Too many payers run their value-based care strategy on a stack of disconnected point solutions. Chart retrieval tools don’t connect to quality alert platforms. Coding tools don’t talk to claims systems. Every vendor brings its own implementation, training and contract…
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Two dentists in Baltimore have retired after practicing for 46 years, according to a June 30 report from ABC affiliate WMAR. Willie Richardson, DDS, and Charles Shelton, DDS, opened their practice in 1979. The two dentists graduated from dental school…
Americans are living longer, but the healthcare system is not keeping pace. By 2030, the U.S. is projected to face a shortage of 121,900 physicians. At the same time, 63.7 percent of adults age 65 and older are managing two…
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Dentists in private practice don’t necessarily need to compete with or copy dental service organizations; they need to provide a different, more intimate experience for patients. Private practices have to lean into the relationship-building side of the business, building trust…
Telehealth is no longer a workaround; it is core infrastructure for how care gets delivered. In one industry survey, 93% of organizations reported an active telehealth program, and 69% have run one for three years or more. Drawing on that…
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Cardiac PET use in U.S. cardiology offices nearly tripled over the past decade and outpatient PET volume is projected to grow more than 60% in the years ahead. Today, more health systems are turning to PET to strengthen cardiovascular care…
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Nevada has expanded its dental coverage for adult Medicaid recipients, 2 News Nevada reported July 1. The expansion gives more than 374,500 patients coverage for preventative and diagnostic services for the first time, including cleanings, fillings and exams. Adult recipients…
A federal court has ordered William Gardner, DDS, to pay $320,000 for issuing prescriptions after his New Mexico dental license was revoked and his controlled substances registration had expired. Dr. Gardner’s license was revoked in 2019 after he was accused…
Chicago-based Aspen Dental plans to open a location in Alabaster, Ala., the Shelby County Reporter reported July 1. The DSO will be one of the first tenants in a newly constructed commercial development. While an official opening date has not…
DSOs continue to use de novos as a way to fuel growth as the costs associated with acquiring practices continue to rise. Several DSOs began to invest more in de novos this year for the unique benefits these offices bring.…
