CMS is proposing to reverse a recently added policy that allowed states to add adult dental services as an essential health benefit to their benchmark plans. Five notes: 1. CMS issued a final rule in April 2024 that adds routine…
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A woman in North Carolina has been arrested and charged with practicing orthodontics without a license, according to records from the North Carolina court records. Ebony McBean of Garner, N.C., was charged with felony three counts of obtaining property by…
Several DSO acquisitions have taken place in Ohio since the start of 2026. Here are three DSOs expanding in Ohio: 1. New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Premier Care Dental Management acquired Great Smiles Family Dentistry, Laskey Dental Care and Blank Dental…
Issaqueena Pediatric Dentistry recently experienced a ransomware attack affecting 501 individuals. The practice said in a notice on its website that an unauthorized actor gained access to certain files within its systems between Nov. 9 and 11. An investigation determined…
The DSO field has seen an explosion of growth over the last few years, with several new organizations joining the competition. Here are 23 DSOs that have launched in the last five years. Note: This list includes DSOs, MSOs and…
Rural access challenges are no longer defined by distance. They are driven by workforce shortages, capacity constraints and the need to deliver care differently with limited resources. As demand rises, health systems are rethinking traditional models to extend access without…
Apr 29, 2026 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
Presented by:
Presenters:
- Joanna Braunold, Director of Content Marketing and Communications, TytoCare
- Cynthia Lee, EVP, Chief Strategy and Growth Officer, Sutter Health
- Evalyne Bryant Ward, CAPPM, MBA, DBA, Vice President, Ambulatory Services, Civista Clinical Services, LLC (dba UM Charles Regional Medical Group), University of Maryland Medical System
- Matthew Anderson, MD, MBA, CPE, Chief Medical Information Officer – Ambulatory, Clinical Innovation Department, HonorHealth Innovations H2I
- Kevin Hartman, MD, MHCM, Ambulatory Chief Medical Officer, Bon Secours Mercy Health
- Michelle Winfield-Hanrahan, MSN, MHA, BSN, RN, Chief Clinical Access Officer; Assistant Vice Chancellor, Access; Senior Nursing Director, Cancer Institute, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
There’s a shift most dental leaders are feeling right now but not always naming: decisions that used to be fast are now slower, heavier and more deliberate. Patients are asking more questions. They want to understand sequencing, cost exposure and alternatives. Even routine…
When healthcare systems go down, care does not pause. It degrades. Downtime shifts clinicians to paper. Medication workflows slow. Access controls change. Communication patterns fracture. In pediatric environments and high acuity settings, even short disruptions carry real risk. Cyber resilience…
Mar 20, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
Presented by:
Presenters:
- Kevin Chambers, Chief Information Executive at Bethany Children’s Health Center
- Marlin McFate, Public Sector CTO and CISO at Cohesity
SEP-1 has moved beyond a quality reporting exercise. As performance tied to Value-Based Purchasing begins to materially impact hospital reimbursement, sepsis-related decisions increasingly carry meaningful financial, operational, and clinical consequences. Many health systems continue to manage sepsis through a compliance-first…
Mar 19, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
Presented by:
Presenters:
- Christopher Thomas, MD, Vice President, Chief Quality Officer, FMOL Health
- Chadd K. Kraus, DO, DrPH, FACEP, Vice Chair, Research - Department of Emergency and Hospital Medicine, Jefferson Health - Lehigh Valley
Many health systems launch automation in a single department. Far fewer successfully expand it across the enterprise. Without a clear strategy, governance structure and measurable goals, automation efforts can become siloed experiments rather than sustainable operational change. For large, complex…
Mar 17, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Presented by:
Presenters:
- Russ Gardner, MBA, CRCR, Business Intelligence Analyst, Lead - System Support Corewell Health
- Todd Brown , Director, Product Management LGI Healthcare Solutions