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…
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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
Orthopedic surgeons are bracing for new and proposed policies that could further reduce pay in 2025 and beyond, adding pressure to already shrinking margins. The changes span both commercial and government payers, from Medicare conversion factor cuts to prior authorization…
Labor costs remain the largest expense for hospitals, yet many teams still make staffing decisions without timely, reliable data. Premium pay, overtime and agency use surge when leaders can’t see demand signals in real time or match the right clinician…
Oct 7, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM America/Chicago
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Thomas Lanvers
Senior Vice President, Locumsmart
Learning how to deal with declining reimbursements while still delivering top quality care and adapting personal strategies to lift up the strengths of colleagues are just two of the difficult lessons that orthopedic surgeons are reporting they have learned. To…
Male orthopedic surgeons in the early stages of their careers are earning substantially more than female peers, according to Medscape’s salary explorer. Among orthopedic surgeons with one to seven years of experience, men earn 48% more than women in employed…
Meredith Neal, MD, an orthopedic and joint replacement surgeon, is set to join Appalachian Orthopedics. Dr. Neal has a focus on knee and hip replacements, minimally invasive arthroscopic procedures, fracture treatment and sports medicine, according to a news release from…
Green Bay, Wis.-based Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Specialists is opening a satellite clinic in New London, Wis. The clinic will be led by Ryan Ziegler, DO, and provide orthopedic and sports medicine care, according to a news release from OSMS. …
The Center for Advanced Orthopedic Surgery, a collaboration between Ortho Rhode Island and South County Health, earned The Joint Commission’s advanced certification for total hip and knee replacements. The center received the certification for its patient education and prehabilitation program,…