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Simplifying operations: How two systems are reimagining soft tissue robotics in the outpatient setting

Robot-assisted surgery has traditionally meant tradeoffs: complex systems, steep learning curves and prohibitive costs— especially in outpatient environments. But that’s starting to change. Join physicians from UC San Diego Health and Memorial Hermann Health System to learn how they are…

Oct 23, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT

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Dr. Ryan Broderick, Associate Professor of Surgery, UCSD
John Burton, VP Surgical Service Line, Memorial Hermann Health System

McLaren, Brightwell partner on inpatient behavioral health unit

McLaren Greater Lansing (Mich.), part of Grand Blanc, Mich.-based McLaren Health Care, will open a 15-bed inpatient behavioral health unit on Oct. 1 through a partnership with Clarksville, Ind.-based Brightwell Behavioral Health. Brightwell will oversee clinical and administrative operations for…

From data to decisions: How leading healthcare systems are finding new value in patient-reported outcomes

Siloed patient-reported outcome (PRO) initiatives leave data unused and front-line teams unsupported. Norton Healthcare, Endeavor Health, and Northwestern Medicine are taking a different path — embedding PROs across their organizations to shape care delivery, guide innovation, and meet regulatory demands. In…

Oct 16, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

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Matt Gitelis, Founder and CEO, PatientIQ
Steven Glassman, MD, Medical Director and Chair, American Spine Registry at Norton Healthcare
Justin Brueck, System Vice President, Innovation and Research, Endeavor Health
Deneen Ochab, Director, Quality and Patient Safety, Northwestern Medicine

Addiction physicians call for methadone prescription reform

Addiction medicine physicians and other healthcare professionals will meet with lawmakers to advocate for expanded access to opioid use disorder treatment and residential care for older adults. Attendees will urge Congress to reintroduce and co-sponsor the Modernizing Opioid Treatment Access…

Family issues top younger generations' mental health concerns: Survey

A new poll from Hopelab and Data for Progress could shed light on how younger generations understand and experience mental health — and what they say older generations are getting wrong. The survey, released Sept. 16, polled 1,305 individuals ages…

Harm reduction gaps raise HIV, mental health risks in Maine

Harm reduction setbacks — including syringe shortages and the closure of a major needle exchange — have fueled Maine’s largest HIV outbreak, concentrated in Penobscot County. The county, home to Bangor, has recorded 28 new cases over two years, about…

Acadia to cut 90 jobs with North Carolina facility closure

Franklin, Tenn.-based Acadia Healthcare will shut down one of its residential eating disorder treatment facilities in Durham, N.C., according to a Sept. 11 WARN filing. The North Carolina Department of Commerce report indicated Carolina House Homestead & Cottage will close…

25 Critical RCM Questions Every Radiology Practice Must Ask

From under-coded exams to misconfigured billing systems, radiology groups are losing revenue daily. One West Coast practice uncovered major losses tied to automation errors and poor queue oversight. Others miss reimbursement altogether due to basic demographic and authorization missteps. Uncover…

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Smart wound care beyond the hospital: How 1 surgeon is rethinking recovery

Complex wounds don’t heal on a schedule — and traditional hospital-based care models often fall short once patients go home. In this session, Erich Lemker, MD, a board-certified plastic surgeon at Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno, Calif., shares how…

Oct 21, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

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Erich Lemker, MD, Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon, Community Regional Medical Center

Payer collections unlocked: 3 keys to drive collections through improved AR for ASCs

Ambulatory Surgery Centers face unique revenue cycle challenges — from implant-heavy procedures to payer-specific contract rules and front-end requirements that, if missed, quickly turn into denials and revenue leakage. With leaner margins than hospitals, effective accounts receivable (AR) management isn’t…

Oct 2, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT

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Dylan DeScheda, Vice President, Accounts Receivable, nimble solutions
Tonya Bailey, VP, Payment Posting, Credits and Charge Posting, nimble solutions