Payers and providers are widely using AI — but most aren’t seeing full value. Despite near-universal adoption, a nationwide survey conducted with Becker’s Healthcare found fewer than half of organizations are fully committed to using AI to transform outcomes and…
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AI adoption is no longer limited to large, urban hospitals. Rural and resource-constrained systems are proving they can implement ambient AI at enterprise scale — affordably, efficiently and with measurable impact. This whitepaper highlights real-world results from organizations like Reid…
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Staffing shortages, rising denials and growing patient payment burdens are hitting urology practices especially hard — and outdated revenue cycle models are making things worse. But a growing number of providers are taking a new approach to coding and revenue…
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Radiology informatics is advancing fast, with AI moving beyond pilots to real-world impact — improving image interpretation, streamlining workflows and supporting clinical decisions. Still, many health systems are working through key challenges: integration, governance and building trust among teams. The…
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There are currently 7,443 dental professional shortage areas in the U.S., according to the most recent data from the Health Resources and Services Administration. The HRSA updated its dashboard showcasing data on health professional shortages Dec. 18. The dashboard shows…
Dallas-based Smile Doctors is one of the largest DSOs in the U.S., supporting more than 560 offices in 36 states. Here is what the DSO accomplished this year: 1. Smile Doctors was included on Newsweek‘s list of the greatest workplaces…
Here are five notable acquisitions between dental technology companies that have taken place this year: 1. Dental 3D printing company SprintRay acquired the dental portfolio of EnvisionTEC, a global manufacturer of 3D printers. The acquisition includes patents, trademarks, inventory and…
Ambulatory leaders face a stark reality: cost pressures, staffing shortages and access bottlenecks are rising faster than resources can keep up. Yet expectations for growth and patient experience haven’t softened. According to a Becker’s survey, organizations are turning to seven…
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The CareQuest Institute for Oral Health will continue to advocate for dental care accessibility as the industry faces persistent challenges along with some new obstacles in 2026. Wade Rakes, the organization’s new CEO, recently spoke with Becker’s to discuss roadblocks…
Dental lab company Dandy has acquired Neem, a dental practice management software company. The two companies said they aim to advance digital innovation in restorative dentistry, according to a Dec. 9 news release. This is one of several acquisitions within…
