New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery is partnering with Ema to launch AI agents for patient scheduling and triage, according to a Jan. 28 news release. The AI agents are available 24/7 and are designed to reduce wait times,…
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Health systems are entering a new era of cardiology care: one where pharmacy, finance and cardiovascular leaders must work together to improve access to provider-administered medications. But scaling delivery for emerging therapies — such as those for rare cardiac conditions…
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Amid multiple important data points showing spine surgery success, many physicians find that patient lifestyle is the best sign of strong outcomes. Ask Spine Surgeons is a weekly series of questions posed to spine surgeons around the country about clinical,…
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons awarded a total of $98,500 through its 2025 Board of Specialty Societies Research Support Fund. Two investigators will receive funding for research focused on improving musculoskeletal care. Kenneth Urish, MD, PhD, of the Musculoskeletal…
Health systems no longer experience episodic disruption. Today, disruption is continuous, overlapping and accelerating faster than traditional leadership models were designed to handle. Labor pressure, reimbursement uncertainty, AI acceleration, partnership complexity and changing consumer expectations are colliding at once. This…
Mar 26, 2026 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM America/Chicago
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Theo Koury, MD
President, Vituity
David Rahija, PT, MPT, MBA, FACHE
President, Endeavor Health Northwest Community Hospital
Amanda L Barash, MS PMP
Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, MedStar Washington Hospital Center
James J. De Rosa, CPA
Executive Vice President, Finance, Hackensack Meridian Health
Larry Antonucci, MD
President and CEO, Lee Health
Spine and orthopedic physicians and leaders are bracing for a myriad of friction points in 2026, and one common thread across settings is with payers. Several experts discuss how they’re managing various insurance frictions, along with other challenges in advancing…
Population health is a primary concern in the minds of healthcare professionals, so we built a tool that makes it easier than ever to get a snapshot of the health of your community. This preview report features population health trends…
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Health systems are seeking practical ways to enhance revenue, improve physician satisfaction, increase patient satisfaction and retain top talent without disrupting existing business structures. Flexible concierge medicine programs are emerging as a way to achieve these aims. These programs operate…
Mar 5, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM America/Chicago
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Keith Elgart
Chief Executive Officer, Concierge Choice Physicians
Olympia (Wash.) Orthopaedic Associates has added Michael Henry, MD, as an orthopedic surgeon specializing in trauma and acute orthopedic care, according to a Jan. 27 Linkedin post. Dr. Henry has over 20 years of experience across Canada, the United States…
Virtual pilots often start with clear objectives but too few deliver lasting value. Many stall without clear exit criteria, measurable impact or alignment. This session brings together leaders from Carilion Clinic, Keck Medicine of USC, Michigan Medicine, and Nuvance/Northwell Health…
Feb 27, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM America/Chicago
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Jason Ward
VP of Information Systems Collette Health
Maruf Haider, MD
Associate Chief Medical Information Officer, Digital Health Carilion Clinic
Alen Oganesyan, MPA, CHCIO, CDH-E
Associate Chief Information Officer, Information Services Keck Medicine of USC
Albert Villarin, MD, MBA, FACEP
VP, Chief Medical Informatics Officer Nuvance/Northwell Health
Greta Branford, MD
ACMIO, Associate Medical Director for Healthcare IT, Michigan Medicine