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01/29/2026

Join MCG Health Director of Content Development, Emily Ferguson, DNP, RN, CCM, and MCG Editor RN, Rebekah Koutny, RN, BSN, CCM, for our next webinar on Feb. 12, 2026. Our experts will share evidence-based transition practices, discuss strategies for standardized discharge planning, timely follow-up, medication safety, and communication. Through the lens of a TEAM case study, they will also discuss practical tools to support seamless, patient-centered transitions and stronger . As an added benefit, this webinar qualifies for 1 contact hour from the California Board of Registered Nursing to support professionals. Register here: https://info.mcg.com/webinar-team-model.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=plw-series&utm_content=wbr-pl-2026-team-model

01/27/2026

In the video below, MCG Health Sr. Physician Editor and Director of Content Development (Ambulatory Care), Blair Washington, MD, MHA, and Sr. Director of Clinical , Jason Gillman, MD, FIDSA, discuss MCG's rigorous process for validating our agent. This process helps align evidence-based guidelines with highly trusted hashtag solutions and provide an independent "source of truth" for clinical decision-makers. In addition, Dr. Gillman covers how MCG has been participating in the Coalition for Health AI (CHAI) and NCQA workgroups to develop industry standards around ethical AI use in workflows:

JANUARY 14, 2026: MCG Sr. Physician Editor & Director of Content Development, Blair Washington, MD, MHA, interviews MCG Sr. Director of Clinical Informatics,…

01/22/2026

In our latest article, MCG Health Physician Editor, Dr. Trish Pinto-Garcia, MD, MPH, explores five common care gaps in care and how MCG can help teams address those challenges and measure improvement. Read the full article:

Learn about pediatric care challenges and discover evidence-based solutions to improve health outcomes for children.

01/19/2026

MCG Health recognizes and honors Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a paid holiday for our teams to help them reflect on the legacy of Dr. King and the enduring impact of nonviolent leadership in advancing equity and justice.

Today, we reaffirm our commitment to the principles that guided his work and continue to inform meaningful, lasting progress. Dr. King’s philosophy of nonviolence outlines a disciplined and intentional approach to social change. His six-step process reminds us that progress requires clarity, accountability, and action: 1. Information Gathering. 2. Educate. 3. Personal Commitment. 4. Negotiation. 5. Direct Action. 6. Reconciliation.

01/13/2026

MCG Health will host an exclusive webinar on Jan. 27 to showcase how providers and critical access can achieve successful outcomes and reduce unnecessary denials. Experts from Coffeyville Regional Medical Center and MCG will explore how integrating evidence-based utilization review (UR) tools can:

• Support appropriate Observation vs. Inpatient status decisions
• Boost accuracy and efficiency in appeal letter workflows
• Drive better financial outcomes for critical access hospitals

Register here: https://info.mcg.com/webinar-coffeyville.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=rural-health&utm_content=wbr-in-2026-coffeyville

01/12/2026

MCG Health thought leaders, Jason Gillman, MD; Parvathi (Paru) Srinivasan; and Larry McEntire II, participated in the Coalition for Health AI (CHAI)'s 2025 workgroups and contributed real-world insights for its Best Practice Guides (BPGs) and Testing & Evaluation (T&E) frameworks. We congratulate our team members for their valuable efforts as we continue to collaborate with industry groups to support ethical and standards-based approaches to in . Learn more about these guides here:

December 24, 2025 – Today, the Coalition for Health AI (CHAI) released a new series of best practice guides (BPGs) and testing and evaluation (T&E) frameworks for four additional use cases: General Health Advice Chatbot, Prior Authorization, EHR Information Retrieval, and Clinical Decision Support...

01/08/2026

MCG Health’s experts have published a new article outlining the methodology and approach our and clinical teams use to ensure MCG remains a trusted source of truth for AI-driven clinical reasoning over evidence-based guidelines. Learn how we’re developing innovative decision-support tools for and professionals—helping reduce administrative burden and streamline clinical decision workflows. Read more:

At MCG, we believe AI should strengthen clinical decision-making—not obscure it. That belief is at the core of MCG Synapse reasoning, an AI agent MCG artificial intelligence methodology is developed using the same evidence-based guidelines that clinicians have trusted for over 30 years.

01/07/2026

🎙️ MCG Health President and CEO, Jon Shreve, recently participated in the American Case Management Association's Care Transitions Today podcast with Dr. Sweta Singh, Medical Director for at the University of Michigan, to discuss how is reshaping case management—while keeping human judgment firmly at the center of care decisions.

Through real-world perspectives, the conversation explores how MCG AI can reduce administrative burden, synthesize complex clinical information, and support more timely, informed decision-making without replacing the expertise of case management professionals. The episode also examines the evolving relationship between providers and payers, highlighting how clearer clinical summaries, improved documentation, and standardized data exchange can streamline authorizations and peer-to-peer reviews. From change management and adoption to transparency, trust, and patient experience, this discussion offers a practical look at integrating AI responsibly into operations: Listen to the podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/08NaWOIAN7YjSBfDU1LhRx?si=UPfz3BU0T4GdU1uCI4UtaA&nd=1&dlsi=809e067e17244756

01/05/2026

The MCG Health team is excited to open applications for our Seattle-based . These roles are for a 10-week program running from June to August 2026. Details are below:

✔️ Seattle-based candidates only
✔️ In-person office visits required (Seattle offices in the Columbia Center)
✔️ Active Junior or Senior college students

Apply now and support our vision of making sure everyone gets the right : https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/mcghealth

12/18/2025

MCG is proud of our team for giving back this month: On December 9, ten MCG Health volunteers spent time at Wellspring Family Services contributing 20 hours in support of their mission to end family homelessness. Together, the team completed 19 Holiday Gift Drive orders and helped sort donations—directly supporting families during a critical time of year. 💙

Thank you to Wellspring for the meaningful work you do, and to our team members for bringing their time, energy, and heart to the community. 👏

12/16/2025

🎉 MCG’s holiday party at The Shop Club Seattle (aka "The Country Club for Gearheads") in Seattle’s S**O district (Dec. 12) brought together great food, classic cars, a racing simulator, live music, and even a special take-home gift (succulent plants). These were a reminder of our heritage — rooted in trust and growing together with our clients and partners. 🌱

12/09/2025

MCG Health's Katie Wolfe, Laura Molner, R.T.(R), PMP, Pat Faughnan, and Keylla Capote Kakis recently spent the day volunteering with the Midwest Food Bank, an organization dedicated to fighting hunger across the U.S. since 2003. The Fort Myers, FL, location alone serves more than 230 agency partners across 39 counties, playing a vital role in disaster relief efforts throughout the region. Its ability to respond quickly to hurricanes and other emergencies brings critical support and hope to communities in need.

We’re proud of our team for giving their time and energy to such a meaningful cause. Thank you to the Midwest Food Bank for the incredible work you do—and to all volunteers whose support makes this impact possible.