Members of the United Nurses Associations of California/Union of Health Care Professionals plan to begin a three-day strike Nov. 26 at San Diego-based Sharp HealthCare. The union represents one unit of 5,700 registered nurses and a second unit of 127…
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Exploring regenerative medicine and orthobiologics has been a top priority at Chicago-based Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, and it’s just the beginning for innovation, Brian Cole, MD, said. Dr. Cole, managing partner, spoke with Becker’s about what he anticipates for orthobiologics in the…
The internet has made medical education and resources readily available for patients, but it can also be rife with misinformation. For physicians, this can mean patients might come to them with their knowledge and/or preconceptions about their care. Eight spine…
Alex Vaccaro, MD, PhD, and Paul Celestre, MD, were the first surgeons to use Spine Wave’s new Testa TP pivoting spacer system, according to a Nov. 13 news release. Testa is for transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion, and it’s the first device of…
From preoperative planning to postoperative recovery, a surgeon’s role involves continuous decision-making that extends well beyond the confines of the operating room. They navigate a constant risk-versus-reward balance, identifying opportunities to prevent complications throughout the care journey. Often, they must…
Hospitals have no shortage of visibility into accounts receivable. The challenge is converting that visibility into payment. Most teams still move between clearinghouse feeds, payer portals, and automated phone systems to confirm status, assemble evidence, and decide the next step.…
In this episode, John P. Donohue, Vice President of Data and Technology Solutions at Penn Medicine, shares insights on navigating healthcare complexity, implementing AI and extended reality tools, and balancing intentional technology adoption with emerging opportunities. He also discusses the…
This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 13th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable features Dan Liljenquist, JD, Chief Strategy Officer, Intermountain Health. He discusses how Intermountain is advancing more than 300 AI projects to streamline operations, reduce costs, and reshape…
In this episode, Doug King, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Northwestern Medicine, shares how his team leverages technology and AI to enhance patient care, improve efficiency, and create sustainable growth. He discusses the importance of thoughtful investment,…
On this episode, EJ Ledesma, Chief Executive Officer of 360 Orthopedics, joins the podcast to discuss AI advancements and growing the revenue base in specialty practice, the value of partnerships, and his approach to driving growth.