5 Procurement Leaks Draining DSO Margins in 2026
DSOs that absorbed 8%–20% price hikes from recent tariff and inflation cycles face margin pressure that will not recover through volume growth alone. This analysis identifies five procurement…
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Financial Assistance Reform Is Reshaping Revenue Cycle Strategy
State-level financial assistance legislation is fundamentally redefining revenue cycle governance for health systems. Multiple states — including Maine (LD 1937, effective July 1, 2026), North Carolina, Maryland, Vermont,…
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How HMH Wellness Center Is Redefining Integrated, Transit-Adjacent Healthcare
The opening of the Hackensack Meridian Health & Wellness Center at Metropark marks a significant shift in how integrated care can be delivered at transit-adjacent locations. Gov. Mikie…
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UnitedHealth’s $3 Billion AI Push: What It Means for Providers and Patients
UnitedHealth Group is committing $3 billion to AI across its operations, with more than 80% of its 22,000 engineers already using AI to write code or build agents….
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What Dentistry Is Teaching Healthcare About Operational AI
Dentistry operates with tighter feedback loops, simpler billing structures, and more integrated workflows than most healthcare settings — making it a natural proving ground for operational AI. MedCity…
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AEO in 2026: 7 Tips from a PE-Backed Portfolio Roundtable
Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) has emerged as a distinct discipline alongside SEO as LLMs and AI-powered search reshape how patients and consumers find healthcare services. A roundtable hosted…
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Bridging the Mental Health Messaging Gap Across Four Generations
Mental health messaging reaches different generations through fundamentally different channels and formats, and healthcare marketers who ignore this distinction are leaving impact on the table. Gen Z engages…
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Beyond Generational Labels: New Approaches to Older-Younger Conflict at Work
Healthcare workplaces increasingly face conflict between older and younger employees, worsened by generational labeling that introduces age bias rather than resolving tension. This article from ASHHRA Exchange argues…
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Three Trends Driving DSO Growth in 2026: De Novos, M&A, and AI Rollouts
Becker’s Dental Review identifies three primary drivers shaping DSO expansion in 2026. De novo development is gaining traction as an alternative to acquisitions — Smile Partners launched its…
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How to Build a Healthcare Review Strategy That’s Compliant and Competitive
Healthcare providers face review generation constraints that most industries don’t — APA ethics rules bar therapists from soliciting testimonials, HIPAA limits how providers can respond to reviews that…