Healthcare organizations entered 2025 under persistent labor costs, reimbursement volatility and regulatory uncertainty. Deal volume remained below historical highs. Hospital margins were uneven. Nearly half of announced hospital transactions involved financial distress. At the same time, outpatient migration accelerated. Ambulatory…
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Nashville, Tenn.-based Innovate 32 has entered partnerships with two dental practices in Maryville, Tenn. The DSO added Crestview Dental, led by Tommy Spears, DDS, and Jake Goza, DDS, according to a March 3 news release from Innovate 32. The organization…
Over the next five to 10 years, the U.S. will face a shortage of 300,000 physicians and nurses. At the same time, nearly 80% of older adults are managing multiple chronic conditions. Recruiting alone will not solve this. Leading organizations…
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The dental industry is in for a bumpy ride over the next few years as hiring challenges persist and new trends take hold of the industry. However, opportunities exist for growth and stability. New research shows that while hygiene shortages…
Looming Medicaid cuts could reverse progress that has been made to expand access to dental care in the U.S., healthcare leaders are warning. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act is expected to lead to a decrease in Medicaid spending by…
A woman in Old Bridge, N.J., has been charged with practicing dentistry without a license, according to a Feb. 27 news release from the South River (N.J.) Police Department. Police responded to a dispute between two individuals. While conducting a…
Oklahoma legislators are considering a bill to join the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact. The Dentist & Dental Hygienist Compact is one of two initiatives aimed at improving license portability for dentists and dental hygienists between participating states. The DDHC…
Imagine a patient who receives one clear message at each critical step of care — scheduling, check-in, results, billing and payment — with no confusion about what comes next. Now contrast that with today’s reality: fragmented reminders, unclear bills and…
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Christy Englehart has joined Appaloosa Dental Partners as the organization’s COO. Appaloosa Dental Partners is a multi-regional dental partnership organization founded in 2024. Ms. Englehart most recently served as fractional COO for Dentist Entrepreneurship Organization, a dental practice coaching firm.…
Great Neck, N.Y.-based The Smilist has expanded its network into Virginia. The dental organization partnered with Arlington Dental Team, according to a LinkedIn post. The practice specializes in general, restorative and cosmetic dentistry. The Smilist supports more than 110 locations…
