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Why dental organizations are rethinking automation in 2026

Patient expectations have shifted — speed, transparency and convenience are now non-negotiable. Dental practices and DSOs are under pressure to deliver seamless experiences without adding complexity or overextending staff. To meet these demands sustainably, many are turning to automation. Beyond…

Mar 3, 2026 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM America/Chicago

Presented by:

Presenters

Alan S. Law DDS, PhD

President, The Dental Specialists, Chief Clinical Officer for Specialty Practices, Park Dental Partners

Adam Richichi, MBA

Chief Executive Officer, Archway Dental Partners

Bonnie Thompson

Chief Operating Officer, FOREST FAMILY DENTISTRY

Nemi George

Vice President, Information Security Officer Service Operations, PDS Health

Chris Poche

Vice President, Channel Sales at Rectangle Health

4 HSS hospital partnerships since 2023

Since 2023, New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery has inked four key partnerships with other hospitals and health systems. 1. HSS and Naples, Fla.-based NCH Healthcare System partnered to build a $90 million orthopedic center. It opened in 2025.…

Texas spine surgeon shares 5 tips for pain relief

About 4 in 5 adults will experience back pain in their lifetime, but 80% of simple back and neck pain cases can be resolved without medical intervention. Eeric Truumees, MD, a spine surgeon at Austin-based Texas Spine and Scoliosis and…

Shadow AI: How 5 systems are managing risk + empowering responsible innovation

Generative AI is reshaping clinical and operational workflows — but not all AI use is visible to leadership. Across hospitals and health systems, “shadow AI” is emerging fast: unvetted, unsanctioned tools being used by clinicians and staff without formal oversight.…

Mar 5, 2026 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM America/Chicago

Presented by:

Presenters

Deborah Gordon

Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, Chief Governance Officer and Secretary, Cleveland Clinic

Kelly M. Greening, CIPP/US

Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago

Albert Villarin, MD MBA FACEP

Vice President, Chief Medical Informatics Officer, Nuvance Health

Clara Lin, MD

Vice President and Chief Medical Information Officer, Clinical Associate Professor, Pediatrics, Seattle Children’s

Cheng-Kai Kao, MD FACP SFHM

Chief Medical Information Officer, Medical Director of International Programs, Associate Professor of Medicine, The University of Chicago

Peter Bonis, MD

Chief Medical Officer, Wolters Kluwer Health

Dr. John Crockarell named Campbell Clinic chief of staff

John Crockarell, MD, a total joint replacement surgeon was elected chief of staff at Memphis, Tenn.-based Campbell Clinic. Dr. Crockarell has nearly 30 years of clinical and academic experience, according to a Jan. 9 news release shared with Becker’s. His…

Dr. Randy Dryer debuts Curiteva's standalone ALIF system

Randy Dryer, MD, Curiteva’s CMO, performed the first clinical case using the company’s Inspire standalone ALIF system, according to a Jan. 9 news release. The Inspire system is part of Curiteva’s anterior portfolio. It uses a PEEK structure to enhance…

Jupiter Medical Center partners with HSS on orthopedic care

Jupiter (Fla.) Medical Center is partnering with New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery to expand access to orthopedic care in South Florida. HSS surgeons will perform procedures at Jupiter Medical Center’s Johnny and Terry Gray Surgical Institute and support…

Protecting revenue in 2026: Strategies to safeguard cash flow across the revenue cycle

As Medicaid eligibility fluctuates, Medicare reimbursement tightens and coverage rules evolve, health systems are seeing more denials, underpayments and avoidable write-offs rooted in front-end gaps. Health systems that fail to adapt risk compounding denials, underpayments and avoidable write-offs in 2026.…

Feb 26, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM America/Chicago

Presented by:

Presenters

Joanna Caballero, MHA, CCS, CRC, CRCR

Corporate Vice President, Revenue Cycle/SBO, Scripps Health

Anita Colon

VP, Revenue Cycle Operations Temple Health

Paul LePage

VP Revenue Cycle, UC Davis

Christine D. Sturtevant, CPA, MHA

VP Revenue Cycle, Vandalia

Sarah Brainard

Vice President of Enterprise Solutions, Office Ally

Reoperation risks in cervical disc replacement vs. ADCF: 5 notes

Reoperation rates between cervical disc replacement and anterior cervical discectomy and fusion didn’t see significant differences in reoperation risks. However disc replacement had some advantage in lowering adjacent segment disease-related reoperations, according to a study in the Feb. 1, 2026…

Orthopaedic Associates adds Indiana hand surgery practice

Evansville, Ind.-based Orthopaedic Associates has welcomed The Hand Center of Evansville (Ind.) to its network. The Hand Center of Evansville is led by John Morgan, MD, an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in hand surgery, according to a Jan. 5 news…