1. HCA Midwest Health names supply chain CEO Full story

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3. Growing number of surgeons embracing AR 'smart glasses' Full story

4. It's been a tumultuous year for rankings. US News wants to stick with hospitals. Will hospitals stick with US News? Read more via MyBHC.

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7. Adopting AI isn't a strategy — but it does enable one. Baptist Health reveals their approach to digital transformation + how they increased robotic case minutes by 45%.

8. Patterson supply sales surpass $680M in fiscal year 2023 Full story

9. The right communications platform has the power to improve care coordination, cut costs and keep patients engaged. Learn how here.

10. How health systems will grow in the next 5 years, per 65 executives Full story

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