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Designing the intelligent hospital: Building hospitals around people, data and care

Patient expectations keep climbing while clinical teams absorb a steady load of nonclinical requests, repeated questions and unclear bedside communication. Moving satisfaction scores without adding headcount has become one of the hardest problems in hospital operations. Penn Medicine’s Clifton Center…

Jul 21, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT

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Braheem Santos, US Segment Sales & Market Leader, Healthcare, Schneider Electric
John Donohue, Vice President, Data and Technology Solutions, Penn Medicine, Penn Medicine

The hidden cost of medication affordability: Why pharmacy and revenue cycle need a shared strategy

Four in ten U.S. adults have skipped doses, delayed refills, or left a prescription unfilled because of cost, and six in ten now worry about affording their medications. Affordability is usually framed as a patient access issue, but it’s also…

Jul 20, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT

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Srulik Dvorsky, Co-Founder and CEO, TailorMed
Ashley Barrett, Director Financial Clearance Authorization Services, Moffitt Cancer Center
Edwina Williams, MBA, System Manager, Patient Assistance Programs, SSM Health

Specialty dentists' compensation has climbed 39% since 2019

The average annual salary for specialty dentists has increased from $178,040 in 2019 up to $247,930 in 2025. Over the past five years, compensation for specialty dentists has increased $69,890, or about 39.3%. Compensation for specialty dentists has increased year-over-year…

Why dentistry needs a revamp

The systems dentists are forced to navigate in the current industry must be updated to ensure sustainable growth in the field, according to Krista Kappus, DDS. Dr. Kappus, of Fitch Mountain Dental in Healdsburg, Calif., recently shared her thoughts with…

How dental leaders are scaling automation while staying compliant

Many DSOs have already invested in automation. Few have figured out how to manage it at scale. What worked across five locations often breaks at 50. As multi-site organizations grow, inconsistent workflows across patient and payer payment processes, limited visibility…

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Manu Chaudhry, DDS, President, Capitol Dental Care
Camie Worley, COO, Emergency Dental of America
Haim Haviv, MBA, CEO, Hudson Dental
James Swan, MBA, Sr. Director, Enterprise Solutions, Rectangle Health
Ray Caruso, President and Chief Executive Officer, Lone Peak Dental Group

4 dental industry deals totaling $937M

Here are four dentistry deals totaling more than $937 million that have taken place since May 27: 1. Japanese chemical manufacturer Mitsui Chemicals plans to acquire South Jordan, Utah-based Ultradent for $900 million. 2. A newly constructed retail property in…

5 new leaders joining DSOs

Here are five new leadership appointments made by DSOs since April 6: 1. Houston-based Specialty1 Partners added Andrew Sousa as its vice president of business development. 2. Chicago-based The Aspen Group appointed Rafeh Masood as chief commercial officer. 3. Pittsburgh-based…

Ohio children's hospital launches pediatric dentistry program

Akron Children’s Hospital is launching a pediatric dental residency program to help address workforce shortages and improve access to care. The program, which will begin July 1, will accept three dental school graduates each year for two years of training…

The hidden marketing value of teledentistry tools

Teledentistry is gaining traction among dental practices, but there are a few key questions that dentists must ask themselves to ensure it will be worthwhile. According to Thomas Allen, DDS, dental director at Old Farm Dental in Salt Lake City,…

10 things to know about the ADA's successful pilot Medicaid program

The American Dental Association released a report showing that a pilot program increased dentist participation in Medicaid and expanded access to oral health care for beneficiaries, according to a June 16 news release from the ADA. As of 2024, about…