California is the state with the highest employment of dental hygienists, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Here are five states and five cities with the highest employment of hygienists: States California: 22,940 Texas: 16,010 Florida: 13,860…
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Expanding equitable access to cardiac care is a strategic imperative for health systems striving to improve outcomes and optimize resources. Delays in care exacerbate disease severity, increase emergency reliance, and strain staff capacity. The Imperative for new care pathways presents…
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Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S., but early detection and timely intervention remain out of reach for many — especially in rural and underserved communities. Some health systems are rethinking how care is delivered. In…
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Jeff Wessler, MD, MPhil
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Matt Brown
VP Telehealth & Advisory Services, CHG Healthcare
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Oct 21, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM America/Chicago
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Joe Rafferty
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Suzanne Bierman
Managing Director, Sellers Dorsey
Joe McGrath
Senior Director, Sellers Dorsey
The Minnesota Court of Appeals has rejected a dental patient’s attempt to throw out a defamation lawsuit filed against them. Liya Hou posted several negative online reviews about her experience as a patient of J&D Dental in Minneapolis. J&D Dental…
Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health has partnered with the American Dental Hygienists’ Association to increase access to dental care for hygienists. The partnership allows hygienists and their families to access the Smile Generation dental plan, according to a Sept. 22 news…
Federal healthcare policy is shifting fast. Expiring pandemic-era tax credits, research funding cuts and increasing prior authorization pressures are already reshaping how care is delivered and reimbursed. During this virtual learning session, hear from two Cigna senior leaders on how…
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Mitch Relfe
Sr. Principal, Federal Government Affairs, The Cigna Group
Allison Hofmann
Vice President, Health System Division, Cigna Healthcare
Cyber threats are up. Breach investigations are intensifying. And with 2025 already seeing a 20% rise in healthcare data breaches, compliance can’t be an afterthought. In today’s cloud-first environment, protecting personal data and maintaining audit readiness takes more than just…
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Julia Furst Morgado
Global Technologist, Product Strategy, Veeam
Chris Carmody
Chief Technology Officer, UPMC
Giovanni Piedimonte, MD, FAAP, FCCP
Vice President, Research, Institutional Official, and Research Integrity Officer, Tulane University
Invisalign manufacturer Align Technology has terminated the employment of Executive Vice President Of Global Human Resources Stuart Hockridge, effective in May 2026. Mr. Hockridge joined the company in 2016. His employment was terminated Sept. 12, according to a document filed…
Here are 10 DSOs and dental organizations that are expanding their networks in the West through practice openings, affiliations and acquisitions, as reported by Becker’s since July 9: