Healthcare affordability is emerging as one of the defining anxieties heading into the 2026 midterms, as rising premiums, ballooning deductibles and even upfront payment demands reshape how voters think about their coverage. For a wave of Democratic physicians and nurses…
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Your technology is live—but can you demonstrate what improved? Before making the next investment, health system leaders need to understand what existing capabilities are delivering, what the data tells them about performance, and whether remaining gaps involve technology, workflow, ownership,…
Oct 23, 2026 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
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Presenters:
- Chae Menard, Vice President, Professional & Advisory Services, Claritev
- Stephanie Farley, Professional Services Executive, Solutions & Consulting, Claritev
Provider organizations have the budget, the roadmap and the confidence. Scaling is still where initiatives break down. Digital transformation spending is climbing across the industry, and 92% of executives expect measurable ROI within 24 months. But asked to name the…
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