Houston is the best-paying city for cardiologists with one to seven years of experience, according to Medscape’s salary explorer. New cardiologists are coveted across the country; 62% of U.S. counties have no practicing cardiologist, a gap linked to significantly higher…
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Many health plans still rely on basic segmentation and static messages — leaving members feeling like numbers. But the stakes are rising fast: With heightened expectations and fierce competition, payers must deliver timely, relevant experiences to keep members engaged. Join…
Aug 27, 2025 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM America/Chicago
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Robert Connely
Pega Systems – Healthcare Industry Market Leader at Pega Systems
Lori Logan
President & CEO, NASCO
Tina Galloway
Vice President, Enterprise Client Executive, Optum
Mike Gerrish
From Member Frustration to Member Loyalty: And the role of AI
Colorectal cancer rates are rising sharply among people age 50 and younger, alarming oncologists, public health experts and health systems. Researchers say the causes are likely multifaceted and still under investigation. Here are 10 key trends: 1. Gastrointestinal cancers are…
Cardiology faces an ongoing workforce shortage with significant implications for patients, as well as physicians and other providers already working in the specialty. Here are 10 things to know about the state of the cardiology workforce shortage in 2025: 1.…
Stark law due diligence in clinic acquisitions must include meticulous evaluation of physician ownership and compensation to prevent self-referrals, according to a blog post from attorney Aaron Hall. Here are 10 things to know about Stark law compliance and clinic…
Integrating AI into utilization management (UM) holds great promise. However, but without the right foundation, adoption stalls. At Sharp HealthCare, leadership knew that selecting the right AI tool was only part of the puzzle. They built a deliberate change management…
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Zachary Lenert, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, AMC
VP of Integrated Care Management Sharp Healthcare
Tonya Soroosh, MSJ, RN, CCM
System Director, Case Management Sharp Healthcare
From certified registered nurse anesthetist retirements to hard-to-fill specialty roles, ASC leaders are grappling with a shifting staffing landscape. Three ASC administrators joined Becker’s to discuss their biggest workforce challenges and the creative strategies they’re using to address them. Editor’s…
CMS released the 2026 proposed payment rule for hospital outpatient departments and ASCs on July 15. The proposal included the addition of 276 procedures to the Covered Procedures List for ASCs. It also proposed phasing out the inpatient only list,…
From the potential fallout of federal legislation to the rising costs of anesthesia services, two ASC administrators joined Becker’s to discuss the biggest financial threats they’re monitoring this quarter. Question: If you had to name one financial threat you’re watching…
Cardiology is undergoing rapid consolidation, fueled by growing private equity interest and structural changes in physician employment. Here are eight key numbers that illustrate the pace and scope of this shift: 1. The number of PE-backed cardiology platforms has more…