Stark law is one of the most consequential regulations governing financial relationships in healthcare, designed to prevent fraud and abuse in Medicare and Medicaid by prohibiting certain types of physician self-referrals. Here are 10 key things to know, according to…
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Each year, influenza affects up to 41 million people, leading to millions of medical visits. Smarter workflows and targeted prevention strategies are crucial to avoid staff burnout and increase patient and provider safety. Inside, you’ll learn how to:
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Most health systems don’t lose revenue because they use locum physicians; they lose it because of how they deploy them. When used strategically, locum tenens physicians can help preserve patient access, support clinical teams and protect margins during coverage gaps.…
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May Lau, MD, a physician specializing in adolescent medicine, has chosen to surrender her Texas medical license and move her practice to Oregon after being sued by Attorney General Ken Paxton over allegations that she illegally provided gender-affirming care to…
The role of chief medical officer has seen significant transformation over the last five years as the use of AI and other advanced technologies becomes more widespread in healthcare. The CMO role is likely to continue this transformation as the…
New Medicaid work requirements. Tighter eligibility redeterminations. Steep funding cuts. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act could reshape hospital and payer finances, especially for rural and safety-net providers. While many are still waiting for federal guidance, leading organizations are already…
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Pain during IUD placement is a real concern for patients and has historically been undertreated and inadequately addressed. With new guidance in 2025 from ACOG, many clinicians and clinical teams are eager to understand what evidence-based and practical options for…
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Lisa Goldthwaite, MD, MPH, FACOG
Clinical Advisor at Upstream USA
Mara D'Amico
Senior Regional Director of Partnerships, North at Upstream USA
The Office of Inspector General recently approved the investment structure of Requestor, a medical technology company specializing in stroke treatment devices. Because the company was founded by a physician and remains partly owned by physicians, the decision could have far-reaching…
Hospitals and health systems are pressed to find timely, innovative ways to generate value and navigate economic headwinds. In this webinar, the discussion will be focused around how leading health systems are using data-driven strategies to bridge the gap between…
Dec 4, 2025 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM America/Chicago
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Dr. Aash Shah
CMO, HealthTrust
John Kontor, MD
SVP, GM Clinical Decision Support, Optum
John Beard
CMO, GE Healthcare
As the federal government shutdown stretches into its fourth week, hospitals across the country are feeling the strain. Kevin Post, DO, CMO of Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Avera Health, joined Becker’s to discuss how his focus is on supporting physicians and…