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The data problem standing between your organization and AI that works

Healthcare organizations are moving fast on AI — but many are hitting a more fundamental obstacle: their data is not ready to support it. Fragmented records, interoperability gaps and unreliable pipelines mean AI results can be inconsistent, hard to trust…

Jun 30, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

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Julie Smith, MSHI, NI-BC, CEN Head of Global Healthcare Market Strategy, InterSystems
Romil Chadha, Chief Medical Information Officer, UK HealthCare
Emily Webber, Chief Medical Information Officer, Indiana University Health and Riley Children's Health
Conrad Gleber, Associate Chief Medical Information Officer, University of Rochester Medical Center
Albert Villarin MD MBA FACEP, VP, Chief Medical Informatics Officer, Northwell Health

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When AI shapes where care begins: What it means for payers

For a growing share of members, the care journey now begins not with a nurse line or portal, but with AI. Conversational tools are stepping in before a clinician is involved, guiding symptom interpretation and next-step decisions. While this shift…

May 21, 2026 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT

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Rachel French, Chief Strategy and Partnerships Officer, MD Live by Evernorth

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4 states disciplining dentists

Here are four dentists who have been disciplined by state dental boards so far this year: 1. The Georgia Board of Dentistry suspended the license of Justin Scott, DMD, on March 2. 2. The Virginia Board of Dentistry denied a…

Where 2 interstate dental compacts stand in 2026

Two interstate dental compacts are gaining steam across the U.S. as states look for new solutions to alleviate workforce shortages. Here is where the compacts stand as of this year: Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact The Dentist and Dental Hygiene…

The dual payoff of dental AI

New dental technologies, in particular AI, can help practices enhance the patient experience and improve trust if implemented correctly. The use of AI to confirm X-ray diagnoses and show patients exactly what is going on in their mouths is already…

Maine enacts law expanding scope of practice for independent dental hygienists

Maine has enacted a bill that would expand the scope of practice for independent dental hygienists. LD 2030 aims to expand access to oral healthcare in the state by allowing independent hygienists to administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide analgesia.…

NYU awarded $5.5M to expand oral health center

The NYU Dentistry Oral Health Center for People with Disabilities has received a $5.48 million grant to improve access to care. The funding will support the addition of eight private treatment rooms for pediatric patients with disabilities, according to an…

Smile Partners USA partners with Illinois dentist

Troy, Mich.-based Smile Partners USA has added a new partnership in Illinois. The organization partnered with Favia Family Dental in Arlington Heights, Ill., led by Joseph Favia, DDS, according to a recent LinkedIn post from Smile Partners USA. Favia Family…

Why corporate dentistry gets a bad rap

DSOs have gained a largely negative reputation from patients and dentists due to various factors, including the involvement of private equity companies and claims of placing production above patient outcomes. Barry Lyon, DDS, director of provider recruiting and onboarding at…

ECU dental school expands dental hygienist pipeline with new degree

The East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine has launched a transfer agreement for dental hygiene graduates to continue their education. The dental school is offering graduates from a dental hygiene associate degree program at any community college in North…