Dentistry is in need of major reforms in order to protect the sustainability of practices, according to one dentist. Krista Kappus, DDS, of Fitch Mountain Dental in Healdsburg, Calif., recently spoke with Becker’s to discuss the changes that would benefit…
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Despite decades of research and digital tools, inpatient diabetes outcomes haven’t improved. Sliding scale insulin, EHR protocols and fragmented workflows persist — yet national data shows little progress in reducing complications, readmissions or length of stay. Hospitals can’t afford another…
Sep 25, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM America/Chicago
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Bruce Bode, MD, FACE
Atlanta Diabetes Associates
Jordan Messler, MD, SFHM, FACP
Chief Medical Officer, Glytec
The U.S. healthcare system is caught in a paradox: more patients, more spending, more technology — and yet, stagnant productivity and persistent staffing gaps. Even as health sector employment rebounded by 2.6 million jobs post-pandemic, almost half of hospitals report…
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Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo, MD, PhD, is warning against the use of dental amalgam for routine fillings. Eight notes: 1. Dr. Ladapo made his recommendations based on the risks associated with mercury exposure, according to an Aug. 25 news…
Chicago-based Phase 1 Equity was launched in 2022 to support orthodontists and pediatric dentists, growing to support more than 20 offices in the U.S. Here is how the company has expanded its network so far this year:
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. Join…
Sep 19, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM America/Chicago
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Jeff Wessler, MD, MPhil
Chief Executive Officer, Heartbeat Health
Matt Brown
VP Telehealth & Advisory Services, CHG Healthcare
Waterline testing may feel like a redundant step in your dental office procedures, especially if you already use treatment products. However, treating your water is not enough to be compliant. Why? Because even treated water still fails. In fact, in…
Plantation, Fla.-based Vitana Pediatric and Orthodontic Partners was recently ranked as the fastest-growing DSOs by Inc. The 2025 Inc. 5000 list includes 4,999 companies representing $300.6 billion in total 2024 revenue. Thirty-nine dental companies were included on the list, including…
Here are more than 25 dental industry “firsts” Becker’s has reported on so far this year: 1. Cleveland-based Northeast Ohio Medical University celebrated the opening of its Bitonte College of Dentistry by welcoming its inaugural class of 52 students. 2.…
Manual prior authorization and fragmented pharmacy workflows slow starts to therapy, drive callbacks and frustrate clinicians and patients. As workloads grow, time to therapy stretches and prescription abandonment rises. This session focuses on practical ways AI and automation can streamline electronic prior…
Oct 8, 2025 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM America/Chicago
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Mike Cohn
Vice President of Network Operations, CoverMyMeds
Erika Spicer Mason, MPH
Custom Content Manager, Writer/Editor, Becker's Healthcare