Orthopedic implant company Bioretec has named Sarah van Hellenberg Hubar-Fisher as its permanent CEO. In the role, she will aim to expand the company’s commercial footprint, according to an Aug. 27 news release from Bioretec. Ms. Van Hellenberg Hubar-Fisher has…
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Des Moines, Iowa-based Broadlawns Medical Center is expanding its partnership with Clive, Iowa-based Capital Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine to broaden orthopedic care options, according to an Aug. 26 Business Record report. The collaboration builds on an existing relationship that began…
David Porter, MD, performed foot surgery on Max Strus, a forward for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Mr. Strus suffered a Jones fracture in his left foot during offseason training, according to an Aug. 26 news release from the NBA. Dr. Porter…
A new ultrasound-based imaging approach developed by Katherine Ferrara, PhD, and Byung Yoon, MD, PhD, among others, could transform how spinal conditions are diagnosed and treated, according to a study published July 25 in Science Advances. The method captures dynamic,…
St. Catherine of Siena Hospital in Smithtown, N.Y., opened its Center for Spine and Orthopedics. Five spine surgeons and physiatrists with Commack, N.Y.-based Long Island Spine Specialists will see patients at the hospital’s spine center, according to an Aug. 20…
Orthopedic surgeon Richy Charls, MD, will begin seeing patients at Paris Orthopedic Clinic in Texas on Sept. 8, according to an Aug. 26 report by MyParisTexas.com. He specializes in orthopedic sports medicine and has completed a fellowship at Beacon Orthopaedics…
Some new spine technologies are initially met with skepticism and the argument that they can be “solutions in search of a problem.” Spine surgeons discuss that idea and ideal metrics to determine if new tech is valuable. Ask Spine Surgeons…
Caldwell, Idaho-based West Valley Medical Center is expanding its orthopedic and spine services with new dedicated patient rooms, a classroom and additional team support, according to an Aug. 26 report from NBC affiliate KTVB. The classroom will streamline preparation for…
With almost half of healthcare executives prioritizing data and analytics, systems are not just collecting data — they’re using it to surface cost drivers, guide investment decisions and shift enterprise mindsets. But many health systems are still stuck in reactive…
Sep 26, 2025 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM America/Chicago
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Dan O’Donnell
Director, Technology & Digital, Point B
Tory Tolton
Senior Vice President, Technology & Digital, Point B
Mark W. Lodes, MD
Chief Medical Officer, Population Health and Medical Education, Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin
Stacy Zoucha
Director of Digital Health and Innovation, Children's Nebraska
Amber Price, DNP, CNM, MSN, RN
SVP, Enterprise Chief Nursing Officer, Sentara
AI is no longer an emerging idea in healthcare. It’s being tested and scaled across the care continuum. But what’s actually working? This session breaks down three real-world AI use cases in healthcare that have produced measurable results. Advisory Board…
Sep 29, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM America/Chicago
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Ken Weitzel
Director, Research delivery and expert partner, Advisory Board