A year’s worth of consolidation trends, a leader’s journey and new AI regulations emerge
December 17, 2025

1. A big year for physician consolidation Full story

2. This CMO's uncommon path — and why he says it's a strength Full story

3. Surgeon access up, cancellations down: Inside the OR performance playbook for 2026 here.

 

4. The untapped power of physician influence Full story

5. NAACP urges 'equity-1st' approach to healthcare AI Full story

6. Sarasota Memorial cut discharge delays systemwide — see what worked here.

 

7. Illinois medical aid-in-dying law to take effect in 2026: 6 notes Full story

8. Pharmaceutical company acquires independent physician practice platform for $3.6B Full story

9. New York physician pleads guilty for accepting kickbacks Full story

10. Anesthesia leaders on the changes that will shape 2026 Full story

 

11. Tight budgets, rising fraud: See how health systems invest strategically in security and compliance here.

12. 25+ new cardiology facilities, practices that opened in 2025 Full story

13. 8 hospital M&As in 15 days Full story

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14. Outdated wireless networks delay care. See how IT leaders are fixing it here.

15. What's helping pharmacies meet payer rules + cut time-to-therapy? Find out here.

16. AI is changing compliance training. Build capabilities that retain staff — register here.

17. Becker’s resources don’t stop here — explore more webinars and whitepapers.

 

 

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