Whether you manage performance across physician groups, hospital-based services or an entire health system, operating reliably at scale has become critical to protecting revenue and reducing risk. As complexity grows, so do the points where performance can break down. Staffing…
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The American Heart Association named Bradley Maron, MD, editor-in-chief of Circulation, the association’s peer-reviewed journal and a leading scientific publication in cardiovascular medicine. In his role, Dr. Maron will shape the journal’s editorial direction and continue its commitment to publishing…
UnityPoint Clinic-Dubuque (Iowa) opened a new monthly electrophysiology clinic June 26. The clinic, led by electrophysiologist Tyler Rasmussen, MD, PhD, will operate one day a month. It will provide consultations and pre- and post-procedure care for heart rhythm disorders, according…
A mandatory bundled payment model is arriving for orthopedic care, and under CJR-X, hospitals and health systems will be accountable for the total cost and quality of each episode — whether or not they are prepared. Programs that misjudge their…
Aug 27, 2026 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
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- P. Maxwell Courtney, MD, Chair of AAHKS Advocacy Committee Division Chief of Adult Reconstruction at Rothman Orthopedics Associate Professor, Orthopedic Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University
- Stephen Engstrom, MD, MBA, AAHKS Advocacy Committee Member
- Bronwyn Spira PT, MPT, Founder & CEO, Force Therapeutics
Too many payers run their value-based care strategy on a stack of disconnected point solutions. Chart retrieval tools don’t connect to quality alert platforms. Coding tools don’t talk to claims systems. Every vendor brings its own implementation, training and contract…
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New York City-based Mount Sinai Health System published the largest North American study on the Ross procedure, finding it delivers stronger long-term durability and survival than mechanical or biological valve alternatives, it said in a June 23 news release. The…
Americans are living longer, but the healthcare system is not keeping pace. By 2030, the U.S. is projected to face a shortage of 121,900 physicians. At the same time, 63.7 percent of adults age 65 and older are managing two…
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Telehealth is no longer a workaround; it is core infrastructure for how care gets delivered. In one industry survey, 93% of organizations reported an active telehealth program, and 69% have run one for three years or more. Drawing on that…
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Cardiac PET use in U.S. cardiology offices nearly tripled over the past decade and outpatient PET volume is projected to grow more than 60% in the years ahead. Today, more health systems are turning to PET to strengthen cardiovascular care…
Jul 30, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
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- Rupa Sanghani, MD, FACC, FASNC, Grace DeForest and William Louis Veeck Endowed Professor of Cardiovascular Research Director of Nuclear Cardiology, Rush University Medical Center
- Brendon Loiselle, Chief Business Development Officer, CDL Nuclear Technologies
Healthcare supply chains can no longer rely on reactive strategies. Persistent shortages, fluctuating costs and global disruptions have exposed vulnerabilities in traditional procurement models, while finance and operations leaders are being asked to improve efficiency, reduce waste and strengthen resilience.…
Aug 10, 2026 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
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- Eric Tritch, SVP Supply Chain & Support Services, UChicago Medicine
- Ian Macdonald, Chief Financial Officer, Union Hospital
- Eric J. Price, MBA, Chief Financial Officer, Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital
- Jacqueline Owens, Assistant Vice President, Strategic Sourcing, Ochsner Health