There are a few things practice owners and executives should look out for to determine whether new technology is worth investing in. Bryan Shanahan, DDS, of Peak Family Dental Care in Arizona, and Jaime Burks, the senior director of operations…
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DSO success this year will largely depend on staff support, technology investments and patient engagement. Becker’s has spoken to several DSO executives in recent weeks to discuss what organizations need to be successful in 2026. Here is what five leaders…
Hospitals deliver complex care every day — but when documentation, coding and revenue cycle teams operate in silos, financial and quality performance suffer. Incomplete documentation, reactive CDI workflows and disconnected systems can lead to case mix inaccuracy, preventable denials and…
Mar 24, 2026 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
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- Dan Bray, RN, CDIP, CCDS, Cape Fear Valley Health Corporate Clinical Documentation Integrity Manager
- Josh Amrhein, MHA, Solventum Business manager, revenue integrity
How credit access, integrated financing, and technology help more patients get approved and receive care Today, dental practices are at a pivotal point. While we all recognize the profound importance of oral health,1 cost remains a significant barrier to treatment2…
The Colorado House Health and Human Services Committee has passed legislation aimed at improving transparency within dental insurance networks. HB26-1070 would require insurance carriers to obtain dental providers’ consent before renting out their services. The HHS Committee approved the bill…
A Massachusetts man has been found guilty of several charges related to the practice of illegal dentistry. Fritz Gabriel, 71, billed the state’s Medicaid program for a variety of dental services that were never provided, as well as for services…
The CareQuest Institute for Oral Health has partnered with healthcare AI company Innovaccer to advance medical-dental integration. The two organizations will link medical and dental claims and clinical data through Innovaccer’s Humbi platform, according to a Feb. 17 news release.…
Healthcare leaders are navigating margin pressure, workforce instability and rapid technology change while maintaining operational stability across their organizations. In this session, leaders from OU Health and Wellstar Health System discuss findings from a national survey of more than 700…
Mar 18, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
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Presenters:
- Rob Brinkerhoff SPHR, SHRM-SCP, CCP, CBP, C-Suite Practice Leader, AMN Healthcare
- Elizabeth Petro, Senior Search Consultant, AMN Healthcare
- Mike Morrey, Ph.D., President-Adult Services, OU Health
- Richard Freeman, MD, MBA, FACS, Chief Physician Executive & Executive Vice President, Wellstar Health
Healthcare leaders face daily tension: contact centers are overwhelmed, patient communication is fragmented, and staff workflows remain manual. Add a crowded, fast-moving AI ecosystem, and the risk of missteps increases. Many health systems recognize AI’s promise but struggle to translate…
Mar 26, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
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Presenters:
- Ajay Chadha, CFO, 42 North Dental & Orthodontics
- Clayton Lawrence, COO, Unio Health Partners
- Miguel Barcenas, Director, Healthcare Product Management, IntelePeer
- Dr. Stephanie Lahr, CMIO, IntelePeer
Dental membership platform Clerri has completed its System and Organization Controls 2 Type I audit. The audit demonstrates that Clerri’s data security measures meet AICPA Trust Services Criteria, according to a Feb. 17 news release from the company. Clerri also…