Becker's Healthcare January 22, 2026
Advancements in physician ownership models and AI are a few of the things that physicians are eyeing with anticipation in the year ahead.
Two physicians recently joined Becker’s to discuss what is exciting them in healthcare.
Editor’s note: Responses have been lightly edited for clarity and length.
Daniel Decker, MD. Urologist (Mountain Home, Ark.): At the current state of healthcare in the United States, from a superficial level, there is not much to be excited about with a dysfunctional system and increasingly inadequate workforce. There is some hope on the horizon in 2026, however. Improved efficiency in a healthcare world where there never seems to be enough time is imminent and critical. In 2026, the tools to...







