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Reimagining care delivery: Inside Hartford HealthCare’s AI-driven strategy

Consumer expectations are shifting fast, and traditional care models aren’t built to keep up. Patients want care that’s accessible, connected and available on their terms. If health systems can’t deliver that, someone else will. Hartford HealthCare is staying ahead of…

Oct 27, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

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Dr. Padmanabhan Premkumar, M.D., President of the Hartford Healthcare Medical Group
Ethan Fischer, VP of Strategy and Business Development at K Health

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Why Henry Ford Health centralized clinical asset management — and what happened next

In 2024, Henry Ford Health expanded its network, prompting a strategic overhaul of its healthcare technology management (HTM) practices. Partnering with TRIMEDX, Henry Ford Health implemented a standardized and transparent approach to clinical asset management, encompassing clinical engineering, capital planning,…

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Northern Light Health, Anthem agree to 30-day contract extension

Brewer, Maine-based Northern Light Health and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield have agreed to extend coverage until Oct. 31, according to a joint statement shared with Becker’s. The news follows a tumultuous mediation attempt. “Northern Light Health and Anthem…

AmeriHealth Caritas names interim president

AmeriHealth Caritas has named Gregg MacDonald interim president. Mr. MacDonald has been with AmeriHealth Caritas, a jointly owned subsidiary of Independence Health Group and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, since September 2024, according to an Oct. 1 news release…

Confusion among older adults before Medicare open enrollment: 9 things to know

As the Medicare annual open enrollment period kicks off this month, some older adults struggle with choosing a plan. Three-quarters of beneficiaries said the process is confusing, according to an Oct. 1 eHealth poll. “This is not the year for…

Reimagining Primary Care with AI: A New Model for Access and Outcomes

Primary care is under immense strain from rising patient demand, workforce shortages, and administrative complexity. Primary Care as a Service transforms this challenge into an opportunity by serving as a scalable extension of the care team. By orchestrating best next…

Oct 29, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT

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Ines M Vigil, MD, MPH, MBA, Chief Medical Officer, Regional Operations Executive Physician, Business Development & Strategy
Anagha Vyas, Vice President of Artificial Intelligence, Lumeris

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Insurers launch 2026 Medicare Advantage plans

From Oct. 15 to Dec. 7, older adults can select from a range of Medicare Advantage plans. Here are updates from the biggest insurers so far: UnitedHealthcare The insurer’s Medicare Advantage plans will reach 94% of those eligible, compared to…

Big MA market exits are not fazing all insurers

Big insurers — from Humana to Cigna — are shying away from Medicare Advantage, exiting “unprofitable” markets, axing commission payments and even selling their businesses entirely. Now, other insurance companies have a chance to step up and gain market share,…

UnitedHealthcare, Ascension Wisconsin contract ends

Ascension Wisconsin is out of network with UnitedHealthcare as of Oct. 1. Patients covered by UnitedHealthcare receiving care at Ascension Wisconsin hospitals, outpatient facilities, physician practices and associated Ascension Medical Group practices will be affected, the health system said in…

Autonomous & proactive — A healthcare guide for AI’s 3rd era

The pressure on healthcare and life sciences teams is only growing. Aging populations, workforce shortages and fragmented data are pushing already stretched teams to the brink. This guide shows how organizations are using autonomous AI to augment care teams, automate…

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