After two volatile years marked by regulatory uncertainty and uneven deal values, health services mergers and acquisitions could pick up in 2026, according to a Dec. 16 report from PwC. Here are 10 trends to know from the report: 1.…
The Latest
OR inefficiencies are a known drain on resources — but many hospitals still struggle to drive sustainable change. In this live panel, physician executives from WakeMed, Lee Health and Cone Health share what it really takes to transform surgical services…
Jan 28, 2026 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM America/Chicago
Presented by:
Presenters
Matthew Tsuei, MD
President, Central Carolina Surgery, A Duke Health Practice; Former Chair, Cone Health iQueue Committee
Charles Harr, MD, MBA
Chief Medical Officer, WakeMed
Cardiology, ophthalmology and oncology/urology have some of the highest earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation multiples in today’s market, according to a Nov. 18 report from Focus Investment Bankers. Here’s a breakdown of average EBITDA multiples, by physician specialty:
As 2026 approaches, practices face growing pressure on all sides — from tighter reimbursements and unpredictable payer behavior to increasing patient affordability challenges and rapid shifts in technology. This webinar will break down key findings from a 2026 revenue cycle…
Feb 19, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM America/Chicago
Presented by:
Presenters
Darshan Patel
President, Emergency Medicine and Hospital Medicine, Ventra Health
Sarah Herzog
President, Anesthesia and Radiology, Ventra Health
HEDIS season shouldn’t require all-hands-on-deck for months at a time — yet many health plans report rising burnout, staffing strain and mounting pressure to hit quality targets with fewer resources. Leaders need a way to stay ahead of deadlines without…
On Demand
Presented by:
Presenters
Kin Lai
Senior Product Manager, Payer, Inovalon
Mark Paddock
Senior Director, Professional Services, Inovalon
Anesthesiologists are increasingly stepping beyond the operating room and into roles at the enterprise level. With their expertise in perioperative medicine, patient safety and team-based care, have risen to the role of chief medical officer. Here are five anesthesiologists currently…
While clinical AI gets the spotlight, back-office operations are quietly being reshaped by automation, data intelligence and workflow tools that ease burdens across finance, HR, administration and more. The result? Leading health systems are improving efficiency, reducing burnout and building…
Jan 22, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM America/Chicago
Presented by:
Presenters
Joanna White
Lead Healthcare Solutions Executive, Infor
Clif Gaus
Senior Manager, Technology and Innovation, Infor
Manual, fragmented pre-admission testing strains perioperative teams and the operating room. Phone tag for histories, missing documents and late risk discovery all drive day-of-surgery delays, idle rooms and staff burnout. Leaders need a faster, more reliable way to prepare patients…
Jan 21, 2026 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM America/Chicago
Presented by:
Presenters
Tammy Jones, PhD, RN, NE-BC
Chief Nursing Officer / Associate Vice Chancellor for Patient Care Services & Clinical Operations, UAMS
Alvin Stewart, MD
Medical Director, Urology Center / Epic Anesthesia Operational Lead / Anesthesiologist, UAMS
Andrew Fisher, MD
Co-Medical Director, Perioperative Care Coordination, Qventus Assistant Professor, Anesthesiology, Medical University of South Carolina
Consolidation, reimbursement and administrative burdens were among the biggest challenges for independent physicians in 2025. The American Independent Medical Practice Association is targeting several key points of advocacy in the year ahead to address these concerns, David Eagle, MD, president…
As healthcare’s complexities and demands intensify, physician leadership remains a critical aspect of ensuring high-quality patient care and advancing and implementing clinical innovations. According to a 2024 survey by Jackson Physician Search and the Medical Group Management Association, 67% of…