The New York state legislature has passed a bill to allow dental hygienists to practice without supervision in specified locations if they enter a collaborative practice agreement with a licensed dentist. To be eligible for a collaborative practice agreement, hygienists…
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From the ED to the OR to the infusion chair, operational blind spots cost hospitals more than just revenue. Underused OR time stalls strategic growth. Rising infusion wait times hurt patient satisfaction. Discharge delays in inpatient units create bottlenecks that…
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David Turpin, DDS, recognized worldwide as a leader in the orthodontics field, died May 29 at the age of 87. Dr. Turpin earned his dental degree at the University of Iowa, after which he served in the U.S. Navy. He…
Texas legislators recently passed a bill requiring patients to complete an in-person exam before undergoing orthodontic treatment. The bill was introduced following years of advocacy from the Texas Association for Orthodontists, the Texas Dental Association and the American Association of…
Learn how to unlock interoperability and CMS readiness with the infrastructure you already have. Slow, outdated infrastructure is putting payer-provider organizations at risk of falling behind on upcoming CMS mandates for interoperability, patient access, and prior authorization. And these regulations,…
Jul 24, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
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- Joerg Schwarz, Senior Director for Healthcare Interoperability Solutions and Strategy, Infor
- Chris Smith, MS, Enterprise Architect, Mississippi Division of Medicaid
Amid disruption and profound tech-driven transformation, health systems are under enormous pressure to do two difficult things at once: optimize the core business and transform operational models to thrive in the future. LifeBridge Health, in collaboration with Huron, has done…
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The American Dental Association voiced its support for a bill that would restore need-based eligibility for students to receive Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans. The Protecting Our Students by Terminating Graduate Rates that Add Debt Act would restore eligibility that…
The Arizona Board of Dental Examiners was slow to take action against a case of unlicensed dentistry despite complaints, according to a June 26 report from AZ Family. AZ Family recently reviewed a dozen cases of individuals who posed as…
Little Rock, Ark.-based Lyon College School of Dental Medicine has welcomed its first class of students. The new dental school, which earned its accreditation in February, aims to expand access to dental care in Arkansas while providing dental students with…
Brentwood, Tenn.-based Innovate 32 has partnered with Fort Bend Dental in Houston. Since its founding in 1987, Fort Bend Dental has grown to include five locations and 14 dentists. Shore Capital Partners, a Chicago-based private equity firm, launched Innovate 32…