Medicare Advantage markets remain highly concentrated across the U.S., according to the American Medical Association’s new report, “Competition in Health Insurance: A Comprehensive Study of U.S. Markets.” AMA researchers analyzed data from 2024 across 384 metropolitan areas, all 50 states…
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Aging populations are accelerating demand for neurological care, pushing health systems to rethink how and when they identify cognitive decline. Traditional assessment models rely heavily on cognitive testing and structural imaging, which can limit visibility into early or functional change.…
Mar 3, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST
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Presenters:
- Anand Murthy, MBA, FACHE, CEO, Encompass Health
- Liz Popwell, FACHE, System Vice President, Corporate and International Strategy, CommonSpirit Health
- Iftach Dolev, PhD, CEO, QuantalX Neuroscience
- Ruchi Garg, MD, MBA, FACS, FACOG, Chief Medical Officer, Fairview Park Hospital, HCA Healthcare
Marc Greenberg, MD, a minimally invasive spine surgeon at Providence, R.I.-based University Orthopedics, has operated in some of the most complex environments in spine surgery, but when he talks about what makes a patient experience better in 2026, he doesn’t…
Cardiology’s shift to the outpatient setting is accelerating, but leaders say anesthesia capacity could become a limiting factor as more complex procedures move beyond the hospital. In its 2026 final rule published Nov. 21, CMS approved four cardiovascular codes for…
Stool DNA testing climbed sharply after the pandemic began while colonoscopy and fecal immunochemical test use fell, a study of nearly 25 million privately insured Blue Cross Blue Shield beneficiaries found. The study was published Oct. 21 in JAMA Network…
Salt Lake City-based Intermountain Health has acquired Steinberg Diagnostic Medical Imaging, an outpatient radiology company with 12 locations across the Las Vegas Valley. The acquisition adds diagnostic imaging services to Intermountain’s network of more than 80 clinics at over 65…
Health systems are spending more on technology than ever, but many digital and C-suite leaders still face tough questions about substantiating value and investment strategies. When ROI is siloed or unclear, innovation can stall, governance can break down and technology…
Feb 17, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CST
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Presenters:
- Leah Rosengaus, Director, DigitalHealth, Stanford Health Care
- Rajesh (Raj) Patel, MD, MPH, MA, VP of Digital Patient Experience, Mass General Brigham
- Todd Guenzburger, MD, FACP, Vice President, Chief Health Information Officer, Southern Illinois Healthcare
- Dan D’Orazio, CEO, Sage Growth Partners, LLC
Consolidation among health insurers has damaging effects on independent physician practices and their patients, according to the American Medical Association’s new report, “Competition in Health Insurance: A Comprehensive Study of U.S. Markets.” AMA researchers analyzed data from 2024 across 384…
As clinical and operational complexity grows, health system leaders are rethinking how education can strengthen their workforce for current and future demands. At SSM Health, education has become a systemwide lever for workforce stability, not a standalone perk. In this…
Feb 23, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST
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Presenters:
- Janet Smith-Hill, Chief People Officer, SSM Health
- Amber Wood, DNP RN, MBA, Vice President – Clinical Education & Clinical Placements, SSM Health
- Wayne Wright, Human Resources – Talent Management, SSM Health
ASC quality performance showed mixed results in 2024, according to new data from the MedPAC. Several outcome measures tracked under the Ambulatory Surgical Center Quality Reporting program remained largely stable year over year, while others saw small but statistically significant…