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…
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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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- Russ Gardner, MBA, CRCR, Business Intelligence Analyst, Lead - System Support Corewell Health
- Todd Brown , Director, Product Management LGI Healthcare Solutions
Hypertensive disorders remain a leading contributor to maternal morbidity, yet blood pressure management during pregnancy and postpartum care continues to evolve. The release of the 2025 American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology blood pressure guidelines introduces updated thresholds…
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- Carolyn M. Zelop, MD, FACOG, FAHA, FAIUM, Director of Fetal Echocardiography and Perinatal Research, Valley Health SystemClinical Professor of Ob/Gyn, NYU Grossman School of Medicine
- Kristal Graves, DNP, MSN, RNC-EFM, C-ONQS, Clinical Nurse Improvement CoachIowa Statewide Obstetrics Mobile Simulation TeamIowa Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (AIM)Iowa Perinatal Quality Care Collaborative (IPQCC)University of Iowa Health Care Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Erin Poe Ferranti, PhD, MPH, RN, FAHA, FPCNA, FAAN, Associate Professor, Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing; Emory University
- Patricia Suplee, PhD, RNC-OB, FAAN, Director, School of Nursing and Irwin Belk Distinguished Professor; University of North Carolina Wilmington
The quick evolution of technology will lead to continued innovations in patient care, according to Barry Lyon, DDS. Dr. Lyon, dental director for Main Street Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics and Dental Care Alliance, recently spoke with Becker’s about his predictions…
Every unanswered call in a dental practice represents more than a scheduling issue. It results in underused chair time, lost revenue and added pressure on already thin margins. As practices test AI across patient access, scheduling and revenue operations, two…
Mar 25, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
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- Raihan Faroqui, MD, Vice President of Partnerships Confido Health
- Penny Fillipe, Head of Operations Alpha Dental
- Vichar Shroff, Chief Product Officer & Co-Founder Confido Health
- Dr. Jeffrey B. Carter, MD, DMD, Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon President, OMS Logistics Founder, Herculus
Specialty-focused DSOs are gearing up for an active year as various fields see increased growth and demand. Here are seven notable updates on specialty dentistry from the last few weeks: 1. Houston-based Specialty1 Partners expanded its associate to partner growth…