With high-deductible health plans on the rise, denials increasing and a greater share of receivables coming directly from patients, hospital margins are under significant strain. Capturing every last dollar has become critical to revenue protection. Keck Medicine of USC is…
Presented by:
John Yount
Chief Innovation Officer, FinThrive
Rudy Braccili
Senior Director Revenue Cycle Operations, Keck Medicine of USC
Employers are expecting a median healthcare cost increase of 10% in 2026, according to a survey from the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans. The results reflect the responses from 150 corporate and single employers surveyed between July 30 and…
The CMS Interoperability and Prior Authorization Final Rule (CMS-0057-F) represents a significant compliance lift. However, payers have the opportunity to leverage the rule as a means to accelerate broader transformation. From streamlining prior authorizations to integrating clinical, claims and SDOH…
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With CMS-0057 on the horizon — and growing friction with providers and members — health plans know utilization management needs more than a tune-up. But fragmented systems, outdated policies and poor access to clinical data continue to slow progress. In…
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Claims denials are on the rise and already costing nearly $20 billion per year. And, as payers continue to integrate AI into denial processes, revenue cycle teams are turning to generative AI to respond to denials faster and smarter. In…
Presented by:
Hanes Singh
Founder and CEO, DocVocate
Rob Swisher
Chief Executive Officer, MedRevenu
Session Overview:Even the most thoughtfully designed healthcare facilities can fall short when advanced technology planning is delayed or fragmented. Misalignment between architects, construction teams, technology partners, and clinical leadership often results in costly delays, scope creep, and missed strategic objectives.…
Presented by:
Braheem Santos
US Segment Leader, Healthcare, Schneider Electric
Mike Maselli
Managing Principal, Technology, Introba
TJ Landers
VP, MEP Preconstruction, Suffolk
Kurt Gokbudak
Solutions Engineer, Healthcare, Schneider Electric
Humana and DrFirst are launching a new program aimed at closing care gaps among patients with chronic health conditions such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. The first phase of the program will look to increase the use of statin therapy…
Ambulatory surgery centers are facing a perfect storm — staffing shortages, rising burnout and growing operational pressures, all while patient expectations climb. Every cancellation, delayed procedure and inefficient workflow directly erodes revenue and accelerates turnover. In this panel discussion, ASC…
Presented by:
Audra Wallace, PT, DPT, NCS
Director of Clinical Success, Subflow Health
Lynn Simon, MD
Former President, Healthcare Innovation and Chief Medical Officer, Community Health Systems
Linda Bedwell
CEO, ASCend Specialists
Janet L. Carlson, MSN, BSN, RN, NE-BC, FACHE
Vice President of ASC Operations, Commonwealth Pain & Spine
UnitedHealth Group has completed its acquisition of home health and hospice provider Amedisys in a deal valued at $101 per share in cash. The transaction, which closed on Aug. 14, makes Amedisys a wholly owned subsidiary of UnitedHealth and removes…
The coming year is expected to be an even more “intense and disruptive” period for Medicare Advantage, as rising utilization, pharmacy costs and shifting market dynamics put new pressure on plans, while also creating opportunities for provider-sponsored models. Becker’s connected…
