The emergence of ASCs and outpatient facilities has some in the industry questioning if joint ventures with hospitals are totally necessary. With the battle over the legality of CON laws ongoing in North Carolina, the idea of ASCs and independent…
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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 America/Chicago
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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
The ASC industry is in a transitional period as healthcare moves increasingly into digital formats for managing health records and data — but some ASCs are still catching up to this trend. According to the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association’s July…
Anderson, S.C.-based Clinical Laboratory, formerly known as Labtech Diagnostics, agreed to pay at least $6.8 million to resolve allegations it paid illegal kickbacks to physicians, according to a Jan. 8 news release from the Justice Department. What happened?
Maryland Vision Institute and Busack Eye Center have opened a shared practice in Frederick, Md. The two practices will begin providing care at the facility in January, according to a Jan. 8 news release from Vision Innovation Partners. As part…
Joe Peluso, an administrator at Greensburg, Pa.-based Aestique Surgery Center, joined Becker’s to discuss how the U.S. healthcare system is entering a period of major change, but warned rising costs are outpacing improvements in coverage and innovation. He outlined a…
The House has passed a measure to extend the ACA enhanced tax credits that expired at the end of 2025 for three years. The measure now heads to the Senate. Here are five things to know about the vote and…
Many physician practices may involve firms that compete closely enough to raise antitrust concerns, according to a 2025 analysis of claims data covering more than 60 million insured members a year. The analysis, conducted by Federal Trade Commission researchers, was…
Gastroenterology practices face mounting pressure on multiple fronts, from Medicare reimbursement uncertainty to rising administrative workloads. Leaders warn the cumulative strain and tightened operating margins are pushing more GI groups toward consolidation, employment and hospital partnerships. 1. Medicare payment cuts…
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 America/Chicago
Presented by:
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