Cleveland-based University Hospitals has launched a student loan repayment program for newly graduated radiologic professionals and respiratory therapists to strengthen its clinical workforce across Cleveland and Northeast Ohio. Eligible participants can receive up to $20,000 in employer-sponsored student loan repayment,…
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John Nickens IV was named president and CEO of Phoenix Children’s in July 2025, succeeding Robert Meyer, who led the system for more than 23 years. In the months since, Mr. Nickens has reshaped the executive team around a strategy…
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In this episode, Benjamin M. Schwartz, MD, MHCM, President, Academic Delivery, Banner Health, discusses the future of academic medicine, the opportunities and risks of AI in clinical care, and how Banner is improving outcomes, accelerating clinical trials, and strengthening the…
Congress eyes price transparency, surprise billing overhauls: What revenue cycle leaders should know
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