The PDS Health Foundation awarded $269,000 in tuition assistance in 2025. The funds were given to 56 dental assisting students through the foundation’s Dr. Carolyn Ghazal Dental Assistant Scholarship program, according to a Dec. 16 news release shared with Becker’s. …
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Reimbursement is uncertain, denials are up and high-deductible health plans mean more financial risk is falling on patients. These headwinds are forcing CFOs to re-evaluate an overlooked lever: the patient financial experience. Read more about how CFOs and COOs from…
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A private dental practice in Millersville, Md., has a new owner and name. Shipley’s Dental Care, previously known as McCarl Dental Group, is now owned by Michelle Perez, DDS, according to a Dec. 16 news release from the practice. The…
OR inefficiencies are a known drain on resources — but many hospitals still struggle to drive sustainable change. In this live panel, physician executives from WakeMed, Lee Health and Cone Health share what it really takes to transform surgical services…
Jan 28, 2026 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM America/Chicago
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Matthew Tsuei, MD
President, Central Carolina Surgery, A Duke Health Practice; Former Chair, Cone Health iQueue Committee
Charles Harr, MD, MBA
Chief Medical Officer, WakeMed
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…
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…