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Beyond Efficiency: How AI Is Reshaping Workforce and Care Delivery in Rural Health

Forward-thinking rural health systems are not approaching the $50B Rural Health Transformation Program as a one-time funding opportunity; they’re treating it as a catalyst to rethink how care is delivered, how clinicians work, and how long-term sustainability is achieved. Across…

May 13, 2026 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT

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Meghan Sims, Director of Partner Success, Abridge
Dr. Veronica Hooper, Chief Health Officer, Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic
David Rich, MD, Chief Medical Information Officer WVU Medicine

Mount Sinai study finds 'molecular brake' limiting spine, nerve repair

New York City-based Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai researchers have identified a “molecular switch” that may be capable of helping improve recovery after peripheral nerve or spinal cord injuries. During the study, published in Nature, researchers found that…

Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance adds surgeon

Adam Cochran, MD, joined Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance in Nashville, the practice said in an April 1 LinkedIn post. Dr. Cochran is a hand, wrist and elbow surgeon, and he will see patients at the Columbia, Tenn. location. He earned his…

40+ orthopedic surgeons on the move in Q1

Here are more than 40 orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine physicians who joined new hospitals and practices in the first quarter of 2026, as reported by Becker’s. Note: This list is not exhaustive.

Spectrum Spine earns FDA clearance for next-generation BioBraille nanotechnology

Spectrum Spine’s next-generation BioBraille nanotechnology earned the FDA’s 510(k) clearance, according to a March 31 news release. BioBraille is the only FDA-cleared nanotechnology with selective surface capabilities, and it uses a proprietary and advanced laser etching process to “program” nanofeatures…

Orthobiologic company launches DBX Fiber

MTF Biologics and Kolosis BIO launched DBX Fiber, the latest addition to the DBX portfolio, according to a March 31 news release. The DBX Fiber is a fiber tissue form processed to provide surgeons with superior handling and osteoinductive potential.…

Orthopedic group acquires Oregon physical therapy clinic

Portland, Ore.-based Regenerative Orthopedic Center has acquired West Linn, Ore.-based ActiveEDGE Physical Therapy & Wellness Center, expanding its care model to include in-house rehabilitation services. ActiveEDGE, founded in 2014, will operate under a new name, ROC Active–Orthopedic Rehabilitation. The integration…

Jefferson Health names chair of neurosurgery

Stavropoula Tjoumakaris, MD, has been appointed chair of the neurosurgery department at Jefferson Neurosurgery, part of Philadelphia-based Jefferson Health, according to a March 31 LinkedIn post. Dr. Tjoumakaris previously served as interim chair and holds multiple leadership roles, including director…

CMS hospital harm mandates are raising the stakes for inpatient glycemic control

Hospitals are now operating in the year CMS has mandated reporting for two Electronic Clinical Quality Measures (eCQMs) tied to severe hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia, with Medicare reimbursement implications beginning in fiscal year 2028. For CNOs, CMOs and quality leaders, that…

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From tedious to touchless: How AI takes revenue cycle automation to the next level

Trying to get paid shouldn’t cost 3–4% of your revenue. Revenue cycle teams are buried in manual entry, repetitive appeals and constant troubleshooting. Platforms may surface problems, but leave staff to fix them. In this session, you’ll learn a different…

Apr 30, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

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Doug Proctor, COO and co-founder, Candid Health
Sabrina Luce, Revenue Cycle Management Lead, Candid Health