Sanford Health Fargo (N.D.) has announced several changes to its physician leadership team, the Grand Forks Herland reported Jan. 22. 1. Doug Griffin, MD, is retiring from his position as chief physician in May. Dr. Griffin has practiced family medicine…
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Health systems are spending more on technology than ever, but many digital and C-suite leaders still face tough questions about substantiating value and investment strategies. When ROI is siloed or unclear, innovation can stall, governance can break down and technology…
Feb 17, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM America/Chicago
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Presenters
Leah Rosengaus
Director, DigitalHealth, Stanford Health Care
Rajesh (Raj) Patel, MD, MPH, MA
VP of Digital Patient Experience, Mass General Brigham
Todd Guenzburger, MD, FACP
Vice President, Chief Health Information Officer, Southern Illinois Healthcare
Dan D’Orazio
CEO, Sage Growth Partners, LLC
The physician shortage in Hawaii has gotten more severe over the last year according to the Hawaii Tribune Herland reported Jan. 20. The report highlights a recent study, The Hawaii Physicians Workforce Report, which found that the state was short…
The AMA Community Health Impact Lab is accepting applications for its $1 million micro grant initiative, which will fund up to 20 physician-led projects aimed at improving community health. According to a Jan. 21 news release, each project will receive…
As clinical and operational complexity grows, health system leaders are rethinking how education can strengthen their workforce for current and future demands. At SSM Health, education has become a systemwide lever for workforce stability, not a standalone perk. In this…
Feb 23, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM America/Chicago
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Janet Smith-Hill
Chief People Officer, SSM Health
Amber Wood, DNP RN, MBA
Vice President – Clinical Education & Clinical Placements, SSM Health
Wayne Wright
Human Resources – Talent Management, SSM Health
Advancements in physician ownership models and AI are a few of the things that physicians are eyeing with anticipation in the year ahead. Two physicians recently joined Becker’s to discuss what is exciting them in healthcare. Editor’s note: Responses have…
Specialty care leaders are navigating a pivotal moment. Reimbursement pressure, workforce constraints, outpatient migration and consolidation are converging, forcing specialty care organizations to rethink how they operate and grow. Models built on manual processes and disconnected technology are increasingly difficult…
Feb 26, 2026 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM America/Chicago
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Sri Velamoor
CEO, NextGen Healthcare
Hospitals are sending more messages than ever, yet critical information still isn’t reaching nurses when it matters most. Seventy percent of nurses report receiving workplace updates several times per week, but many still miss essential safety protocols, compliance updates and…
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Efforts to unionize among physicians have been on the rise over the last several years as they face increased pressures from burnout, corporatization and rising inflation. Here are five things to know about the state of physician unionization in 2026:…
The relationship between physicians and their patients has come under intense pressure in recent years as medical misinformation and corporate interests become dominant forces in healthcare. Three physicians recently joined Becker’s to discuss what they see as the biggest disruptions…