If there was a single theme to what health system CIOs told Becker’s this quarter, it was this: The hard part of AI isn’t the technology. From CommonSpirit to Stanford to Rush, the leaders running big health systems’ digital strategies…
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Every healthcare AI vendor talks about accuracy as if it were one thing. If it can pass a medical exam, then it must be right for your health system. Right? Not necessarily. There’s a reason the growth of administrators in…
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At children’s hospitals, “mission” tends to be built into the architecture of daily operations: play folded directly into clinical treatment, leaders who treat the whole family, not just the patient, as the unit of care, and a baseline expectation of…
Rural ASCs and independent physician practices are navigating a split picture in 2026. New federal dollars, a federal shortage designation push and emerging payment reform are creating fresh opportunities for surgical access outside hospital walls. At the same time, clinic…
Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic has aligned its Berg Innovation Exchange with its Business Development division. The Berg Innovation Exchange, which connects innovators with mentorship, expertise and a global network of collaborators, will now operate in closer coordination with Business Development,…
Steve Walsh has been named president and CEO of the American Hospital Association, effective fall 2026. He will succeed Rick Pollack, who will retire by the end of 2026. Mr. Walsh was unanimously selected by AHA’s board. He has served…
Artificial intelligence tools are reshaping how musculoskeletal (MSK) and orthopaedic practices operate, diagnose, treat, manage patient flow, and reach new patients. Whether you operate a new or established practice, understanding how AI can help your team work smarter, reduce administrative…
Jamie Easterling was appointed president of Memorial Hospital of South Bend (Ind.), effective June 29. Mr. Easterling brings more than 30 years of healthcare leadership experience to the role, according to a June 9 Beacon Health System news release. Most…
The CDC’s top leaders have a new focus: hiring more staff, including senior roles, Bloomberg News reported June 29. Sean Slovenski, the CDC’s principal deputy director and chief operating officer, told the agency that he is working to improve operating…