As a growing number of hospitals and health systems walk away from Medicare Advantage contracts, Cleveland Clinic is moving in the opposite direction, betting that the path forward runs through the payer’s side of the table, not away from it.…
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This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 16th Annual Meeting features Dr. Hanna Allen, Chief Medical Officer, Heidi. Here, she explores how AI is transforming clinical workflows, patient interactions, and decision support, with a focus on integrating tools across systems,…
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AI won’t take the place of radiologists but will help fill gaps amid an ongoing shortage of the providers, a health system CEO told Becker’s. David Lubarsky, president and CEO of Valhalla, N.Y.-based Westchester Medical Center Health Network, recently spoke…
Reno, Nev.-based Renown Health, a nonprofit academic health system, decided to seek a value-based care partner a few years ago. Armed with a short list of possible partners, the health system began a journey that led them to Kaiser Permanente.…
UnitedHealth Group’s highest-paid executive in 2025 was CEO Stephen Hemsley, bringing in nearly $61 million. Executive transition was a key part of 2025 for the company. Mr. Hemsley took back the helm following Andrew Witty’s tenure. Mr. Hemsley’s executive compensation package included a one-time $60 million…