Patients Choose the Hospital Brand First: 53% Pick a System Before a Doctor
When patients face a new health issue, a majority now choose the hospital or system first: 53% select a hospital first or pick a hospital and physician simultaneously,…
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MGMA 2026 Compensation Report: Physician Pay Rises as Productivity Falls
Physician compensation rose across every specialty in 2025 even as productivity fell, according to MGMA’s 2026 Provider Compensation and Productivity Data report, drawing on data from more than…
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Therapist Enablement Platforms Win Providers — But Autonomy Pays the Price
Small independent therapists are increasingly joining enablement platforms like Headway and Alma under payer pressure, trading autonomy for administrative relief. These platforms handle credentialing, payer contracting, and billing…
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Clinical Workflows Are the Real Growth Engine for DSOs, Data Shows
Sustainable dental practice growth depends on clinical workflow systems, not simply adding providers or locations, according to Henry Schein One’s 2026 Catalyst Index. Top-performing practices generate an estimated…
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Delta Dental 2026 Oral Health Report: What Consumer Trends Mean for Dental Operators
The 2026 State of America’s Oral Health and Wellness Report from Delta Dental reveals deepening consumer awareness of the oral-systemic connection: 91% of adults rate oral health as…
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AI, Retention, and Revenue Recovery: 5 Resources for Health System Leaders
Five Becker’s Healthcare resources address the operational pressures health system leaders face this week: AI in oncology care pathways — with real-world implementation from St. Elizabeth Healthcare and…
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The Recurring Revenue Dental Membership Programs Can Unlock for DSOs
Over 80 million Americans lack dental insurance — and many are already patients at DSO-affiliated practices. Dental membership programs convert uninsured patients into recurring revenue by bundling preventive…
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7 Things Healthcare Marketers Should Watch in May 2026
Alex Membrillo of Cardinal Digital compiles seven trends healthcare marketers should track in May 2026. A Gallup survey finds 1 in 4 Americans now ask AI for health…
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ASHHRA’s HR Pulse Transitions to Digital-First Monthly Newsletter
ASHHRA’s HR Pulse magazine—a 25+ year resource for healthcare human resources professionals—is transitioning from a print format to a digital-first model. HR Pulse content will now be distributed…
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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…