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How Ardent Health Used Real-Time Decision Support to Cut Waste

Inpatient care represents a small share of encounters but drives outsized costs, eroding margins and putting pressure on both patients and health systems. By empowering physicians with in-workflow decision support and a shared framework for clinical value, the organization drove…

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Susan Hughes, Vice President Case Management, Ardent
Mukul Mehra, Senior Physician Executive CDS, Premier’s Stanson Health

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New Mexico advances bill to join interstate dental compact

The New Mexico House of Representatives unanimously passed legislation to join the Dentist & Dental Hygienist Compact. The Dentist & Dental Hygienist Compact is one of two initiatives aimed at improving license portability for dentists and dental hygienists between participating…

Specialty1 Partners lands multispecialty joint venture

Houston-based Specialty1 Partners has completed a multispecialty joint venture between two practices in Ohio. The deal involves a partnership between Northeastern Endodontic Specialists in Wooster, Ohio, and Tuscarawas Oral Surgery and Implant Center in New Philadelphia, Ohio. The deal marks…

DentaQuest names Dr. Ronke Ogunbameru as dental director in Texas

Dental benefits provider DentaQuest has appointed Ronke Ogunbameru, DDS, as dental director for Texas. Dr. Ogunbameru is a board-certified pediatric dentist who earned her dental degree from Howard University in Washington, D.C. She completed her residency at Upstate Medical University…

Dr. Devinn Geeson acquires 3 continuing education brands

Devinn Geeson, DDS, recently acquired three continuing education brands in the dental industry. Dr. Geeson acquired Smiles at Sea, The Dental Festival and Hype Events from Founder Elijah Desmond. The deal makes Dr. Geeson the chief evolutions officer of all…

Advancing Primary Care: Workforce Challenges, Policy Shifts, and the Role of AI

Primary care is entering a pivotal moment of evolution. Persistent workforce shortages, rising costs, and uneven access, felt most acutely in rural and underserved communities continue to be significant challenges driving the need to make a change. According to the…

Mar 3, 2026 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CST

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David Carmouche, MD, Executive Vice President & Chief Clinical Transformation Officer - Lumeris
Anagha Vyas, Vice President of Artificial Intelligence - Lumeris

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AI-powered coding for cleaner claims start earlier: Practical strategies to improve accuracy before denials begin

Coding accuracy sits at the center of both financial performance and clinical efficiency but staffing and resources are not keeping pace for many ASC and orthopedic practices. As pressures increase, practices are turning to AI-powered support to keep pace and…

Mar 4, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST

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Mark Herzog, Principal Solutions Specialist, Veradigm
Kyle Swarts, President, aiHealth

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Inside OHSU’s data-driven approach to staffing

Academic medical centers face intense perioperative staffing demands, and manual coordination can make it even harder to respond efficiently across large, complex surgical operations. Oregon Health & Science University encountered that challenge across 53 operating rooms, where leaders were managing…

Mar 18, 2026 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT

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Dio Sumagaysay, RN, MS, Vice President, Perioperative & Multi-specialty Procedural Services, OHSU
Kristen Lund, RN, Director of OR/MSPU Scheduling & Pre-Operative Medicine Clinic, OHSU
Rayna Tuski, Director of Adult Perioperative Services, OHSU
Shane Stubbs, Senior Manager, Client Success, LeanTaaS

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Four opportunities to realign musculoskeletal care in 2026

Musculoskeletal care is one of healthcare’s largest cost centers and one of its most fragmented. The 2026 State of Musculoskeletal Care report reveals critical misalignments that are driving unnecessary spending and poor patient experiences. Among more than 1,000 respondents, nearly…

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Designing Medicare Advantage plans members value most

Health plans are under pressure to improve member engagement while managing rising costs and increasing expectations around personalization. Medicare Advantage and Medicaid members are no longer passive recipients of benefits. They are consumers with clear preferences for flexibility, ease of…

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