Two health system CIOs say the traditional enterprise IT model is changing as AI reshapes technology work and more tech expertise spreads across healthcare organizations. For Will Landry, senior vice president and CIO of Baton Rouge, La. -based FMOL Health,…
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Chris Winters has been named executive vice president and CFO of Columbus (Ind.) Regional Health, effective Sept. 21, according to a news release from the health system. Mr. Winters has served as Columbus Regional Health’s interim CFO since June 2025.…
Aurora Health Care has named the first programs, services and community partners that will operate inside The Beacon, its nearly $50 million health and wellness hub set to open in spring 2027 on Milwaukee’s Near West Side, according to a…
The FDA has approved Fayuvi (rebisufligene etisparvovec-hopf), the first treatment for pediatric patients with mucopolysaccharidosis type IIIA, also known as Sanfilippo syndrome type A. Fayuvi is a one-time intravenous gene therapy that uses adeno-associated virus serotype 9 to deliver a…
Behavioral health needs continue to rise, yet many individuals face challenges finding the right care at the right time. Join Becker’s Healthcare and Cigna Healthcare for a discussion on innovative strategies to improve access, engagement, and outcomes through personalized provider…
Oct 22, 2026 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
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Presenters:
- Stuart L. Lustig, MD, MPH, National Medical Executive for Behavioral Health Strategy and Product Design, Cigna Healthcare
- Lisa Kay, Clinical Quality Leader, Evernorth Health Services
- Anil Sipahimalani, MD, LFAPA, Lead Behavioral Medical Director, Enhanced Clinical Model, Cigna Healthcare
- Jason Youngblood, Senior Director - Cigna US Markets Behavioral Center of Excellence and Sales Operations, Cigna Healthcare
Tina Garrison has stepped down from her role as regional COO for St. Louis-based SSM Health. She reached her 25-year anniversary with SSM Health earlier in 2026 and wrapped up her time with the organization in September, she wrote in…
The University of Kentucky Board of Trustees approved the initiation of design and construction of several projects for Louisville-based UK HealthCare. Four things to know: 1. The projects for UK King’s Daughters in Ashland, Ky., and Portsmouth, Ohio represent an…
Philadelphia-based Penn Medicine has launched a multiyear initiative to bring Lancaster (Pa.) General Health and affiliated entities onto its shared electronic health record platform. The PennChart Integration & Expansion Program, or PIE, will move Lancaster General Health and its affiliated…
Active drug shortages in the U.S. reached 227 in the second quarter of 2026, marking a third consecutive quarterly increase, according to the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. Most pharmacy teams still learn about them the same way: a spreadsheet,…
Oct 20, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
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- Calvin Hunsicker, Founder and CSO, SureCost
- Kelly Cicero, Product Manager, SureCost
Many prior authorization initiatives focus on doing the same work faster. But what if instead of speeding up tasks, you could eliminate unnecessary work altogether? Authorization requirements are growing more complex. For healthcare organizations, that means looking beyond traditional automation…
Oct 15, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
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Presenters:
- TJ Burdine, Principal, Optum Advisory Margin Transformation, Optum
- Tyler Graham, Product Director, Digital Authorization Complete, Optum