If behavioral health leaders had $100 million, they would focus on youth, older adults and improving the treatment system. Becker’s connected with six leaders to learn where they would invest first. Editor’s note: Responses have been lightly edited for length…
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Aug 7, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
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Healthcare’s digital front doors often fall short — disjointed portals, unanswered messages and lack of continuity frustrate patients and staff alike. Without a connected experience, satisfaction scores dip and trust erodes. In this webinar, healthcare experts will explore how AI…
Aug 21, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
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- Kenny Bloxham, Global Healthcare CX Director, Webex Customer Experience Solutions
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- Stefan Zeindenberg, Solutions Engineer, AI Incubation, Webex by Cisco
Health systems face rising complexity: labor shortages, prior auth challenges and disjointed tech are dragging down care and draining resources. Payers, meanwhile, are under pressure to improve outcomes while controlling spend. This session brings both sides to the table —…
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- Joseph Keckan, Vice President, Medical Mutal
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