Fort Worth, Texas-based Radiology Associates of North Texas projected more than $51 million in avoidable administrative costs tied to current No Surprises Act arbitration batching rules and unpaid Independent Dispute Resolution awards. In a May 19 news release, the physician-owned…
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When something goes wrong in an ASC, the instinct is often to find fault fast. But the leaders building the strongest safety cultures are doing the opposite — slowing down, looking at systems first and creating the kind of psychological…
Healthcare prices have steadily risen over the last 20 years as hospitals continue to consolidate physician practices across the country, with hospitals driving a third of overall costs, according to an April 2026 report by Paragon Health Institute, The report…
Staffing challenges in healthcare are not evenly distributed, and the systems that recognize that are gaining ground. In many organizations, a small number of units, departments or facilities drive a disproportionate share of vacancies, turnover and premium labor spend. Systemwide…
Jun 18, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
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- Kim Cummings, SPHR, SCP, CDE
- Nichole Stewart, MHA
- Taryn Coates
- Jim Hein
Expansion of ambulatory care is central to St. Louis-based Ascension’s growth strategy, particularly through the planned acquisition of AmSurg, according to financial documents published May 15. The health system is poised to become one of the largest ASC operators in…
Up to 85% of claim denials trace back to the 12 minutes a clinician spends with a patient in the exam room. Health systems have invested heavily in clearinghouses, billing systems and denial management. Yet the most critical moment in…
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- Umar Bowers
- Katie Prevas
- Josh Margulies
Every day, provider organizations lose patients they never realize they’ve missed. Patients with open referrals, overdue preventive care, unrebooked no-shows and unresolved balances often fall out of the system entirely. Staff shortages and fragmented workflows make proactive outreach difficult to…
Jun 16, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
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- Jon Wang
- Sam Walters
- Parinita Amin, MD
Attorneys general from 25 states and the District of Columbia have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration to block an Education Department rule that limits which degree programs qualify for higher federal student loan limits. The rule — finalized…
Workplace violence prevention (WPV) has become a priority across healthcare, with organizations investing in committees, reporting processes, and formal programs. Yet despite this progress, many efforts focus solely on physical skills, without addressing staff readiness. Inconsistent adoption, competing priorities, and…
Jun 18, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
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- Susan Driscoll
- Don Krohn
- Gina Skjerseth
Sterile processing departments and operating rooms often hit a breaking point before real change occurs. Emplify Health by Gundersen acted earlier. Leaders identified early warning signs that threatened surgical throughput and long-term expansion. Instead of turning to short-term fixes, the…
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- Leah Schild
- Jennifer Greisen