Missouri agencies are alerting residents to the growing presence of nitazenes, a class of synthetic opioids some of which are over five to 10 times more potent than fentanyl, increasingly detected statewide. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services,…
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About two-thirds of mental health and substance use disorder treatment facilities, also known as “mixed” facilities, accepted older patients through Medicare, compared to 44% of SUD treatment-only facilities, creating access challenges for those who rely on the program, according to…
Managing lab operations across a large dental organization can create complexity that limits visibility, increases costs and makes growth harder to sustain. This case study explores how Apex Dental Partners moved from managing more than 100 disparate lab relationships to…
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Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center, a 427-bed community medical center, faced a multi-month surgical backlog — compounded by fragmented scheduling, manual workflows and poor communication across facilities. It was a significant operational challenge with no easy fix. But in 90…
May 14, 2026 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
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- Martha Soto, MSN, RN, CNOR, Director of Perioperative Services, Nursing Administration Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
- Maria J. Cortez, DPA, RN, Nurse Manager, Surgery - Outpatient Pavilion Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
- Kaylie Firebaugh, Client Outcomes Specialist LeanTaaS
Austin, Texas-based Family Care Center has opened an outpatient behavioral health clinic in South Austin, marking its sixth location in the region. The clinic offers therapy, psychiatry, medication management and advanced treatment such as transcranial magnetic stimulation, according to a…
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill has signed legislation eliminating certain practice restrictions for advanced practice nurses, allowing some to independently provide primary and behavioral healthcare services. The law makes permanent the independent practice authority for qualifying advanced practice nurses as…
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services emphasized the role of community health workers and peer support specialists to expand behavioral health teams in care deserts in a February advisory from the agency. More than one-third of Americans live in…
Federally Qualified Health Centers operate in one of the most complex reimbursement environments in healthcare. This webinar will explore how FQHCs can move beyond fragmented reporting to develop a comprehensive understanding of financial and operational performance across the organization. Attendees…
May 18, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
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- Jaspreet Sodhi, Senior VP of Strategic Initiatives, Medusind
- Dr. Shagufta Yasmeen, Senior Clinical Executive Consultant, Medusind
Behavioral health care is under growing financial and operational strain. Despite increased spending, fragmented care models, access challenges and fee-for-service structures continue to limit outcomes and drive unnecessary emergency visits and hospitalizations. Patients, providers and payers are left navigating disconnected…
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FQHCs are facing unprecedented financial and operational pressure driven by Medicaid uncertainty, staffing challenges, and increasing reimbursement complexity. This article outlines the key trends shaping 2026 and provides actionable strategies to stabilize revenue performance, reduce denials, and improve cash flow.…
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