A jury sided in favor of Johnstown, Colo.-based Nadora Healthcare and awarded it just over $300,000 in its contract dispute with a spine surgeon. Dr. Techy sued Nadora, formerly Arete Surgical Centers, in 2022 alleging breach of contract. He joined…
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Non-acute providers operate in one of the most cost-sensitive environments in healthcare. Leaders face the challenge of maintaining high-quality care while navigating complex supply chains and rising patient demand. To address these pressures, outpatient facilities require more than just conventional…
Denials remain on the rise as errors become harder to catch early and eligibility rechecks take longer. This 2025 State of Claims report — based on a survey of healthcare finance and revenue cycle professionals — identifies what is driving…
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Traditional consultants deliver reports and recommendations — then leave hospitals to figure out the rest. It’s a model that’s falling short in today’s healthcare environment. That’s why hospitals are shifting toward co-managed partnerships. These models embed clinical and operational leaders…
Nov 18, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM America/Chicago
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John Birkmeyer, MD
President, Medical Group, Sound Physicians
Roberta Luskin-Hawk, MD
Regional President, Sound Physicians
Melissa Buchner-Mehling, MD, CHCQM, CPHYADV, FABQAURP
Associate Chief Medical Officer, Sound Physicians
The American College of Cardiology has submitted comments to CMS asking for changes to the proposed rules for the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System. Here are eight things to know: Read the organization’s full…
Overall transaction activity in the healthcare services sector ticked up slightly in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the prior quarter, though dealmaking still trails the robust levels seen in recent years, according to a blog post from consulting…
Norwich, N.Y- based UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital has expanded its cardiology program with the addition of Joseph Petro, MD, and Ifrah Abdirahman, MD. Dr. Petro specializes in general cardiology, according to an Aug. 26 system news release. Dr. Abdirahman focuses…
Kenneth Haselby, MD, an anesthesiologist in Battle Ground, Ind., has died at age 84, according to an obituary published by Legacy.com. Dr. Haselby earned his undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering from West Lafayette, Ind.-based Purdue University in 1964. He went…
In times of stress or transformation, open and honest communication becomes the cornerstone of team cohesion, collaboration, and trust. This session examines the real risks of poor communication and outlines a clear, practical path toward transparency, consistency, and openness at…
Oct 22, 2025 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM America/Chicago
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Alberto Hazan, MD, MBA
s the Senior Vice President of Envision Physician Services for the West Division and has been a practicing emergency physician for more than 18 years. He is the author of over 40 medical articles and seven novels, including Dr. Vigilante, the #1 bestselling medical thriller soon to be adapted into a television series.
Observation care is underused, inconsistently applied and frequently misunderstood — but it has a major role to play in reducing unnecessary inpatient admissions and controlling national health expenditures. This whitepaper explores how properly implemented observation care can support payer-provider alignment,…
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