There are several DSOs close to reaching their 100th practice milestone. Here is an inside look into three of these DSOs and their recent activity: Park Dental Partners (Minneapolis) Park Dental Partners currently supports 86 practices in three states. After…
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Over half of organizations say employees spend more than 40% of their workday on manual tasks like data entry and document routing. In healthcare, where margins are tight and staff capacity directly affects patient access, that level of manual work…
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Here are five statistics Becker’s has reported on in recent months that could lead to opportunities for growth and progress in the dental industry: 1. Consumer dental spending has risen by 9% since 2020, according to data from the American…
Here are five statistics Becker’s has reported on in recent months that could lead to future roadblocks in the dental industry: 1. Nearly 80% of dental practices have reported an increase in claim denials or payer scrutiny over the past…
Musculoskeletal conditions are among the largest cost drivers for Medicare Advantage plans. As populations age, surgical interventions and downstream utilization continue to drive spending — even when conservative care options may be appropriate. A new analysis of Medicare Advantage members…
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Minneapolis-based Park Dental Partners reported $244.5 million in revenue during 2025, a 6.4% increase over 2024, according to a Feb. 25 news release from the DSO. Here are nine additional things to know about the company’s financial performance:
Revenue cycle leaders are investing heavily in hot topics such as AI automation, denial management, and front-end transformation. But while the spotlight stays there, a major financial risk is quietly accelerating, and most organizations aren’t prepared. An aging population, combined…
Mar 30, 2026 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
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- Nikki Stackhouse, VP Revenue Cycle Acute Prisma Health
- Drew Mahone, Executive Director, Revenue Cycle and Billing Operations Johns Hopkins
- Garrett Kates, Executive Director Mercy
- Angela Horn, VP of Business Development & Corporate Counsel DCM Services
Houston-based Specialty1 Partners has entered a new joint venture partnership with Advanced Periodontics Implant Center in Rancho Mirage, Calif. The practice, which is led by periodontist Ellie Love, DDS, has provided care since 1998, according to a Feb. 25 news…
Demand for specialty care is growing rapidly, while physician shortages continue to strain access. Yet many health systems still manage referrals using a first-in, first-out (FIFO) approach, placing urgent and routine patients in the same queue. When patients stall, access…
Mar 31, 2026 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
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- William H. Morris, MD, MBA, Chief Medical Officer, Tennr
- Elliot R. Blackman, FACHE, Chief Operating Officer, MUSC Physicians
- Bill Schiff, MHA, Senior Vice President, Chief Payor Strategy Officer, Novant Health
- Amy Nyberg, President, Ambulatory Services at Jefferson Health
Unnecessary diagnostic testing is putting patient safety and hospital margins at risk. At Mayo Clinic Florida and UC San Diego Health, clinical leaders are reshaping this pattern with structured diagnostic stewardship programs — cutting inappropriate testing, preserving antimicrobial effectiveness and…
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