More than 25 years ago, substance use disorders were recognized under parity law, which stipulated they should be treated the same as other diseases. Leaders are now calling for a shift in recovery to emphasize proactivity and education amid growing…
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Lawmakers across the country are taking early action to regulate the use of AI in mental healthcare, reflecting a growing concern over the role of emerging technologies in sensitive clinical settings. From creating task forces to explore AI’s potential to…
With almost half of healthcare executives prioritizing data and analytics, systems are not just collecting data — they’re using it to surface cost drivers, guide investment decisions and shift enterprise mindsets. But many health systems are still stuck in reactive…
Sep 26, 2025 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM America/Chicago
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Dan O’Donnell
Director, Technology & Digital, Point B
Tory Tolton
Senior Vice President, Technology & Digital, Point B
Mark W. Lodes, MD
Chief Medical Officer, Population Health and Medical Education, Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin
Stacy Zoucha
Director of Digital Health and Innovation, Children's Nebraska
Amber Price, DNP, CNM, MSN, RN
SVP, Enterprise Chief Nursing Officer, Sentara
Running a behavioral health facility comes with a set of unique challenges that include regulations, specialized staff, and life-changing care to vulnerable populations. Frankly, wondering whether your banker understands your business is not usually top of mind. Yet, choosing the…
AI is no longer an emerging idea in healthcare. It’s being tested and scaled across the care continuum. But what’s actually working? This session breaks down three real-world AI use cases in healthcare that have produced measurable results. Advisory Board…
Sep 29, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM America/Chicago
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Ken Weitzel
Director, Research delivery and expert partner, Advisory Board
Labor costs remain the largest expense for hospitals, yet many teams still make staffing decisions without timely, reliable data. Premium pay, overtime and agency use surge when leaders can’t see demand signals in real time or match the right clinician…
Oct 7, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM America/Chicago
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Thomas Lanvers
Senior Vice President, Locumsmart
A legislative audit found that nearly 70% of mental health providers listed in Utah insurance directories are not accepting new patients, according to an Aug. 25 CBS affiliate KMYU report. The audit, highlighted by Rep. Steve Eliason, found that 69%…
CVS Health’s MinuteClinic has expanded virtual mental health services in 49 states and Washington, D.C. Nearly 95% of MinuteClinic counseling visits now occur virtually, according to an Aug. 26 CVS Health news release. Licensed therapists provide care for conditions including…
Despite decades of research and digital tools, inpatient diabetes outcomes haven’t improved. Sliding scale insulin, EHR protocols and fragmented workflows persist — yet national data shows little progress in reducing complications, readmissions or length of stay. Hospitals can’t afford another…
Sep 25, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM America/Chicago
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Bruce Bode, MD, FACE
Atlanta Diabetes Associates
Jordan Messler, MD, SFHM, FACP
Chief Medical Officer, Glytec
The U.S. healthcare system is caught in a paradox: more patients, more spending, more technology — and yet, stagnant productivity and persistent staffing gaps. Even as health sector employment rebounded by 2.6 million jobs post-pandemic, almost half of hospitals report…
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