Artificial intelligence has evolved from experimental pilots to a foundational part of healthcare strategy. Across eight sessions at the Becker’s CEO + CFO Roundtable AI Summit, hospital and health system leaders described how they are moving beyond hype to build…
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Wausau, Wis.-based Aspirus Health has named Bryan Harkness, BSN, RN, as chief administrative officer and director of nursing for Aspirus Iron (Mich.) River Hospital and Clinics. Mr. Harkness brings more than 13 years of healthcare experience, including 10 years in…
As 2026 approaches, hospitals and health systems are reflecting on key initiatives and preparing for the year ahead. For Johnson City, Tenn.-based Ballad Health — a 20-hospital system serving 29 counties across Northeast Tennessee, Southwest Virginia, Northwest North Carolina and…
Hospitals and health systems are formalizing leadership roles focused on clinical excellence and professionalism — particularly at academic medical centers. Leaders say their institutions see the value in this approach to improve patient safety, strengthen workplace culture and support clinician…
Julie Manas was appointed region president of Chicago-based CommonSpirit Health’s Northwest Region, effective Jan. 2, according to a Nov. 18 news release shared with Becker’s. In this role, Ms. Manas will oversee growth, performance, innovation and strategic direction for 12…
When UChicago Medicine began piloting ambient AI technology in an emergency department last year, physicians quickly found a limitation: the tool was optimized for outpatient encounters rather than the fast-paced ED environment where patients present with acute medical needs. Ambient…
Amid intensifying healthcare industry operational pressures, Tom Buckley, senior vice president of revenue cycle and managed care at Marlton, N.J.-based Virtua Health, has found payer denials to be among the most significant challenges facing the revenue cycle. “We use the…
Erica DiCicco, DO, has been named chief medical officer of McLaren Lapeer Region, part of Grand Blanc, Mich.-based McLaren Health Care. Dr. DiCicco’s CMO appointment marks her return to the system, according to a Nov. 11 news release shared with…