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The Competency Revolution: A Practical Model for Consistent Performance and Sustained Development

Workforce shortages, rising quality expectations and a Gen Z nursing workforce that often moves on within 30 months have exposed the limits of traditional skills-based assessment. Confirming that a task was completed no longer tells leaders whether a nurse can…

Sep 29, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT

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Presenters:

Joel Ray, COL, USAF, NC, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, Chief Clinical Advisor, Laudio and StaffGarden by Ascend Learning
Larissa Africa, MBA, RN, CENP, FAONL, FAAN, Vice President, Healthcare Workforce Solutions, StaffGarden by Ascend Learning
Alicia Potolsky, DNP, RN, NE-BC, DipACLM, Associate Chief Nursing Officer, El Camino Health
Julie Balluck, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, System Chief Nursing Officer, Texas Health Resources

Building a workforce strategy to outlast the physician shortage.

Most health systems know they have a physician shortage. Fewer realize how deep it runs. New data shows the shortage has been underreported, and the cost is landing squarely on the bottom line. Consider retention: only 18 percent of physicians…

Sep 17, 2026 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT

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Melinda Giese, SVP, Enterprise Client Solutions, CHG Healthcare

CMS finalizes higher Medicare payment for Bonesupport injectable

Bonesupport, an orthobiologics company, said CMS finalized a Diagnosis-Related Group reassignment for Cerament G, an injectable synthetic bone void filler, in the fiscal 2027 Medicare Inpatient Prospective Payment System final rule. The change takes effect Oct. 1, 2026, and assigns…

Top 50 neurology and neurosurgery hospitals: US News

U.S. News & World Report released its 2026-2027 best hospital rankings Aug. 4. The report ranked New York City-based NYU Langone Hospitals as the nation’s top hospital for neurology and neurosurgery. For the neurology and neurosurgery rankings, U.S. News evaluated…

SI-Bone Q2 revenue up 15.2%

SI-Bone reported second-quarter worldwide revenue of $56 million, up 15.2% year over year, and raised its full-year 2026 revenue guidance to $231 million to $233 million. U.S. revenue increased 14.7% to $53.2 million, while international revenue rose 25.9% to $2.8…

Lehigh Valley Health Network opens new orthopedic center in Pennsylvania

Allentown, Pa.-based Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute, part of Jefferson Health, has opened Lehigh Valley Health Network-Dunmore, a new orthopedic center. The facility provides services including general orthopedics, spine care, foot and ankle care, hand and wrist care, joint health and…

Smith+Nephew lowers 2026 outlook after implant revenue slips in Q2: 10 things to know

Orthopedic medtech company Smith+Nephew reported nearly $1.6 billion in revenue during the second quarter of 2026, according to an Aug. 4 financial report. Here are 10 things to know:

The 50 best orthopedic hospitals in 2026: US News

The Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City has been ranked as the top orthopedic hospital in the country by U.S. News & World Report for the 17th consecutive year. The rankings for the best hospitals for 2026-27, published…

Spine's legal bill in 2026: At least 12 cases, $48.7M and counting

Spine and orthopedic providers, device manufacturers and healthcare organizations have faced legal challenges across malpractice, product liability, fraud, cybersecurity and employment disputes this year. Publicly disclosed awards and settlements total at least $48.7 million across 12 cases covered by Becker’s.…

HOPCo cut orthopedic costs 20%+ in a fully optimized market

‘No way to save additional money’ but HOPCo found more than 20% in a fully managed MSK market The bundled payment model has long been the standard tool for managing costs in orthopedic care. It defines a window of accountability…