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What smarter payment integrity looks like for health plans

Payment integrity teams are being asked to do more with more complexity, more data and less room for error. The opportunity is not to replace existing workflows. It is to make them smarter. AI can help health plans act earlier,…

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Arun Rangamani, Senior Vice President, Payment Services, AI and Analytics Solutions and Services, EXL
William O’Neil, Vice President, Healthcare Solutions, EXL

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MB2 Dental adds 3 new partner practices

Dallas-based MB2 Dental recently added three new partner practices in Florida and California to its network. The dental partnership organization is one of the largest in the U.S., supporting a network of more than 800 practices. Here are the company’s…

7 private equity updates for dental leaders to know

Although private equity is facing a few setbacks in dentistry, investments continue to fuel growth in the industry. Seven updates: 1. Dental industry deals saw a 37.2% drop in 2025, primarily in endodontics and periodontics, according to PitchBook’s “Healthcare Services…

What's going on with dental hygiene legislation?

Several states have introduced or passed legislation affecting dental hygiene as workforce shortages continue and the profession evolves. Nine legislative updates so far in 2026: 1. The Utah Legislature passed a bill allowing hygienists to practice at hospitals without general…

From disconnected to decisive: Modernizing healthcare finance

Healthcare finance teams are navigating volatile reimbursement models, fluctuating census levels and persistent capital constraints. But many finance teams are still working across disconnected systems — where all of it rarely aligns. When workforce forecasts, patient demand and financial planning…

May 12, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

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David Richardson, Regional Manager and Healthcare Specialist Prophix
Michael Ciprietti, Head of Platform Enablement Unify

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Dental insurer names new clinical review director

Dental insurance company United Concordia Dental has appointed Candace Gama, DDS, as dental director, Dental Clinical Review – Auditing. In the newly created position, Dr. Gama will oversee the accuracy, medical necessity and appropriateness of dental claims and adjudication, according…

5 dental practice closures to know

Several dental practices have closed since the beginning of 2026 due to financial challenges, building damage and other reasons. Five updates: 1. Reichley Dental Group in Beavercreek, Ohio, is closing due to the health of its dentist, Rochelle Reichley, DDS.…

DSO deals, practice closures & more: 7 dental updates in Ohio

Here are seven dental industry updates that have taken place in Ohio since the start of 2026: 1. Reichley Dental Group in Beavercreek, Ohio, is permanently closing after 50 years of operating. 2. An Ohio dentist has had his anesthesia…

Measuring what matters: Closing knowledge gaps with AI-driven workforce learning

In high-stakes environments, confidently held misinformation is a measurable risk. An employee can complete required training, pass a quiz and still lack the knowledge needed to perform safely under pressure. Microlearning improves access. Generative AI accelerates content creation. But neither…

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Louisiana senator resumes push to repeal water fluoridation program

Louisiana Sen. Mike Fesi has introduced a second bill to repeal the Louisiana Department of Health’s water fluoridation program and prohibit public water systems from automatically adding the mineral. Four notes: 1. Senate Bill 4 would remove a state rule…