The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeon has honored three surgeons for their work, including the first woman recipient of the Dr. William Tipton Leadership Award, according to a March 23 news release. Erica Taylor, MD, earned the 2026 AAOS Impact…
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Spine surgery is in a “renaissance” with new ideas regularly emerging, Tan Chen, MD, said. As more data comes out, he said he expects two techniques to stand out in the playing field: endoscopic spine and awake spine surgery. Dr.…
VySpine earned FDA 510(k) clearance for its DiversiVy facet screw, according to a March 23 news release. DiversiVy is designed for the lumbosacral spine to aid in fusions. It is indicated for posterior surgical treatment with or without bone graft…
Spine and orthopedic companies inked key deals in the first quarter of 2026. 1. VB Spine has entered into an agreement with Robotron Surgical Technologies to acquire the SpineHawk platform. 2. VB Spine entered a definitive agreement to acquire exclusive rights to Augmedics’ xvision…
Long wait times, crowded waiting rooms and frustrated staff often point to one issue: inefficient use of space. Healthcare organizations across hospitals, clinics, senior living and behavioral health settings are under pressure to improve throughput and staff experience without expanding…
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Food insecurity is increasingly recognized as a clinical risk factor that drives utilization, destabilizes patient outcomes, and contributes to variation in performance across populations. As value-based care strategies mature, leading organizations are moving beyond ad hoc food assistance toward structured,…
Apr 29, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM America/Chicago
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Heather Seid, DCN, RDN, CDN
Nutrition Data Analyst Sodexo’s Advanced Nutrition Practice & Innovation Leadership Team
Marlena Balcerak, MS, RDN, LDN
Clinical Nutrition Manager IV SodexoMagic / Methodist Hospitals
Anne Leach, MS, RDN, LD
Director, Clinical and Community Nutrition Sodexo Healthcare at University Hospitals
Keith Meister, MD, performed elbow surgery on RJ Petit, a pitcher for the Colorado Rockies, in Dallas on March 20. Mr. Petit underwent Tommy John surgery with an internal brace in his right elbow, according to a March 22 report…
Revenue cycle is often managed as a series of discrete functions, but for clinicians and frontline teams its fragmentation creates daily friction that directly impacts patient care. From prior authorization delays that postpone treatments and procedures to downstream coding and…
May 7, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM America/Chicago
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Jason McNeil
CFO, Singing River Health
Sarah McGoldrick
Executive Director Finance, Singing River Health
John Smith
SVP Customer Partner, R1
Jennifer Weinberg
MD , VP Operations Physician Advisory, R1 RCM
Lansing-based Michigan Orthopedic Center and AI company IntelePeer have collaborated on a voice-powered AI assessment program. The SmartAgent Clinical Assessment Agent automates post-procedure clinical assessments and creates summaries for physicians to review, according to a March 23 news release from…
As capital projects move from strategy to reality, delays, unclear costs and compliance complexity can slow progress and strain already limited resources. In this session, we’ll discuss managing growing capital demands with tighter budgets and oversight requirements. It offers a…
May 5, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM America/Chicago
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Mark Kenneday
Director of Market Strategy and Development – Healthcare Gordian