The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration laid off more than 100 employees Oct. 10 amid a governmentwide reduction in force, according to an Oct. 11 report from NPR. Two former employees estimated that about 125 staff members lost…
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Imaging systems handle some of the most sensitive data in healthcare and are frequent targets for attacks. As imaging data moves to the cloud, the need for strong, built-in security has never been greater. But many cloud-based platforms still rely…
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Cleveland Clinic and Select Medical held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Cleveland Clinic Rehabilitation Hospital, Fairhill — the organization’s fourth jointly operated rehabilitation hospital. The 32-bed, all-private-room facility is located within the Select Specialty Hospital in Cleveland and will begin…
A total of 313 psychiatric facilities had a rate of zero hours of physical restraint per 1,000 patients, and 507 facilities had a rate of zero hours of sedation, according to CMS data. CMS’ Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Quality Measure Data…
Raleigh, N.C.-based WakeMed will break ground Nov. 6 on a two-hospital campus that integrates acute care and mental health services, The News & Observer reported Oct. 13. The Garner, N.C.-based “whole health campus” will include a $214 million, 45-bed acute…
Emergency physicians face enormous diagnostic pressure: high patient volume, vague symptoms and limited time. Choosing the wrong test delays care, increases costs and worsens outcomes. With several new diagnostic tools entering the market, clinicians must navigate a growing array of…
Nov 21, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST
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- Nathan I. Shapiro, MD, Professor of Emergency Medicine and Attending Physician, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School
- Melissa Naiman, PhD, EMT-B, Medical Director for Sepsis & Host Response, Beckman Coulter
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 27 into law, expanding the state’s Community Assistance, Recovery and Empowerment Act to increase access to behavioral health treatment and housing for residents with serious mental illness. The legislation enhances Care Court —…
Generative. Predictive. AI is everywhere — but real, sustained results are still the exception, not the rule. In this session, health system executives will share where AI is delivering measurable gains in clinical documentation, operational performance and care, and where…
Nov 17, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST
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- Dr. Jerilyn Morrissey, Chief Medical Officer, CorroHealth
- Richard P. Shannon, MD, Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer Duke Health
- Thomas Scoggins, MD, Chief Medical Officer AdventHealth DeLand
- Keisha Downes DMSc(c), MBA, RN, Vice President, Mid-Revenue Cycle Beth Israel Lahey Health
- Jake O'Shea MD, MBA, VP & Chief Health Information Officer HCA Healthcare
Taking on responsibility for population health creates new challenges for hospitals and health systems. These organizations are now accountable for the well-being of the people in their communities, not just the patients who seek out care. To better understand the…
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Hospitals are under pressure to ensure nurses are confident, competent and ready for high-stakes patient care — especially as clinical experience gaps widen. Forward-thinking organizations are turning to virtual reality to build nursing skills across all career stages, from onboarding…
Nov 10, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CST
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- Dawn Marie Dunbar, Clinical Product Manager, Oxford Medical Simulation
- Jack Pottle, MD, Chief Medical Officer and Founder, Oxford Medical Simulation (OMS)
- Anna Lisa de Joya, PT, DSc, Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy Associate Vice President, Clinical Education Memorial Hermann Health System
- Bryan Sisk, CNO, Memorial Hermann Health System
- Kimberly L Mullen MSN, RN, Director Professional Development, Nursing Research, Magnet Program Director, Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
- Danielle LaCoste, Solutions Architect and AR/VR Practice Lead, Meta