The American Association of Orthodontists is recognizing Larry Tadlock, DDS, with the James E. Brophy Distinguished Service Award. Dr. Tadlock is head of the Orthodontic Department and a clinical professor at the Texas A&M School of Dentistry in Dallas. He…
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Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond has ordered the Oklahoma Health Care Authority to withdraw a proposed rule adding prior authorizations for complex tooth extractions. A letter from Mr. Drummond sent to the OHCA director said the rule creates excessive bureaucracy,…
The American Dental Association Foundation has created a disaster relief fund to support dentists affected by natural disasters. Grants will be given to state dental associations and their affiliated foundations, according to a Feb. 25 news release. States are eligible…
There are several DSOs close to reaching their 100th practice milestone. Here is an inside look into three of these DSOs and their recent activity: Park Dental Partners (Minneapolis) Park Dental Partners currently supports 86 practices in three states. After…
Over half of organizations say employees spend more than 40% of their workday on manual tasks like data entry and document routing. In healthcare, where margins are tight and staff capacity directly affects patient access, that level of manual work…
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Here are five statistics Becker’s has reported on in recent months that could lead to opportunities for growth and progress in the dental industry: 1. Consumer dental spending has risen by 9% since 2020, according to data from the American…
Here are five statistics Becker’s has reported on in recent months that could lead to future roadblocks in the dental industry: 1. Nearly 80% of dental practices have reported an increase in claim denials or payer scrutiny over the past…
MSK conditions are among the most expensive and persistent cost drivers for Medicare Advantage plans, and as populations age, the pressure only grows. For many plans, surgery and downstream interventions remain a primary source of spend and clinical variability, even…
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Minneapolis-based Park Dental Partners reported $244.5 million in revenue during 2025, a 6.4% increase over 2024, according to a Feb. 25 news release from the DSO. Here are nine additional things to know about the company’s financial performance:
Revenue cycle leaders are investing heavily in hot topics such as AI automation, denial management, and front-end transformation. But while the spotlight stays there, a major financial risk is quietly accelerating, and most organizations aren’t prepared. An aging population, combined…
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Nikki Stackhouse
VP Revenue Cycle Acute Prisma Health
Drew Mahone
Executive Director, Revenue Cycle and Billing Operations Johns Hopkins
Garrett Kates
Executive Director Mercy
Angela Horn
VP of Business Development & Corporate Counsel DCM Services