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The Executive Edge: September 2026

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Newsletter | Executive Insight HubEpic Expands Into ERP, Staffing, and AI Tooling—What CIOs Are Buying Now

Epic's move into ERP, long-term IT staffing, and AI analyst tooling is reshaping health systems' industry partner strategies, with CIOs weighing whether to consolidate on Epic or invest in point solutions that win on analytics and flexibility.

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Newsletter | Executive Insight HubOlder Adults Outnumber Young Children Worldwide—What It Means for Health Systems

As adults 65+ outnumber children under 5 globally for the first time, U.S. health systems face surging demand from older patients, shrinking labor pools, and inadequate reimbursements with little policy relief in sight.

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Newsletter | Executive Insight HubSanford Health Finalizes North Memorial Acquisition Under 10-Year Oversight

Sanford Health completed its acquisition of North Memorial Health on September 1, expanding its Twin Cities presence under a 10-year oversight agreement with the Minnesota Attorney General that includes $600 million in committed investments.