journal reported Oct. 20. Here are four other things to know about the update: 1. Employers…
Health system leaders are moving from pilots to practical results with data and AI. As ecosystems mature and generative models evolve, the focus is shifting to trusted data foundations, responsible rollout and measurable outcomes. Yet many organizations still face fragmented…
Nov 19, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM America/Chicago
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Murali Gandhirajan
Global Healthcare and Life Sciences CTO, Snowflake
Joe Warbington
Industry Principal, Healthcare, Snowflake.
David Sylvan
Chief Strategy, Innovation, and Marketing Officer; President, UH Ventures University Hospitals
Amit Patel
Head of Innovation, ChenMed
As health systems pivot toward proactive care, the focus is shifting from disease management to personalized wellness. But making that shift isn’t easy — it demands new tech, new mindsets and new ways of defining value. Join executives from Vituity,…
Nov 20, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM America/Chicago
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Andrew Smith
Chief Operations and Business Officer, Vituity
Liz Kearney
Senior Director of Precision Health, UW Health
Enitza D. George, MD, MBA, MSAI
Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Family and Community Medicine, Chief Population Health Officer, University Hospital at Downstate
Bobbie Kumar, MD, MBA, FAAFP
Director, Clinical Transformation, Vituity and Director & Co-founder; MOOV Health & Wellness
While the U.S. contends with a projected shortage of 86,000 physicians by 2036, the American Board of Medical Specialties contributes to the bottleneck of physicians into the workforce, Paul Teirstein, MD, claims in a viewpoint published in the Wall Street…
For physicians and other frontline healthcare workers, apologizing is an essential step in addressing medical errors and building a trusting relationship with patients, Paolo Spriano, MD, writes in an Oct. 17 viewpoint published by Medscape. “When done properly, an apology…
“Nuclear verdicts” — jury awards of $10 million or more — are becoming increasingly common in malpractice cases against hospitals, physicians and ASCs. Economic and social inflation are key drivers behind the surge, Medscape reported Oct. 20. Recent examples illustrate…
Between artificial intelligence breakthroughs and mounting insurance and reimbursement pressures, physicians across all specialties are grappling with a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape. Here are five trends keeping physicians up: 1. The promise and pressure of AI Artificial intelligence is reshaping…
As 2026 approaches, health systems are bracing for the ripple effects of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), rising labor costs, and the accelerating pace of AI adoption. Leaders are being asked to improve efficiency, retain staff, and integrate…
Dec 2, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM America/Chicago
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Susan M. Grant, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN
Chief Clinical Officer symplr
Robert Bart, MD
Chief Medical Information Officer, UPMC Health Services Division University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)
Brienne Sandow, MSN, RN, NEA-BC
Chief Operating Officer and Chief Nursing Officer; Associate VP of Operations St. Luke’s Meridian Medical Center
Aaron Wilcox, MD
General Surgeon and Care Experience Technology Leader Kaiser Permanente (Southern California)
For health plans and health systems, care gaps present clinical, financial and operational challenges. Missed screenings, fragmented communication and outdated outreach methods put incentive dollars, member trust and Star Ratings at risk. But some organizations are finding a way forward.…
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