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Roadblocks to scaling electronic prior authorization — and how leaders are moving forward

CMS’ Interoperability and Prior Authorization Final Rule (CMS-0057-F) outlines the path toward industry-wide electronic prior authorization, but real-world implementation remains fragmented — even among early adopters. From investment hesitancy to misaligned workflows to gaps in CMS provisions, health systems and…

Jun 3, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT

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Steven Berkow, Senior Advisor, Value-Based Care, InterSystems
Jessica Jowdy, Manager, Healthcare Sales Engineering, InterSystems

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Navigating Price Transparency: Your Roadmap to Stronger Contracts and Sustainable Growth

Price transparency mandates have introduced an unprecedented volume of data — but turning that data into actionable strategy remains a challenge. Health systems and payers alike are still navigating how to translate pricing insights into stronger contract terms, smarter network…

Jun 9, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT

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Jacob Little, CCO, Payerset
Amy Crowe, VP, PurpleLab
Heather Parker, Director, Healthcare Strategy & Finance, Forvis Mazars

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From payer contracts to cash flow: How ASCs can bolster the bottom line

As ASCs face increasing reimbursement complexity — from payer contracts to multi-method payment models — understanding how to optimize managed care contracting has become critical to financial stability. Without a clear understanding of how payer terms dictate claim workflows, ASCs…

Jun 3, 2025 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT

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Scott Allen, SVP Managed Care Contracting, nimble solutions

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Ambient AI isn’t enough — Here’s what’s missing

Health systems are increasingly turning to ambient AI to ease documentation burden. But too often, these tools stop at transcribing physician-patient conversations. Some solutions fail to integrate into clinical workflows. Others are designed solely for physicians, overlooking nurses and allied…

May 29, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

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Sriram Chakravarthy, Co-Founder and CTO, Avaamo

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North Carolina universities create dental school pathway

UNC Pembroke and the UNC Adams School of Dentistry partnered to launch an initiative for aspiring dentists to attend dental school. The Early Assurance Program offers admission assurance into the Doctor of Dental Surgery program at the UNC Adams School…

Pennsylvania dental practice operated by The Smilist listed for $1.7M

A dental practice located in Elkins Park, Pa., operated by The Smilist, has been listed on the market for $1.76 million, according to a May 20 report from Glenside Local. The 4,822-square-foot retail building is a single tenant dental office. …

Dentsply Sirona to pay $84M to settle class-action lawsuit

Dental supply company Dentsply Sirona agreed to pay $84 million to settle allegations that it misled investors about financial reporting and anti-competitive practices. The Boynton Beach General Employees’ Pension Plan filed the lawsuit in December 2018, accusing Dentsply Sirona of…

Dental hygienist pay vs. average household income in 2025

Dental hygienists earn an average of $127,090 in California, the highest-paying state, versus the average household income of $134,491 for residents in the state. Here is how the average annual salary for hygienists compares to the average household income in…

The Smilist adds 16-office DPO, surpasses 100 offices

Great Neck, N.Y.-based The Smilist has affiliated with BrookBeam Dental. BrookBeam Dental is a dental partnership organization supporting 16 offices in New York. The deal pushes The Smilist’s network to more than 100 offices, according to a May 21 news…

15 dental patient trends to know in 2025

Ninety-one percent of adults believe their oral health is an integral part of their overall health, according to Delta Dental’s 2025 State of America’s Oral Health and Wellness Report. Delta Dental Plans Association partnered with market research firm Material Holdings…