Health system leaders say their ability to build AI tools internally has grown significantly. During a closed-door executive roundtable at Becker’s IT + Revenue Cycle Conference in September, participants were asked by show of hands who expected their startup purchasing…
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Medicare Advantage organizations face relentless pressure to contain rising medical costs, protect margins, and deliver sustainable growth. As plans focus on reducing unnecessary spend, an equally important opportunity is often overlooked: ensuring the accurate reimbursement and revenue recovery that support…
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The inpatient-or-observation status decision is a consequential one for hospitals. For patients arriving by ambulance, much of the clinical story unfolds before they reach the hospital: vital sign trends, field interventions and response to treatment. Yet that information often arrives…
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There were 51 dental transactions during the third quarter of 2026, accounting for 49% of all physician medical group mergers and acquisitions. Deal volume in dentistry in the third quarter decreased by 7% compared to the second quarter of 2026…
Franklin, Tenn.-based Specialized Dental Partners has reached its 200th partnership. The milestone marks the latest chapter for the organization, which launched in 2018 as US Endo Partners — the first DSO dedicated exclusively to endodontists — before expanding into other…
Nashville, Tenn.-based Southern Orthodontic Partners has appointed Sarah Sharfstein as its COO. Ms. Sharfstein previously spent eight years in various leadership roles with Chicago-based The Aspen Group, most recently serving as its vice president of sales enablement and sales effectiveness.…
Costa Mesa, Calif.-based Smile Brands recently promoted Jason Genta, DDS, to senior vice president of clinical operations. Dr. Genta previously served as the vice president of clinical operations for DecisionOne Dental Partners, a role he continued to hold after the…
A three-tenant retail center that includes an Aspen Dental office in Mansfield, Conn., was sold as part of a $5.8 million deal, the New England Real Estate Journal reported Oct. 17. The Aspen Dental property sold specifically for $2.22 million…
The nasal vestibule is a primary reservoir for potential bacterial pathogens, including multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs), and colonization is associated with an increased risk of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). Most patients meet at least one criterion that puts them at risk for…
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New York University had the highest number of graduates for the 2025-26 academic year, according to data from the American Dental Association. The ADA recently published various data on dental education for 2025-26, including enrollment, tuition and graduation rates. Here…
