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Beyond geography: Scalable care models for access, workforce and sustainability

Rural access challenges are no longer defined by distance. They are driven by workforce shortages, capacity constraints and the need to deliver care differently with limited resources. As demand rises, health systems are rethinking traditional models to extend access without…

Apr 29, 2026 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT

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Presenters:

Joanna Braunold, Director of Content Marketing and Communications, TytoCare
Cynthia Lee, EVP, Chief Strategy and Growth Officer, Sutter Health
Evalyne Bryant Ward, CAPPM, MBA, DBA, Vice President, Ambulatory Services, Civista Clinical Services, LLC (dba UM Charles Regional Medical Group), University of Maryland Medical System
Matthew Anderson, MD, MBA, CPE, Chief Medical Information Officer – Ambulatory, Clinical Innovation Department, HonorHealth Innovations H2I
Kevin Hartman, MD, MHCM, Ambulatory Chief Medical Officer, Bon Secours Mercy Health
Michelle Winfield-Hanrahan, MSN, MHA, BSN, RN, Chief Clinical Access Officer; Assistant Vice Chancellor, Access; Senior Nursing Director, Cancer Institute, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Dr. Nikhil Murthy, Dr. Takashi Hirase perform 1st spinal tumor case with CMORE CT system

Neurosurgeon Nikhil Murthy, MD, and orthopedic spine surgeon Takashi Hirase, MD, of University of California Sand Diego Health, performed the world’s first spinal tumor case using icotec’s CMORE cervicothoracic system, according to a Feb. 17 LinkedIn post. The CMORE CT…

Cedars-Sinai program shortens recovery times for joint replacements

Los Angeles-based Cedars-Sinai launched a joint replacement recovery program that is helping patients walk and return home faster after surgery. The enhanced recovery pathway integrates spinal and regional anesthesia, updated surgical techniques and coordinated care to reduce pain and shorten…

Florida orthopedic surgeon issues call for 2026 pre-med scholarship applicants

Orthopedic surgeon Wendell Bulmer, DO, has opened applications for the 2026 cycle of his namesake scholarship for undergraduate students pursuing medical school. The Dr. Wendell Bulmer Scholarship for Medical Students awards a one-time $1,000 grant to a pre-med or science…

Orthopedic & Spine Centers of Wisconsin to open new ASC

Madison-based Orthopedic & Spine Centers of Wisconsin plans to cut the ribbon on a new ASC on Feb. 18. The Orthopedic & Spine Surgery Center in Middleton (Wis.) began construction in 2025 and was purpose-built for spine and orthopedic procedures,…

VB Spine to buy Augmedics' AR platform

VB Spine entered a definitive agreement to acquire exclusive rights to Augmedics’ xvision spine system. Xvision is an FDA-cleared AR navigation platform for spine surgeons, and the deal would poise VB Spine to become a leader in AR-enabled spine tech,…

Why the future of spine care is AI-powered — and more conservative than you think

A 42-year-old construction worker sits across from me in clinic, MRI in hand, convinced he needs surgery. His primary care doctor told him he has a “bad disc.” A friend had a fusion and swears by it. He’s Googled his…

Cyber Resilience Is No Longer an IT Strategy. It Is a Patient Safety Strategy

When healthcare systems go down, care does not pause. It degrades. Downtime shifts clinicians to paper. Medication workflows slow. Access controls change. Communication patterns fracture. In pediatric environments and high acuity settings, even short disruptions carry real risk. Cyber resilience…

Mar 20, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT

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Kevin Chambers, Chief Information Executive at Bethany Children’s Health Center
Marlin McFate, Public Sector CTO and CISO at Cohesity

SEP-1 Is Changing… Are You Prepared for What’s Ahead In 2026?

SEP-1 has moved beyond a quality reporting exercise. As performance tied to Value-Based Purchasing begins to materially impact hospital reimbursement, sepsis-related decisions increasingly carry meaningful financial, operational, and clinical consequences. Many health systems continue to manage sepsis through a compliance-first…

Mar 19, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT

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Presenters:

Christopher Thomas, MD, Vice President, Chief Quality Officer, FMOL Health
Chadd K. Kraus, DO, DrPH, FACEP, Vice Chair, Research - Department of Emergency and Hospital Medicine, Jefferson Health - Lehigh Valley

Dr. Devan Higginbotham adds Simplify cervical disc

Devan Higginbotham, MD, performed his first case with the Simplify cervical disc replacement implant at Saint Agnes Medical Center in Fresno, Calif., Globus Medical said in a Feb. 13 LinkedIn post. The patient had neck pain, shoulder pain and radiating…