Oral surgery-focused DSOs and MSOs are seeing much success this year thanks to continued interest from surgeons and new funding from investors. Here are more than 10 updates to know from 2025:
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Clinician burnout and turnover are reshaping healthcare staffing. But the surprising finding? 76% of clinicians are satisfied with their jobs — yet 28% of those satisfied are still planning to leave within two years. Relying on satisfaction surveys alone won’t…
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The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development has launched the state’s first dental assistant registered apprenticeship program. The 15-month program includes 592 hours of paid related instruction and 2,008 hours of on-the-job training. The minimum pay during instruction is $20–$22 per…
Gabriel Holdwick, DDS, has acquired the dental practice of James Hirn, DDS, according to a July 26 report from Huron Daily Tribune. Both dentists’ practices are located in Harbor Beach, Mich. Dr. Holdwick is planning to merge patients from the…
Health system contact center staff handle complex, high-emotion patient interactions. However, staff struggle to meet demand, which creates longer wait times and inconsistent patient experiences. With AI, there is a path forward. AI can do more than deflect calls. From…
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Today’s healthcare environment is shaped by volatility: policy shocks, financial whiplash and compressed timelines. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act accelerated that change — underscoring the need for planning tools that are faster, more integrated, and built for dynamic decision-making.…
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CMS is raising the bar on provider directory accuracy. For payers, that means more than quarterly updates — it means demonstrating that your network is real, accessible and audit-ready. Ghost networks remain one of the biggest threats to both member…
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Chris Nolan
Director, Payer Solutions, HealthLink Dimensions
Kimberly Rogers, MBA, RN
Vice President Provider Network and Relations, Peak Health
William Britton
Vice President of Technology, NCD
Michael Kane
Senior Vice President, Provider Data Operations, UnitedHealthcare
Children’s hospitals face unique challenges in care delivery, as young patients are often unable to articulate symptoms fully, creating barriers for immediate treatment. Traditional adult-centric technologies often underperform in these dynamic environments, leaving potential improvements unrealized. Increasing dependence on inefficient…
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Managing a dental service organization (DSO) with multiple locations is complex, and insurance coverage plays a crucial role in mitigating risks. Unlike traditional single-site practices, DSOs require centralized, scalable insurance strategies to support operations, ensure compliance across different jurisdictions, and…
Some of the most-read articles this month covered DSO lawsuits, orthodontic trends and staffing issues. Here are the top 10 most-read articles from Becker’s in July: 1. Heartland Dental hit with class-action lawsuit over AI use 2. California dentist dies…