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:
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Rachel Halpern, DDS, has opened Excel Endodontics, a dental practice in Marlboro, N.J. The practice provides endodontic services including root canal therapy, endodontic retreatment, microsurgical procedures, dental trauma care and pediatric endodontics, according to a Sept. 22 news release from…
High call volumes. Long resolution times. Burned-out agents. For payers, traditional contact center tools aren’t enough to meet today’s member expectations. Generative AI is changing that — and some of the most complex service organizations in the world are already…
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Drug shortages are no longer isolated events. They’re routine, costly — and deeply disruptive to patient care, pharmacy workflows and operating margins. But reacting in real time only goes so far. Without a predictive strategy, emergency buys and missed formulary…
Oct 30, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM America/Chicago
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Calvin Hunsicker
Founder and Chief Product Officer, SureCost
Chad O'Connor
Vice President of Acute, SureCost
The authorization of dental therapists is expected to be up for consideration again during Florida’s 2026 legislative session, but pushback from the Florida Dental Association could hinder this initiative once more, Florida Politics reported Sept. 22. Six notes: 1. The…
The healthcare workforce crisis is no longer looming — it’s here. With 85% of U.S. facilities reporting shortages in allied healthcare workers, the need for scalable solutions has never been more urgent. Futuro Health is meeting this moment. Since launching…
Oct 15, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM America/Chicago
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Laura Beeth
Chief Workforce Officer of Futuro Health
Karl Anderson
Executive Director of Partnership Success, Unitek Learning
Insurance, M&A and clinical training are just a few of the areas that need to be reformed in the dental industry, according to three leaders. Four dental leaders recently spoke with Becker’s to discuss the changes they’d like to see…
While many health systems are still piloting AI, Memorial Hermann and St. Luke’s have already scaled it systemwide — delivering outcomes at both the bedside and bottom line. In this on-demand session, hear directly from clinical and informatics leaders as…
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Dr. Terry Ribbens
Associate Chief Medical Information Officer, St. Luke’s Health System
Dr. Ryan Walsh
Chief Medical Information Officer, Memorial Hermann Health System
Dr. Will Morris
Chief Medical Officer, Ambience Healthcare
Denials remain on the rise as errors become harder to catch early and eligibility rechecks take longer. This 2025 State of Claims report — based on a survey of healthcare finance and revenue cycle professionals — identifies what is driving…
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Traditional consultants deliver reports and recommendations — then leave hospitals to figure out the rest. It’s a model that’s falling short in today’s healthcare environment. That’s why hospitals are shifting toward co-managed partnerships. These models embed clinical and operational leaders…
Oct 21, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM America/Chicago
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John Birkmeyer, MD
President, Medical Group, Sound Physicians
Roberta Luskin-Hawk, MD
Regional President, Sound Physicians
Melissa Buchner-Mehling, MD, CHCQM, CPHYADV, FABQAURP
Associate Chief Medical Officer, Sound Physicians