ACA subsidies are at risk after House Speaker Mike Johnson recently announced he will not call a vote to extend them, but other House members have joined efforts to force a vote. Eight notes for dental leaders: 1. The ACA…
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A Colorado man was recently arrested and accused of attacking several dental office employees, KKTV reported Dec. 16. Michael Coleman, 31, was reportedly working as a delivery driver and visited Emerald Dental in Lakewood, Colo., during the afternoon of Dec.…
As 2026 approaches, practices face growing pressure on all sides — from tighter reimbursements and unpredictable payer behavior to increasing patient affordability challenges and rapid shifts in technology. This webinar will break down key findings from a 2026 revenue cycle…
Feb 19, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM America/Chicago
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Darshan Patel
President, Emergency Medicine and Hospital Medicine, Ventra Health
Sarah Herzog
President, Anesthesia and Radiology, Ventra Health
Innovation, collaboration, legislation and growth in the industry are driving optimism about the future of dentistry. Eight dental leaders recently spoke with Becker’s to share what they’re optimistic about for 2026: Note: Responses were lightly edited for clarity and length. …
HEDIS season shouldn’t require all-hands-on-deck for months at a time — yet many health plans report rising burnout, staffing strain and mounting pressure to hit quality targets with fewer resources. Leaders need a way to stay ahead of deadlines without…
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Kin Lai
Senior Product Manager, Payer, Inovalon
Mark Paddock
Senior Director, Professional Services, Inovalon
Advancements in technology, doctor collaboration and accessibility are leading to improved patient outcomes, according to Lee Boese, Jr., DDS. Dr. Boese is an orthodontist serving patients in Merced and Fresno, Calif. He recently spoke with Becker’s to discuss the factors…
Seven states improved their dental Medicaid benefits from 2024 to 2025, according to a report from the American Dental Association. In total, 38 states and the District of Columbia provide enhanced adult Medicaid dental benefits, which offers coverage that includes…
Los Angeles-based Cal Dental USA expanded its network by adding seven practices through its affiliate program in 2025, according to a Dec. 16 news release from the DSO. Here are five more notes on the organization’s growth this year:
While clinical AI gets the spotlight, back-office operations are quietly being reshaped by automation, data intelligence and workflow tools that ease burdens across finance, HR, administration and more. The result? Leading health systems are improving efficiency, reducing burnout and building…
Jan 22, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM America/Chicago
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Joanna White
Lead Healthcare Solutions Executive, Infor
Clif Gaus
Senior Manager, Technology and Innovation, Infor
Manual, fragmented pre-admission testing strains perioperative teams and the operating room. Phone tag for histories, missing documents and late risk discovery all drive day-of-surgery delays, idle rooms and staff burnout. Leaders need a faster, more reliable way to prepare patients…
Jan 21, 2026 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM America/Chicago
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Tammy Jones, PhD, RN, NE-BC
Chief Nursing Officer / Associate Vice Chancellor for Patient Care Services & Clinical Operations, UAMS
Alvin Stewart, MD
Medical Director, Urology Center / Epic Anesthesia Operational Lead / Anesthesiologist, UAMS
Andrew Fisher, MD
Co-Medical Director, Perioperative Care Coordination, Qventus Assistant Professor, Anesthesiology, Medical University of South Carolina