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Meeting patients where they are: How tech-driven clinical workflows support population health

Health systems’ patient populations are shifting, driven by aging demographics, expanding service footprints, and rising expectations for transparency and access. Adaptation is paramount. But meeting patients’ needs has never been more complex. Leaders must engage communities with varying levels of…

Aug 26, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

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Parnika Kodali, MHA, Chief Operating Officer, Kaiser Permanente, San Francisco
Paul Testa, Chief Health Informatics Officer, NYU Langone Health
Yaw Fellin, Vice President, Product and Solutions, Clinical Effectiveness, Wolters Kluwer, Health
Amanda Heidemann, MD, FAAFP, FAMIA, Senior Clinical Content Consultant, Clinical Effectiveness, Wolters Kluwer Health

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Helping ASC Teams Address Worries About Healthcare Expenses

Join this important discussion to learn about the different stages of the healthcare journey and how you can have confident financial conversations to meet patients where they’re at. This webinar will dive into practical ways healthcare teams can build comfort…

Sep 12, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

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Claude Royster, Vice President & General Manager of Health & Wellness, Synchrony
Amy Lafko, MSPT, MBA, Founder, Cairn Consulting Solutions

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Medicare Advantage in the headlines: 7 recent updates

A new Medicare Advantage brand is launching, and insurers are shaking up longstanding commission structures in the program. Here are seven Medicare Advantage updates Becker’s has reported since June 24:

UnitedHealthcare names 4 division CEOs

UnitedHealthcare has named four CEOs to lead government-focused units of the company, a spokesperson confirmed to Becker’s. In May, former UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty stepped down, and Stephen Hemsley returned to lead the business. Since Mr. Hemsley became CEO,…

First encounter to discharge: Preventing mid-cycle revenue leakage with purpose-built AI

Documentation gaps, missed utilization reviews and slow provider engagement are common — and costly — mid-cycle issues that many health systems struggle to catch in time. These inefficiencies don’t just negatively influence revenue. They slow throughput, increase denials and burden…

Aug 26, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT

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Priti Shah, Chief Product and Technology Officer, Iodine
Linda Supplee, R.N., MHA, CCM, FACHE, Chief Population Health Officer, Genesis HealthCare System
Mary Murray Moss, Executive Director of Finance, Infirmary Health

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Why 2026 may hit employers with a one-two punch on healthcare costs

Employers should brace for a cycle of increasing healthcare costs, Alan Cohen, chief operating officer of Centivo, told Becker’s. With billions in Medicaid cuts looming, employers should expect more pressure on the commercial market, Mr. Cohen said. America’s Essential Hospitals…

The real cost of ‘good enough’ in pharmacy procurement

Drug spend represents a significant and rapidly growing cost for health systems. However, pharmacy procurement for many organizations remains fragmented, manual and blind to real-time contract data. The result: missed GPO savings, DSCSA headaches and financial leakage health systems can’t…

Aug 13, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

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Calvin Hunsicker, Founder and Chief Product Officer, SureCost
Chad O'Connor, Vice President of Acute, SureCost

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FQHC telehealth at risk: What September’s deadline means for revenue & access

Time is running out for FQHCs that depend on telehealth to keep patients connected to care. In 2025, CMS flexibilities that made virtual visits reimbursable are winding down months earlier than many expected — creating real challenges for Medicaid and…

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Preparing for 2026: What Healthcare Leaders Need to Know About Revenue Cycle Outsourcing and Automation

Traditional, in-house revenue cycle management is buckling under the pressure of shrinking margins and persistent talent shortages. Without decisive action, hospitals risk rising denials, slower reimbursement and frustrated patients. This report, based on survey insights from 100 health system finance…

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New Jersey public employees face major premium rate increases in 2026

New Jersey public employees are facing an up to 36.5% rise in health insurance premiums in 2026. The State Health Benefits Program for county and local employees could see costs rise 36.5%, school employees’ premiums could rise 29.7%, and state…