Here are six trends affecting DSO deals in 2026: 1. Acquisitions have been the primary growth strategy for many DSOs over the last decade, with low interest rates and investor interest fueling this activity. However, higher rates and operating costs…
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Patient trust in healthcare has fallen sharply — only 24% of Americans now believe providers prioritize care over profits, down from 77% in December 2021. For a growing share of patients, that judgment is forming online, before they ever schedule…
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Operations leaders see the promise of AI in credentialing — faster onboarding, lower administrative burden, accelerated time to revenue. They also see the risk: AI doesn’t absorb liability. Healthcare organizations do. NCQA standards still require human oversight for committee review,…
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