Americans already wait weeks — and in some communities, months — to see a physician. At the very moment our nation needs more doctors, federal policy may be making it more difficult for talented young people to become one. New federal…
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The extraordinary turbulence surrounding AI security is likely to have a profound impact on board governance of health care companies, both as to its overarching agenda and to director oversight obligations. This, given the extensive commitment by many such companies to AI…
Reginald Munden, MD, DMD, will step down as chair of the Department of Radiology at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston at the end of December 2026. Madelene Lewis, MD, will succeed him as department chair effective Jan.…
At Becker’s 11th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Conference on Sept. 14 in Chicago, three revenue cycle leaders discussed what reskilling a finance team looks like once the easy automation wins are gone. Diana Allen, PhD, revenue…
At the opening keynote of Becker’s 11th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Conference in Chicago, two health system technology leaders set up the argument that would carry through the rest of the week: The hardest problems facing…
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Health systems do not need more AI pilots. They need a better way to decide which AI opportunities to pursue, how to deploy them, who remains accountable after deployment and whether they create measurable value. That is not simply a…
Cleveland Clinic has opened two research buildings totaling 300,000 square feet on its main campus, part of what the system calls the largest research investment in its more than 100-year history. The buildings house more than 700 employees and nearly…
It’s no surprise that denials are on the rise. You see it in your margins and feel it in your staff’s morale. Data from the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) showed that medical groups saw a 60% increase in denials…
Academic medical centers house the most complex patient care and the most consequential medical research. They also function as a training ground for the next generation of healthcare’s workforce. Leading these institutions demands a rare combination of clinical vision, research…
High-earning professionals — physicians, attorneys, founders, and other specialists with demanding schedules — tend to accumulate financial complexity faster than most. A packed calendar, a high income, and a habit of researching everything thoroughly before committing to it are a…