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From manual reviews to real-time decisions — How AI is reshaping UM

Payers are prioritizing tech investments but the real challenge is balance. Reducing friction for providers while maintaining evidence-based decisions remains a critical tension. AI is now central to solving this, especially in replacing slow, manual reviews that delay care, drain…

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Tony Oliva, DO, Chief Medical Officer, MCG Health
Kristy Stayer, Sr. Product Owner, MCG Health

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Number of dentists in states with the fewest shortage areas

There are 725 dentists in Washington, D.C., which has the lowest number of dental professional shortage areas in the U.S., according to data from the American Dental Association and the Health Resources and Services Administration. Here are the number of…

Number of dentists in states with the most shortage areas

There are 30,201 dentists in California, the state with the highest number of dental professional shortage areas in the U.S., according to data from the American Dental Association and the Health Resources and Services Administration. Here are the number of…

Number of dentists across 12 specialties

Outside of general practice, orthodontics is the dental specialty with the highest number of dentists, according to data from the American Dental Association. There are more than 10,000 dentists in the orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics specialty. Pediatric dentistry and oral…

The AI roadmap for denial success: 4 proven steps from top systems

Payers are using AI to automate and deny claims faster than ever. Meanwhile, only 8% of providers use AI in denials management. This whitepaper breaks down how leading health systems including Banner Health and Houston Methodist are closing the gap…

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5 states, cities with the highest employment of dental assistants

California currently has the highest employment of dental assistants, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Here are five states and five cities with the highest employment of dental assistants: States California: 54,580 Texas: 31,360 Florida: 23,020 New…

3 challenges the dental industry can't shake

Staffing shortages, rising costs and low payer reimbursements are three persistent challenges that have faced dentists for the last several years. Here is a deep dive on how these challenges are affecting dentists: Staffing shortages COVID-19 exacerbated ongoing workforce shortages,…

New Methods for Evaluating ROI Impact of Ambient AI at Enterprise Health Systems

In healthcare, AI success will be measured not only in adoption, but in outcomes—clinical, operational, and financial. Health systems are focused on delivering patient care and improving clinician wellbeing, not conducting financial analyses. That’s why Abridge has developed customized analysis…

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Reba Schenk, Vice President of Partner Experience, Abridge
Brian Lichtenstein, Chief Medical Informatics Officer, Sharp HealthCare
Muhammed Siddiqui, Chief Digital & Information Officer, Reid Health

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5 states, cities with the highest employment of dental hygienists

California is the state with the highest employment of dental hygienists, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Here are five states and five cities with the highest employment of hygienists: States California: 22,940 Texas: 16,010 Florida: 13,860…

Cardiac care can’t stay hospital-centric — 4 steps to expand access now

Expanding equitable access to cardiac care is a strategic imperative for health systems striving to improve outcomes and optimize resources. Delays in care exacerbate disease severity, increase emergency reliance, and strain staff capacity. The Imperative for new care pathways presents…

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