California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law that aims to curb inflated drug pricing by pharmacy benefit managers on Oct. 11. The legislation restricts “spread pricing,” wherein PBMs charge a plan or insurer more than the total paid to the…
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Emergency physicians face enormous diagnostic pressure: high patient volume, vague symptoms and limited time. Choosing the wrong test delays care, increases costs and worsens outcomes. With several new diagnostic tools entering the market, clinicians must navigate a growing array of…
Nov 21, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM America/Chicago
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Presenters
Nathan I. Shapiro, MD
Professor of Emergency Medicine and Attending Physician, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School
Melissa Naiman, PhD, EMT-B
Medical Director for Sepsis & Host Response, Beckman Coulter
Generative. Predictive. AI is everywhere — but real, sustained results are still the exception, not the rule. In this session, health system executives will share where AI is delivering measurable gains in clinical documentation, operational performance and care, and where…
Nov 17, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM America/Chicago
Presented by:
Presenters
Dr. Jerilyn Morrissey
Chief Medical Officer, CorroHealth
Richard P. Shannon, MD
Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer Duke Health
Thomas Scoggins, MD
Chief Medical Officer AdventHealth DeLand
Keisha Downes DMSc(c), MBA, RN
Vice President, Mid-Revenue Cycle Beth Israel Lahey Health
Jake O'Shea MD, MBA
VP & Chief Health Information Officer HCA Healthcare
Taking on responsibility for population health creates new challenges for hospitals and health systems. These organizations are now accountable for the well-being of the people in their communities, not just the patients who seek out care. To better understand the…
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Hospitals are under pressure to ensure nurses are confident, competent and ready for high-stakes patient care — especially as clinical experience gaps widen. Forward-thinking organizations are turning to virtual reality to build nursing skills across all career stages, from onboarding…
Nov 10, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM America/Chicago
Presented by:
Presenters
Dawn Marie Dunbar
Clinical Product Manager, Oxford Medical Simulation
Jack Pottle, MD
Chief Medical Officer and Founder, Oxford Medical Simulation (OMS)
Anna Lisa de Joya, PT, DSc
Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy Associate Vice President, Clinical Education Memorial Hermann Health System
Bryan Sisk
CNO, Memorial Hermann Health System
Kimberly L Mullen MSN, RN
Director Professional Development, Nursing Research, Magnet Program Director, Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
Danielle LaCoste
Solutions Architect and AR/VR Practice Lead, Meta
CMS released its Medicare Advantage star ratings for 2026 on Oct. 9. Strong ratings, with five stars being the highest score, lead to plans earning quality bonus payments. Eighteen plans achieved a 5-star status, versus only seven last year. These…
CMS shared its Medicare Advantage star ratings for 2026 on Oct. 9. Strong ratings lead to plans earning quality bonus payments, while plans that consistently underperform may encounter more oversight and a higher risk of contract cancellation. The number of…
The Rhode Island Executive Office of Health and Human Services proposed pulling back on Medicaid’s coverage of GLP-1s for weight loss, according to a budget document acquired by the Rhode Island Current. In April, the Trump administration said it will…
To improve system availability and improve quality of care, many healthcare organizations are exploring AI as a potential solution. As those same systems race to adopt transformative AI, the challenge lies in balancing vision with measurable value and near-term results.…
Nov 17, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM America/Chicago
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Presenters
Steve Martin
Chief Technology Officer, TRIMEDX
Murphy McGraw
Senior Director, Product Management, TRIMEDX
CMS released Medicare Advantage star ratings on Oct. 9, showing an average score of 3.65 for 2026, compared to 3.92 last year. Plans were evaluated by the agency across 40 quality criteria spanning outcomes, experience, access, operations, and pharmacy. Plans…