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First encounter to discharge: Preventing mid-cycle revenue leakage with purpose-built AI

Documentation gaps, missed utilization reviews and slow provider engagement are common — and costly — mid-cycle issues that many health systems struggle to catch in time. These inefficiencies don’t just negatively influence revenue. They slow throughput, increase denials and burden…

Aug 26, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT

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Priti Shah, Chief Product and Technology Officer, Iodine
Linda Supplee, R.N., MHA, CCM, FACHE, Chief Population Health Officer, Genesis HealthCare System
Mary Murray Moss, Executive Director of Finance, Infirmary Health

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The real cost of ‘good enough’ in pharmacy procurement

Drug spend represents a significant and rapidly growing cost for health systems. However, pharmacy procurement for many organizations remains fragmented, manual and blind to real-time contract data. The result: missed GPO savings, DSCSA headaches and financial leakage health systems can’t…

Aug 13, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

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Calvin Hunsicker, Founder and Chief Product Officer, SureCost
Chad O'Connor, Vice President of Acute, SureCost

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FQHC telehealth at risk: What September’s deadline means for revenue & access

Time is running out for FQHCs that depend on telehealth to keep patients connected to care. In 2025, CMS flexibilities that made virtual visits reimbursable are winding down months earlier than many expected — creating real challenges for Medicaid and…

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The total 5-year cost of removing fluoride, by state

The estimated total increase in dental costs from eliminating fluoride in community water systems is estimated at more than $45 billion across the U.S. over the next five years, according to data from the American Dental Association. California and Texas…

North Carolina property leased to Aspen Dental sells for $2M

A single-tenant retail property in Franklin, N.C., that is net-leased to Aspen Dental, has been sold for $2 million, according to a July 10 report from REBusiness Online. The property was built in 2022 and the Aspen Dental practice is…

Preparing for 2026: What Healthcare Leaders Need to Know About Revenue Cycle Outsourcing and Automation

Traditional, in-house revenue cycle management is buckling under the pressure of shrinking margins and persistent talent shortages. Without decisive action, hospitals risk rising denials, slower reimbursement and frustrated patients. This report, based on survey insights from 100 health system finance…

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Texas woman arrested for practicing dentistry without a license

A woman in Laredo, Texas, was recently arrested for allegedly practicing unlicensed dentistry from her home, KGNS reported July 10. An investigation dubbed “Operation Tooth Fairy” was launched earlier this year after a woman filed a complaint against Jennie Del…

Flagship Specialty Partners expands into Florida

Charlotte, N.C.-based Flagship Specialty Partners has partnered with South Florida Dental Implant & Facial Surgery Center in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The practice is led by Michel Matouk, DDS, MD, and Carlo Guevara, DDS, MD. The affiliation marks Flagship’s entry into…

The Capacity Challenge: How Inspira Health Improved Efficiency and Patient Safety in the Emergency Department with AI

Hospital capacity has remained above 70% since 2023, and overcrowding in the emergency department remains a persistent and urgent challenge for many health systems. At Inspira Health, rising volumes and limited physical space forced a new approach. Instead of adding…

Aug 7, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

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Brooke Zacheis, VP of Clinical Operations, Inspira Health
Kate Mangarelli, AVP Emergency & Nursing Operational Services, Inspira Health
Sherry Remy, AVP Emergency & Nursing Operational Services, Inspira Health
Deena Brecher, Chief Nursing Officer, Mednition

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The top headlines for PDS Health's busy 2025 so far

Here are 11 updates to know on Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health, as reported by Becker’s during the first half of 2025: