There are more than 6,000 orthodontists in the U.S., according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The agency updated its employment data May 15 to reflect 2025 information. Three statistics on the orthodontist workforce to know: 1.…
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Here are 10 COOs leading specialty DSOs in 2026: Tyler Cain. COO of Oral Surgery Partners (Chesterfield, Mo.): Mr. Cain has 15 years of experience working in investments and operations. He most recently served as CFO and chief development officer…
For many health systems, AI is now a board‑level mandate, yet progress often stalls at pilots and isolated use cases. The organizations seeing real value are treating AI as an enterprise capability jointly owned by the finance and IT leaders and…
Jun 29, 2026 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
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- Amy Crouch, MBA, CPA, FHFMA, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) Wisconsin Market
- Richard Mendola, Enterprise Chief Information Officer, Senior Vice President, Johns Hopkins Medicine
- Sarah Hickman Auger, Industry Director, Healthcare Solution Marketing, Workday
Healthcare supply chains are entering a new era of volatility, cost pressure, and transformation. In this Coker webinar, our experts break down the key challenges shaping healthcare supply chain strategy in 2026 and outline actionable steps organizations can take to…
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- Paul Weintraub, MBA, Senior Vice President, Integrated Solutions, Acuvance Coker
- Carolyn Howard, Vice President, Performance Transformation, Acuvance Coker
Zuri Dental, led by Rahimah Maina, DDS, has opened a new office in Rockville, Md. The expanded facility will support the practice’s continued growth and provide services including family, cosmetic and restorative dentistry, dental implants, Invisalign and periodontal care, according…
This spring, the American Medical Association (AMA) and dozens of physician groups sent federal officials a letter detailing how health plans are circumventing the No Surprises Act — through inappropriate cost-shifting, IDR manipulation, depressed QPAs and unpaid awards. For pro-fee…
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This month, dental professionals spoke with Becker’s about private practice challenges, insurance and DSO growth strategies. Here is what five dental professionals told us in May: What’s fueling optimism for dentistry’s future Sherry Hassler. COO and EOS Integrator of Today’s…
Many mental health apps covered by health plans today are built on general-purpose AI — the same models designed to write emails and summarize documents. Those models are trained to be agreeable and validating. In a mental health context, that…
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Most healthcare organizations have a cyber crisis plan. Few have one that holds up when an attack disrupts operations at scale. The gap often comes down to identity infrastructure, the foundational layer that governs access to every critical system. When…
Jun 30, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
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- Courtney Guss
Hawaii saw the largest year-over-year increase in the average annual salary for general dentists from 2024 to 2025, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Across the U.S., the average annual salary for general dentists decreased $4,750, falling…