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Meeting patients where they are: How tech-driven clinical workflows support population health

Health systems’ patient populations are shifting, driven by aging demographics, expanding service footprints, and rising expectations for transparency and access. Adaptation is paramount. But meeting patients’ needs has never been more complex. Leaders must engage communities with varying levels of…

Aug 26, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

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Parnika Kodali, MHA, Chief Operating Officer, Kaiser Permanente, San Francisco
Paul Testa, Chief Health Informatics Officer, NYU Langone Health
Yaw Fellin, Vice President, Product and Solutions, Clinical Effectiveness, Wolters Kluwer, Health
Amanda Heidemann, MD, FAAFP, FAMIA, Senior Clinical Content Consultant, Clinical Effectiveness, Wolters Kluwer Health

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Heartland Dental hit with class-action lawsuit over AI use

A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Heartland Dental for its use of AI to analyze patient phone calls. The lawsuit lists the lead plaintiff as Megan Lisota, a patient who alleges that her calls to a Heartland Dental-supported practice…

Helping ASC Teams Address Worries About Healthcare Expenses

Join this important discussion to learn about the different stages of the healthcare journey and how you can have confident financial conversations to meet patients where they’re at. This webinar will dive into practical ways healthcare teams can build comfort…

Sep 12, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

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Claude Royster, Vice President & General Manager of Health & Wellness, Synchrony
Amy Lafko, MSPT, MBA, Founder, Cairn Consulting Solutions

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Orthodontist salary rises: 4 notes

Forty percent of orthodontists experienced a salary increase in 2024, according to a survey from the American Association of Orthodontists. The AAO recently conducted its “Economics of Orthodontics and Patient Census Survey,” which gathers practice statistics, market data and additional…

Orthodontist practice ownership declines: AAO report

The percentage of orthodontists who own practices has declined since 2018, according to a survey from the American Association of Orthodontists. The AAO recently conducted its “Economics of Orthodontics and Patient Census Survey,” which gathers practice statistics, market data and…

Dental schools ranked by NIH funding

Dental schools in the U.S. received a total of $177,356,194 in funding from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research in 2024, according to data from the NIDCR. The NIDCR recently released data on the amount of funding given…

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…