Behavioral health has moved from service line to operating model. At Becker’s Behavioral Health event, the leaders running behavioral health at Ascension, Advocate Health, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Cleveland Clinic, CommonSpirit Health, Hartford HealthCare, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Northwell Health and…
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Economic strain on patients’ care prioritization, insurance companies ramping up denials and the potential removal of community fluoride are big concerns for the dental industry. Patients being unable to afford dental care can lead to a number of other health…
Multi-location dental groups are facing rising complexity, tighter margins and increasing expectations from leadership and capital partners. As dental organizations grow beyond single practices, finance functions are being pushed beyond traditional models. Manual processes, fragmented systems and spreadsheet-based reporting can…
Several states have either approved or proposed legislation to expand Medicaid dental coverage for residents or increase reimbursements for dental providers. Four updates: 1. Louisiana legislators advanced House Bill 222, which would require Medicaid to cover dental procedures deemed medically…
Here are three company layoffs Becker’s has reported on in recent months: 1. Dental insurance company Liberty Dental Plans laid off 95 employees April 6. The company decided to contract out operations, leading to the job cuts, according to a…
Passing legislation that solves challenges with dental insurance could lead to improved employee satisfaction, reduced administrative burden and elevated patient care, according to one dental practice administrator. Steven Wilbanks is the practice administrator for the office of Matthew N. Wilbanks,…
The lack of patient education, trust between providers and patients, and medical-dental integration are three of the biggest hurdles in dentistry, according to this chief dental officer. Understanding the link between oral health and other medical conditions is crucial to…
Care coordination teams are being asked to do more with less. Staffing constraints, rising costs and administrative complexity are turning what should be a straightforward patient experience — getting to care — into one of the most friction-heavy parts of…
Jun 11, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
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Presenters:
- Valerie Holland, VP Sales, Uber Health
- David Mutaawe, Executive Director, Community Assist NJ
- Kaylanne Chandler MHA, BSN, RN, Director of Care Coordination, Children’s Hospital Colorado
- Melissa Fox, MHA, FACMPE, FACHE, Chief Operating Officer, Acenda
Join leaders from Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, Ventura County Medical Center, Denver Health, and San Juan Regional Medical Center as they share how they are keeping their missions at the forefront while evolving workforce strategies and operating models to meet…
Jun 24, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
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Presenters:
- Andrew Goldfrach, FACHE
- Dr. Danielle Gabele, DNP, RN, CENP, CPHQ, CCRN-K
- Kris Gaw, MBA, FACHE
- Alan Vierling, DNP RN CENP
- River Meisinger, HCMBA
MINISH Technology, a company focused on preserving natural tooth structure, has received a $22 million investment. The company replaces damaged teeth with materials that mimic natural enamel, providing an alternative to traditional veneers and crowns, according to an April 23…