DSOs are continuing to be laser focused on making strategic acquisitions, advancing technology and empowering dentists to drive growth during the second half of 2025. Becker’s has spoken with dozens of DSO executives this year to discuss their goals and…
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MB2 Dental is one of the largest DSOs in the U.S., supporting more than 750 practices in 45 states. Here are five updates on the company’s growth and other accomplishments so far this year:
Rocky Cullens, DDS, has agreed to pay more than $500,000 to resolve allegations that he violated the False Claims Act. Dr. Cullens allegedly submitted false claims to SoonerCare, the state’s Medicaid program, between Jan. 1, 2021, and July 31, 2024,…
Johnson Fistel, a shareholder rights law firm, has launched an investigation into Align Technology on behalf of investors regarding possible violations of federal securities laws. The investigation comes after Align Technology released its second quarter financial report, showing relatively flat…
Pharmacy remains one of the largest cost centers for health systems. Yet instead of bringing innovation to this space, many health system pharmacies still rely on disconnected workflows and outdated tools. That status quo drives shortages, shrinkage and noncompliance. The medical/surgical supply…
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Federal healthcare policy is shifting fast. Expiring pandemic-era tax credits, research funding cuts and increasing prior authorization pressures are already reshaping how care is delivered and reimbursed. During this virtual learning session, hear from two Cigna senior leaders on how…
Sep 10, 2025 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
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- Mitch Relfe, Sr. Principal, Federal Government Affairs, The Cigna Group
- Allison Hofmann, Vice President, Health System Division, Cigna Healthcare
Recent CMS changes removed over 2,000 diagnostic codes and introduced 200-plus that don’t map to reimbursement under previous rules. For health systems and ACOs, missing these changes can translate into massive revenue losses and poor risk scoring. Health systems like…
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Here are four notable dental acquisitions made by private equity companies this year: 1. Avenel, N.J.-based Eastern Dental Management was acquired by Branford Castle Partners, a private equity firm. 2. Archimed, a healthcare-focused private equity firm, entered an agreement to…
Here are 11 recent updates about the three largest DSOs in the U.S.: Heartland Dental 1. A class-action lawsuit was filed against Heartland Dental for its use of AI to analyze patient phone calls. 2. Heartland Dental was included in…
Chicago-based Aspen Dental has agreed to pay $18.7 million to settle allegations that it transmitted web user data to Meta and Google without users’ knowledge or consent. The class action lawsuit alleged that the DSO violated privacy laws by using…