Across party lines and insurance types, Americans identify affordability as the biggest problem in the U.S. healthcare system, with 42% pointing to the cost of health insurance premiums and 36% to out-of-pocket costs, according to a Commonwealth Fund survey published…
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Hospitals are at an inflection point. Today’s ED boarding, workforce shortages, and rising length-of-stay pressures can’t be solved by yesterday’s tools. Inpatient leaders are expected to deliver safe, predictable care amid bottlenecks that shift by the hour — a challenge…
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Patient wait times to receive first-course therapy after a cancer diagnosis grew by almost two weeks between 2012 and 2023, according to a study published Aug. 12 in JAMA Surgery. For the study, researchers from the University of California Los…
Pratt (Kan.) Regional Medical Center appointed Bret Kolman interim CEO, effective Aug. 11. Mr. Kolman will lead the hospital’s day-to-day operations through an executive leadership services agreement with Beeler Consulting, according to an Aug. 11 Facebook post from the hospital.…
Cody (Wyo.) Regional Health named Christopher Boyle chief ambulatory officer. Mr. Boyle will lead the strategic vision, growth and operational excellence of the health system’s outpatient services, according to an Aug. 5 LinkedIn post from the health system. Mr. Boyle…
Robotic-assisted joint reconstruction has reshaped how surgeons plan and perform total joint procedures. Most of the attention goes to implant positioning and surgical precision. Far less goes to the operating room that has to support those procedures day after day.…
Sep 24, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
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- James Germano, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon, Joint Reconstruction Specialist
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A 2024 study on excess COVID-era mortality, cited by a witness at a recent U.S. Senate subcommittee hearing in support of claims linking COVID-19 vaccines to deaths, has been retracted by the British Medical Journal Public Health. The study, published…
Explore the often overlooked preanalytical factors that can impact urinalysis accuracy, from collection and transport to storage, preservation, and handling. This session reviews common causes of false-positive and false-negative results, current CLSI, EFLM, and ASM best practices, and practical strategies…
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Epic will host more than 20,000 attendees in person for its 2026 Users Group Meeting (UGM) in Verona, Wis., with the General Session drawing over 60,000 total viewers on Tuesday, Aug. 18. The conference will feature nearly 500 presentations and…
Pittsburgh-based UPMC has named Chris Carmody its new CIO, effective Sept. 1, the health system confirmed to Becker’s. Mr. Carmody previously served as UPMC’s chief technology officer. He will succeed Ed McCallister, senior vice president and CIO, who will transition…