Health systems across the U.S. are expanding gastroenterology services as demand for digestive care, endoscopy and colorectal screening continues to rise. From new partnerships between academic health centers and technology companies to expanding outpatient capacities, Becker’s has reported on five…
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Hartford (Conn.) HealthCare has received certificate-of-need approval to acquire Wallingford, Conn.-based Consulting Cardiologists P.C. The system expects that the transaction will be completed this summer, it confirmed in an email to Becker’s June 9. Hartford HealthCare Medical Group filed a…
Disconnected systems don’t just slow operations, they create friction at every point of the patient journey and erode the staff experience over time. Many organizations have invested heavily in new tools. But when scheduling, communication, clinical workflows and follow-up care…
Jul 9, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
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- Gregory Hall, Chief Clinical Operations Officer, Central Florida Healthcare
- Jeff Gartland, Chief Executive Officer, Relatient
- Michael Palantoni, Chief Strategy and Corporate Development Officer, athenahealth
The federal government’s proposed expansion of a major joint replacement payment model could open the door for certified registered nurse anesthetists to qualify for better Medicare reimbursement. Under the proposed FY 2027 Inpatient Prospective Payment System rule, CMS would expand…
Uncertainty surrounding control over physician practices and decision-making power at healthcare organizations has reached a crescendo in 2026 as hospitals, staffing firms and private equity groups grow their influence in markets across the country. Three recent physician contracting cases have…