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What’s in the box?! Decreasing Medication Errors in the Last Mile

Logistics are typically placed into a separate category from the upstream clinical workflow in the pharmacy. However, there are impactful solutions – both old and new that are quickly becoming the standard of practice as the stakes are raised unanimously…

Oct 23, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

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Amanda Awe, PharmD, Clinical Product Consultant, Curatio Advisors
Marc Choquette, PharmD, MBA, Specialty Pharmacy Manager, Saint Luke’s Health System (Kansas City, MO)

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7 new insurance leaders at health systems

Seven health-system owned insurers have named new leaders in 2025: 1. Presbyterian Health Plan, part of Presbyterian Healthcare Services, named Heather Thiltgen as its next president. 2. Baylor Scott & White Health Plan named Stephanie Motter as president. 3. Health…

How team-based behavioral care from Array is reducing ED strain

Psychiatrist shortages, record emergency department visits and prolonged boarding are straining hospital capacity nationwide. But a new care model is easing the pressure — and improving patient flow. This report shares how hospitals are deploying a virtual, team-based approach to…

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Real-Time Prescription Benefit: Cutting Through the Noise to Deliver Real Value

A recent JAMA Health Informatics study found Real-time Prescription Benefit (RTPB) tools don’t reduce patient spending. At the same time, new regulations require RTPB for PBMs and EHRs. Does RTPB drive value? In this thought-provoking panel discussion, we’ll explore what…

Sep 23, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT

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Seth Joseph, Forbes Healthcare Contributor and Founder of Summit Health Advisors
Kyle Kiser, Arrive Health – Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Brett Walker, MultiCare – Associate Chief Medical Information Officer
Lauren Hackenburg, OptumRx – Sr. Director of Provider Capabilities
Paul Brient, athenahealth - EVP & Chief Product Officer

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No Surprises Act cuts out-of-pocket costs by 18%: Study

The No Surprises Act is tied to an 18% decline in out-of-pocket spending among adults with direct purchase private health insurance, according to a BMJ study published Aug. 27. The analysis was conducted by researchers from Harvard University and Mass…

How Ardent Health scaled wearable tech — and what it means for care delivery

Wearable technology isn’t just for step tracking anymore. At Ardent Health, it’s redefining acute and post-acute care delivery. In this on-demand webinar, Ardent’s Chief Medical Officer FJ Campbell, MD, shares how the system rolled out medical-grade wearables — and what…

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John Brewer, Sr. Group Manager for HealthCast™, Acute Care & Monitoring Division, Medtronic
FJ Campbell, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Ardent Health

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Rising pressure on pharmacy leaders: 3 health systems share their response plans

Medicare reimbursement updates and disproportionate share rule changes are accelerating financial pressure on hospital pharmacy teams. Leaders are now expected to hit aggressive cost savings targets, remain HRSA audit-ready, and react to the ever evolving landscape of medication shortages. UC…

Oct 8, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

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AJ Rivosecchi, PharmD, Director of Product at Bluesight
Maria Guido, PharmD, Supervisor of Consolidated Pharmacy Services Center at UC Health (Cincinnati)
Jeffrey Fostyk, PharmD, Director of 340B and Infusion Pharmacy Services at Aultman Hospital
Erin St. Angelo, MS, PharmD, Director of Procurement and Contracting at UCSF Health

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Unlock the Power of Quick AI Wins

Health system leaders want AI solutions that are safe, scalable, and proven. But too often, long-term transformation plans stall because they don’t show near-term results. This webinar shows how forward-thinking leaders are flipping that script — using low-risk, high-impact use…

Oct 28, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT

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Scott D’Entremont, Chief Executive Officer, Parlance
Lisa Ishii, MD, SVP Operations, Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - White Marsh
Matt Cantonis, Chief Operating Officer, SVP, USF Tampa General Physicians
Maneesh Goyal, Chief Operating Officer, Mayo Clinic Platform
Chris George, Managing Director, Alvarez and Marsal

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UnitedHealthcare, Ascension Wisconsin near split date

The Wisconsin division of St. Louis-based Ascension will go out of network with UnitedHealthcare on Oct. 1 if the two sides are unable to agree to a new contract, Wisconsin Public Radio reported Sept. 2. An Ascension Wisconsin spokesperson said…

Medicare ACOs saved $2.4B in 2024

Medicare Shared Savings Program Accountable Care Organizations generated record savings and continued to improve quality performance in 2024, CMS said Aug. 28. In 2023, the program saw $2.1 billion in net savings. Five notes: 1. Out of 476 ACOs, 75%…