The Wisconsin Dental Association has sent a letter to the state Department of Justice, asking the department to closely watch over Delta Dental of Wisconsin’s acquisition of dental practices in the state, according to an Aug. 13 report from TMJ4. …
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Ambulatory surgery centers are facing a perfect storm — staffing shortages, rising burnout and growing operational pressures, all while patient expectations climb. Every cancellation, delayed procedure and inefficient workflow directly erodes revenue and accelerates turnover. In this panel discussion, ASC…
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Audra Wallace, PT, DPT, NCS
Director of Clinical Success, Subflow Health
Lynn Simon, MD
Former President, Healthcare Innovation and Chief Medical Officer, Community Health Systems
Linda Bedwell
CEO, ASCend Specialists
Janet L. Carlson, MSN, BSN, RN, NE-BC, FACHE
Vice President of ASC Operations, Commonwealth Pain & Spine
Great Hill Partners has acquired a majority interest in Blue Cloud Pediatric Surgery Centers, a dental ASC chain. The private equity firm acquired its stake from The Rise Fund, according to an Aug. 13 news release. Terms of the transaction…
About one-third of Americans have not visited a dentist in more than a year, according to a new report from Cigna Healthcare. Cigna’s 2025 “Dental Trends” report highlights the link between oral health and mental health as well as the…
An increasing number of dental graduates are choosing to join a DSO-affiliated practice due to the economic benefits and career growth opportunities. Barry Lyon, DDS, the dental director for Main Street Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics and the chief clinical auditor…
A former Illinois dental office employee recently pleaded guilty to accessing data from a computer after no longer working at the dental practice, Shaw Local reported Aug. 7. Lizbeth Sanchez, 34, allegedly used a software program to access a work…
Here are 10 updates in the dental staffing space for dental leaders to know, as reported by Becker’s since June 12:
Rising demand for behavioral healthcare services is colliding with staff shortages, leaving many organizations struggling to keep up. Rogers Behavioral Health found a different path, using clinical-grade AI to transform its intake process. By embedding AI into front-door workflows, Rogers…
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DSOs are continuing to expand their networks in Pennsylvania as the state is targeted for its opportunities to expand access to care. Pennsylvania is currently one of the most active states for DSOs this year. Here are four DSOs who…
Despite years of wellness-focused interventions, burnout remains a top threat to clinician retention, care quality and staff morale. Many health systems struggle to turn well-being efforts into lasting change. In this on-demand webinar, leaders from Jefferson Health and Kaiser Permanente…
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Nicole Escobedo
Senior Director, Clinician Well-being Jefferson Health
Mary Pan, MD
Chief Wellness Officer Washington Permanente Medical Group, Kaiser Permanente Washington
Nancy Nankivil
Director of Organizational Well-being American Medical Association