After bursting on the scene and dramatically changing the dental industry, private equity activity has cooled down in recent years. Dental industry deals saw a 37.2% drop in 2025 compared to 2024, primarily in endodontics and periodontics, according to a…
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Revenue cycle teams are stretched thin. Denials are increasing, hiring is more difficult and administrative workloads continue to grow. Many organizations are dedicating substantial time to denial management and rework, limiting their ability to focus on strategic initiatives. This guide…
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Providers are paying closer attention to how — and how quickly — they get paid. Every delay, reconciliation issue or administrative hurdle contributes to a growing burden that affects how providers engage with payer organizations. Forward-looking payers are responding by…
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Managing lab operations across a large dental organization can create complexity that limits visibility, increases costs and makes growth harder to sustain. This case study explores how Apex Dental Partners moved from managing more than 100 disparate lab relationships to…
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Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center, a 427-bed community medical center, faced a daunting surgical backlog — and then eliminated it entirely in just 90 days. In this session, perioperative leaders from PVHMC share how their team used data-driven strategies and…
May 14, 2026 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM America/Chicago
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Martha Soto, MSN, RN, CNOR
Director of Perioperative Services, Nursing Administration Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
Maria J. Cortez, DPA, RN
Nurse Manager, Surgery - Outpatient Pavilion Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
Kaylie Firebaugh
Client Outcomes Specialist LeanTaaS