The following gastroenterologists lead departments at hospitals ranked among the top 10 for gastroenterology and GI surgery by U.S. News & World Report for 2025-26. James Hamilton, MD, is director of hepatology and interim director of the division of gastroenterology…
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Portland, Ore.-based Legacy Health plans to close several clinics and programs across Oregon and Washington amid ongoing financial pressures, the system said in an Oct. 19 statement shared with Becker’s. Here are seven things to know: 1. In the statement,…
The University of Maryland in Baltimore has announced plans to develop the first AI-powered “smart” ASC, Government Technology reported Oct. 21. The planned 36,000-square-foot facility is being developed in partnership with Axis Research & Technologies. A location for the ASC…
Baptist Health Heart & Vascular Care has added Yelenis Seijo De Armas, MD, to its staff. Dr. Seijo De Armas is a cardiologist with clinical interests in the optimization of cardiovascular health in women and expectant mothers, according to an…
Jacksonville, Fla.-based Borland Groover has appointed four new C-suite leaders, according to an Oct. 20 news release shared with Becker’s. The new executives join Jackie Kennedy, chief operating officer for Borland Groover’s ancillary division, who has been with the company…
California is the highest-paying state for nurse practitioners, while Tennessee ranks the lowest, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Here are the 10 states where nurse practitioners earn the highest average annual salary: State Annual salary California…
Here are five anesthesiologists who have made headlines in the last month: 1. Mountain Home, Ark.-based Baxter Health added cardiac anesthesiologist Victoria Belopolsky, MD, to its medical staff. 2. John Zerwas, MD, received the 2024 Distinguished Service Award from the…
AI is flooding healthcare, but not all of it improves outcomes or deserves trust. For payer leaders overseeing utilization, case management and other clinical operations, the question isn’t whether to adopt AI — it’s how to evaluate the right kind.…
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Tony Oliva, DO, MMM, FACPE
Chief Medical Officer, MCG Health
Savannah, Ga.-based Optim Health System has named James Barnes, BSN, RN, as administrator of Optim Surgery Center, according to an Oct. 22 Savannah Business Journal report. Mr. Barnes will oversee the center’s daily operations and clinical performance. He previously served…
Health system leaders are moving from pilots to practical results with data and AI. As ecosystems mature and generative models evolve, the focus is shifting to trusted data foundations, responsible rollout and measurable outcomes. Yet many organizations still face fragmented…
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Murali Gandhirajan
Global Healthcare and Life Sciences CTO, Snowflake
Joe Warbington
Industry Principal, Healthcare, Snowflake.
David Sylvan
Chief Strategy, Innovation, and Marketing Officer; President, UH Ventures University Hospitals
Amit Patel
Head of Innovation, ChenMed