Gastroenterology is a rapidly changing specialty as physicians find new ways to utilize emerging technology and clinical developments to improve patient access and outcomes. Here are four physicians on who are pushing innovation and clinical advancement in GI: 1. Amiko…
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Sanford Health — the nation’s largest rural health system, serving more than 2 million patients across the upper Midwest — has taken a deliberate, organization-wide approach to clinician well-being by investing in relationships, leadership development and a culture of listening.…
Mar 24, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM America/Chicago
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Heather Spies, MD, MBA
Physician Director of Clinician Experience and Well-being, Sanford Health
Jim Gilligan
VP Health System and Group Partnerships, American Medical Association
Raleigh, N.C.-based Compass Surgical Partners’ new CEO, Mark Langston, told Becker’s the company’s next chapter will be defined by “disciplined” expansion through scaling joint ventures with health systems, deepening physician alignment and building denser ASC networks across geographies. Compass’ “high…
WVU Medicine United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, W.Va., broke ground on a 62,000-square-foot outpatient surgery center, according to a Feb. 5 report from WV News. The $48 million project will include eight operating rooms equipped with robotic capabilities. The center…
Female physicians earn 22.2% less in total compensation, about $354,000 annually, compared to $463,000 for men, according to a Marit Health report published Feb. 3. The report covered the physician gender pay gap, analyzing 10,865 anonymous full-time physician salary submissions…
A federal law enacted Feb. 3 streamlines provider enrollment in Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program across state lines, clearing administrative barriers for children with complex or congenital conditions in need of specialized cardiac care. The Accelerating Kids’ Access to…
Healthcare leaders recognize that market differentiation, network integrity and measurable clinical impact are no longer optional — they’re strategic necessities. The question isn’t whether precision medicine fits into these aims, but how to execute successfully. St. Luke’s University Health Network…
Mar 10, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM America/Chicago
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Aldo Carmona, MD
Senior Vice President, Clinical Integration, St. Luke’s University Health Network
Cassie Hajek, MD
Medical Director, Helix Research Network
Craig Newman
Chief Transformation Officer, Helix
Pharmacy procurement now sits at the intersection of financial performance, supply chain and regulatory accountability. As margins tighten and shortages persist, leaders can no longer rely on isolated purchasing decisions to protect their organizations. This report outlines a clearer path…
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Renton, Wash.-based Providence has re-opened its North Coast Surgery Center in Oceanside, Calif., the Times Standard reported Feb. 5. The revamped facility includes an expansion of outpatient endoscopy services, according to the report, offering colonoscopies and other gastrointestinal procedures. About…
Affordability and access are two of the biggest concerns among healthcare leaders in 2026, and cardiology falls directly into these priorities. A 2024 study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology found that almost half of all U.S.…