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Protect patients + your practice: The 3-step protocol for dental waterline safety

The presence of biofilm in dental unit waterlines is more common — and dangerous — than many teams realize. Without consistent monitoring and maintenance, these microbial communities can put patients and staff at risk, compromise compliance and damage your practice’s…

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Andrew Nobilini, Head of Team & Culture Growth, ProEdge Dental Water Labs
Carlie Frampton, Safe Water Specialist, ProEdge Dental Water Labs

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UnitedHealthcare, Ascension Wisconsin renew contract

Ascension Wisconsin is back in network with UnitedHealthcare, according to an Oct. 14 UHC news release. “We have reached a multi-year agreement that restores network access to Ascension Wisconsin for people enrolled in UnitedHealthcare commercial, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid plans,…

Magellan CEO on achieving value in behavioral health

Amid a government shutdown over ACA subsidies and contentious “Make America Healthy Again” moves, Becker’s checked in with behavioral health payer and managed care provider Magellan Health’s CEO, Caroline Carney, MD, to glean her insights on how her organization is…

Compliance without chaos: Protecting PHI without hurting workflows

92% of healthcare organizations reported experiencing at least one cyberattack in 2024. In some cases breaches cost healthcare billions. Healthcare organizations continue to be prime targets for cybercriminals, with protected health information, payment data, and patient identities all at risk. This…

Nov 20, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST

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Ruston Miles, Founder and Chief Strategy Officer, Bluefin
Peyton Ericson, Director of Partnerships, Healthcare, Bluefin

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Michigan extends insurer tax to preserve Medicaid funding

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation Oct. 7 that aims to preserve the state’s Medicaid funding by maintaining its Insurance Provider Assessment tax. The new law instructs the state to request a waiver from CMS to continue the tax on…

Illinois gears up for transition to state-based insurance marketplace

On Nov. 1, current Healthcare.gov enrollees in Illinois will move to state-based health insurance marketplace, Get Covered Illinois, for their 2026 coverage, according to a news release confirming CMS approval this summer. In 2023, Illinois passed a law instituting a…

California settles network directory lawsuit with Centene for over $40M

California Attorney General Rob Bonta landed a $40 million settlement with Health Net, a subsidiary of Centene, over inaccurate provider directories, according to an Oct. 13 news release. The settlement includes a $12 million payment and roughly $28.5 million in…

Payers, providers diverge on why No Surprises costs are climbing

The No Surprises Act is succeeding in protecting patients from unexpected medical bills, but insurers and provider groups remain divided on what is driving rising costs tied to the Independent Dispute Resolution process and how regulators should respond. Since the…

Supercharge Your GI Practice With AI

What happens when you take the #1 integrated EHR, practice management and RCM for GI,1 add ModMed’s patient communication solutions, and supercharge all of that efficiency with AI? You get more speed, more support and better results. Want to see…

Nov 13, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST

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Jason Sugar, MD, Lead Gastroenterologist, ModMed
Allison Gavin, Product Owner, ModMed
Erika Patitucci, Lead Solutions Engineer, Klara
Michael Arcello, Product Owner, CSPO, CSM

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3 Reasons to Consider LTACHs in Palliative Care Discussions

When a critical patient’s prognosis is unclear, often because they are unable to wean from the ventilator, care teams begin to discuss palliative care, advance care planning, and even hospice. Making decisions about long-term care goals can be challenging for…