PDS Health Eyes the Next Era of Medical-Dental Integration
PDS Health — the first DSO to integrate dental and medical records using Epic — is expanding its model through a partnership with the University of the Pacific,…
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Are Your Digital Front Door and Virtual Health Services Accessible?
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act requires healthcare providers receiving federal funds to ensure websites, patient portals, mobile apps, and telehealth platforms meet digital accessibility standards by May…
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14 Health System Trends C-Suite Leaders Are Watching in 2026
Sourced from Becker’s 2025 CEO+CFO Roundtable, this piece covers 14 trends including transformation as a leadership mandate, digital front door investment, local autonomy within national structures, disciplined capital…
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Why PE Capital Is Betting Big on Dental M&A Right Now
Experts are forecasting a hot dental M&A market driven by pent-up PE capital, student debt pressures on practice owners, and sustained demand for dental services. Emerging innovations like…
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What Dental Leaders Are Optimistic About for 2026
Dental leaders are bullish on dentist-led group practice platforms, clinical technology (CBCT, laser), AI integration, and procurement solutions that can offset rising costs. Several describe 2026 as the…
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9 Dental Leaders on How They’re Using AI in Their Practices Today
Nine dental leaders share how they’re using AI today: Overjet for radiographic insights and insurance verification, AI scheduling tools, automated claims processing, and financial forecasting models. A meaningful…
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Rising Costs, Flat Reimbursements: ADA Dental Economy Report
ADA’s Q1 2026 data show dentist confidence holding steady, but the underlying economics are under pressure: reimbursement rates are flat while supply and wage costs are rising. Roughly…
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Where Healthcare Providers See Margin and Risk in 2026
Providers expect modest margin improvement in 2026 but continue facing labor shortages and cost headwinds. Leaders are prioritizing workforce planning, disciplined capital allocation, and AI adoption. Hospital M&A…
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PwC: Healthcare M&A in 2026 Will Favor Bolt-Ons Over Platform Deals
PwC analysts note that total 2025 deal value dropped to $46B, but Q4 activity rebounded. For 2026, the focus will be on bolt-on acquisitions and carve-outs rather than…
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10 Hospital M&As Finalized in 2026
A rundown of ten completed hospital deals from early 2026, including Centurion Foundation’s acquisition of two hospitals to form CharterCARE Health and Baptist Memorial’s purchase of Arkansas Methodist…