The American Psychiatric Association and the New York State Psychiatric Association filed a lawsuit in federal court Dec. 30, 2025, against New York City-based EmblemHealth, alleging the insurer operates a deceptive “ghost network” of mental health providers. The complaint accuses…
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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 CST
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- 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
California Gov. Gavin Newsom highlighted major expansions to the state’s mental health infrastructure during his Jan. 8 State of the State address. Previously, mental health planning and funding were left to the counties with little oversight. But under new statewide…
Pharmacists in the U.S. are about 21% more likely to die by suicide than the general population, according to a national study led by researchers at the University of California San Diego Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. The…
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 CST
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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
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 CST
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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
As behavioral health needs surge across the U.S., healthcare systems are embedding services into primary and emergency care settings to improve access, reduce wait times and connect patients with appropriate mental health support. Here are six systems and how they…
Nanette Logan, DNP, has exited her role as CEO of HCA Healthcare’s Dominion Hospital in Falls Church, Va. Dr. Logan stepped into the role Jan. 6, 2025. Ben Brown was named CEO in September, a health system spokesperson told Becker’s…
Tulsa, Okla.-based GRAND Mental Health will continue delivering services through the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic model in Tulsa County under a newly awarded contract, ABC affiliate KTUL reported Jan. 8. The agreement removes previous service restrictions, allowing the organization…
Portland, Maine-based MainHealth Behavioral Health has named Benjamin Grasso, MD, as regional medical director. Dr. Grasso will lead outpatient psychiatry services in York County and provide clinical oversight for behavioral health programs throughout the area, according to a Jan. 8…