Here are nine updates from Optum, the parent company of ASC chain SCA Health, that Becker’s has reported on since Sept. 1: 1. The company plans to lay off 572 employees and shut down clinics in the state, according to…
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An Alabama-based physician has pleaded guilty to a $6 million telemedicine fraud scheme involving medically unnecessary durable medical equipment and genetic testing, according to a Nov. 13 news release from the Justice Department. What happened?
Anesthesia teams are under growing pressure as surgical demand rises, staffing tightens and financial strains mount. Yet their role in driving safety, efficiency and surgical access is more critical than ever. Across the country, anesthesia leaders are urging organizations to…
Fountain Valley, Calif.-based MemorialCare Medical Group has appointed Babak Firoozi, MD, to serve as medical director of gastroenterology. In the role, he will lead initiatives to improve care coordination, standardize clinical protocols, and support physician engagement, according to a Nov.…
Health systems are pursuing growth targets with an exhausted clinical workforce. Leaders from Jefferson Health, Henry Ford Health and Rush will make the executive case for physician well-being — not as a perk, but as a lever for retention, access…
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Jim Gilligan
VP Health System and Group Partnerships, American Medical Association
Joseph G. Cacchione, MD, FACC, CEO
Jefferson Health
Steven Kalkanis, MD, EVP
Henry Ford Health; CEO, Henry Ford Medical Group and Henry Ford Hospital
Luis A. Garcia, MD, FACS, MBA, FACHE
President, RUSH Medical Group
Heather Farley, MD, MHCDS
VP of Professional Satisfaction, American Medical Association
Eighty-five percent of healthcare consumers consider perceived safety when choosing a provider — and this assessment starts online, not at the front desk. Outdated listings, unclear communication and disjointed workflows can erode trust before a visit even begins. Press Ganey’s…
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In an environment where hospitals increasingly subsidize anesthesia services, groups are expected to demonstrate efficiency, cost awareness and stronger partnership with facility leadership. A November 3 blog post by Coronis Health, examined why today’s anesthesia practices must broaden their focus…
On October 31, 2025, CMS finalized its 2026 Physician Fee Schedule, outlining payment updates, telehealth changes, behavioral health expansions and adjustments affecting clinicians across care settings. A November 5 Coronis Health blog post details what Medicare physicians can expect heading…
By 2026, healthcare leaders will be expected to do more than “keep up” with technology—they’ll be expected to orchestrate it. This executive-level panel brings together experts in interoperability, workforce management, and supply chain to explore how AI-driven, cloud-ready systems will…
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Melissa Amell
Sr. Director Healthcare Strategy Supply Chain, Infor
Adam Luff
VP Product Solutions NA – Payors and Providers, Infor
Joerg Schwarz
Senior Director for Healthcare Interoperability Solutions and Strategy, Infor
Kristin Shelley
Director of Industry & Solution Strategy – Healthcare WFM, Infor
Las Vegas-based Sun Valley Surgery Center recently suffered a data breach affecting more than 27,000 individuals. The ASC said it became aware on Sept. 3 of a potential issue involving its information systems. An investigation into the incident determined that…