Integrating Care and Supporting Clinicians at Rush Medical Group

2/10/2026

Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

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In this episode, Dr. Luis Garcia President, Rush Medical Group, Rush University Medical Center discusses how the organization is integrating clinical and nonclinical operations to deliver consistent, high quality care while improving efficiency and clinician support. He also shares key headwinds facing health systems, including declining reimbursement, rising costs, workforce shortages, and how innovation and partnerships will shape the future.

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