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Brett Davis will serve as the plan president for Molina Healthcare of Wisconsin, according to an Oct. 13 news release. Mr. Davis was most recently a leader of the U.S. Health and Human Services advisory at SAS. He also has…
The Office of Personnel Management announced 2026 federal worker health premiums this month, ahead of the open enrollment period. The health benefits season runs from Nov. 10 through Dec. 8. Shane Stevens, OPM’s associate director for healthcare and insurance, said…
Imaging systems handle some of the most sensitive data in healthcare and are frequent targets for attacks. As imaging data moves to the cloud, the need for strong, built-in security has never been greater. But many cloud-based platforms still rely…
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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…
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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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
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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
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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