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The leadership landscape — Strategies for women transforming healthcare

Women in healthcare leadership continue to face outsized challenges — from implicit bias to unequal expectations. However, it’s become clear that when women occupy the C-suite, quality, culture and financial performance all benefit. In this session — led by Becker’s…

Sep 18, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

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Maureen Bell, MD, Physician Director, Health Equity, Vituity
Carla C. Braxton MD, MBA, FACS, CMO, CQO, Surgical Intensivist, Houston Methodist West and Continuing Care Hospitals, Director, Physician Professional Development, HMPO
Elissa Charbonneau, DO, Chief Medical Officer, Encompass Health
Angela Ward, RN, MBA, MSN, CPHQ, CPPS, FACHE, VP Quality, Patient Safety, Regulatory and Accreditation, Performance Improvement, Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Lily Henson, MD, CEO, Piedmont Augusta Hospital
Molly Gamble, Vice President of Editorial, Becker's Healthcare

A 'renaissance' in spine surgery

Spine surgery is entering an exciting time in the medtech space from an explosion of implant designs to the possibility of better standardizing care, Tan Chen, MD, said. Dr. Chen, of Geisinger in Wilkes Barre, Pa., discussed the exciting opportunities…

2025 State of Healthcare Procurement: AI, resilience and sustainability take center stage

Hospitals face escalating costs, fragile supply chains and mounting pressure to meet sustainability goals while maintaining care quality. However, too many procurement teams still rely on outdated tools, inconsistent supplier management and emergency plans that are never tested. The 2025…

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How AI can help orthopedic surgeons of every experience level

Every orthopedic surgeon has a unique way of providing care, shaped by their clinical knowledge and expertise. With the integration of AI into orthopedics, surgeons can benefit from AI’s data analysis capabilities to examine millions of data points and create…

Stryker reaches 2 million Mako cases

Stryker reached a key milestone with its Mako robotics, Jason Beach, vice president of finance and investor relations, said in a July 31 earnings call. During the second quarter Stryker reached 2 million procedures with Mako robotics, Mr. Beach said,…

Best orthopedic hospitals in the West 2025-26: US News

Of the top 50 hospitals ranked for orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report, 10 are in the West. Here are the top hospitals for orthopedics in the West and their rankings. 5. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (Los Angeles) 6. UCSF Health-UCSF…

Carlsmed’s aprevo earns CMS add-on payment for cervical procedures

Carlsmed’s aprevo spine implant earned CMS’ New Technology Add-On Payment for cervical spine procedures, the company said Aug. 1. Starting Oct. 1, cervical spine procedures done with aprevo will be eligible for additional payment from CMS and private insurers. The…

Orthopedic surgeons on the move in July

Here are nearly 10 orthopedic and sports medicine surgeons who joined new health systems and orthopedic practices in July, as reported by Becker’s.

The case for pharmacy supply chain automation and optimization

Pharmacy remains one of the largest cost centers for health systems. Yet instead of bringing innovation to this space, many health system pharmacies still rely on disconnected workflows and outdated tools. That status quo drives shortages, shrinkage and noncompliance. The medical/surgical supply…

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Spine surgeons on the move in July

Here are 12 spine surgeons who moved to new practices or added to their titles in July: Note: This is not an exhaustive list. 1. Muhammad Abd-El-Barr, MD, PhD, began the role of president of the North Carolina Spine Society.…