Dustin Lee

Not a easy business but still a good one for growth. It does require focusing on the fundementals while also embracing tech advances. The good labs still grow! The dental lab market is flashing a bright smile, with a projected valuation of a staggering USD 99.3 billion by 2034. This exciting growth, driven by a 5.4% CAGR, reflects a dynamic shift towards dental aesthetics and innovative treatments. Public awareness is skyrocketing, leading to increased demand for advanced dental solutions. Robust government initiatives are making dental treatments more accessible. Robust government initiatives are making dental treatments more accessible. This confluence of factors is paving the way for a future where high-quality, aesthetically pleasing dental solutions are within reach for everyone. #DentalTech #MedTech

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Two visionaries with big ideas need integrators to execute. Find a partner who complements your skill set, not duplicates it.

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Being prepared goes beyond having an AED—it's about ensuring your equipment, people, and organization are ready to respond when it matters most. Learn how to create a comprehensive plan for Sudden Cardiac Arrest readiness. Read more: https://hubs.li/Q02-ff6y0 #AEDManagement

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Is this your DSO? Snippet from an emerging DSO to me. Roughly how many employees do you have in your organization? 30 Pain points — what areas do you need the most help with right away? Our training — we need a system for standard annual compliance training., Our document compliance - we can't track everything on paper anymore!, Risk Management. We need to know what to do to be in compliance. Within a day Done Desk can put a state of the art platform to work for you and fix all of these problems for good. Now...go scale with knowledge and without paper binders. #DentalServiceOrganization #DSO #DentalIndustry #DentalPractice #DentalCompliance #DentalCare #DentalManagement #DentalInnovation #Dentistry #DentalProfessionals

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#CMS has updated the Master List of #DMEPOS for payment requirements. As of August 12, 2024 the Master List contains 512 items for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies. Of those, 70 items are required to have #priorauthorization and 75 items are required to have face-to-face encounters along with a written order prior to delivery. #healthcare #medicine #business #education

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Imagine eliminating the chaos of implant documentation, freeing up hundreds of hours annually, and achieving over a 7X ROI. Specialty Orthopedic Group in Tupelo, MS, transformed $Ms in implant transactions into streamlined, patient-focused care with SimplifyOR.  Efficiency meets excellence—join the revolution in surgery center operations today!  #Leadership #Management #Healthcare #HealthTech #DigitalHealth #HealthcareInnovation #Orthopedics #OrthopedicSurgery

At the 2024 DNV Healthcare Symposium, HonorHealth and CODE Technology shared how PROM collection and analysis is being used to improve spine surgery outcomes. By using the ODI and NDI to set recovery benchmarks, HonorHealth is turning patient feedback into an actionable roadmap for quality improvements. 👉 Read the blog: https://loom.ly/A4Yo9HU #SpineSurgery #PatientOutcomes #ePROs #HealthcareQuality #DNVSymposium #ValueBasedCare #PatientSatisfaction #patientcenteredcare #Orthopedics #SurgicalOutcomes

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The top National DSOs have been growing rapidly since 2017, and this consolidation trend is likely to accelerate as we enter 2025. The top 10 Dental Organizations by size (across models; DSO, DPO, OSO) as we head into 2025 are: Heartland Dental Aspen Dental PDS Health MB2 Dental Smile Brands Inc. Sonrava Health Smile Doctors Dental Care Alliance Freedom Dental Partners Dental leaders are optimistic about 2025, as you can see from recent predictions from industry experts. John (J.) Hedrick, CEO of Smile Doctors, said in an interview with Becker's: "To me, it feels a bit more like we'll see relief and activity in maybe the first half of next year, more than the back half of this year." Brian A. Colao, Director of Dykema DSO Industry Group, shared in our latest episode of All Things DSO: "I think the first quarter of next year will bring a lot of optimism, and we’ll probably see heightened activity in the second quarter. There's a lot more optimism now than there's been at any point since the end of 2022." It's an exciting time to be in the dental industry, especially for Planet DDS. DSO growth in 2025 will stem from increasing EBITDA, same-store growth, and expanding location counts. To achieve this growth, DSOs are searching for software providers to partner with them and help achieve their goals. Our customers have told us the most important things to them are: Scalability - DSOs need a solution that is built for the enterprise, making it easy for them to scale by democratizing data, and improving operational efficiency. Security - Healthcare is a target for cyber-attacks. It is crucial to find solutions that have achieved SOC 2 Type 2 compliance and are architected to provide security and redundancy. Future-Proofed Technology Solutions - DSO's need software that doesn't stand in the way of innovation or prevent connections with new tools that allow for growth. Flexibility - Workflows, strategies and approaches vary in the DSO space, solutions that allow you to choose your own adventure while providing automations are critical. We built DentalOS™ to address the specific needs of growing DSOs such as eliminating broken workflows, inefficient data management, and limited third-party integrations. Our approach is simple. Listen to what DSOs want, and then build software that makes it easier for them to accomplish their goals on their terms. We pulled the data for the chart from DrBicuspid, and wanted to end this post by sharing a quote from an article they published a few days ago by Beth Gaddis. Andrew Jones, Chief Operating Officer of Imagen Dental Partners: "In 2025, we're consolidating into one PMS, Denticon, so we can standardize and scale. We want to have a cloud-based system so we have visibility and access to data and to help our teams so they can save time." Wouldn't be surprising at all to see Imagen crack this top 10 in the next few years. Anything missing? #dentalos #dso Chart made with Flourish

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A well-optimized online presence is essential for any business, including optometry practices. Today, patients turn to search engines like Google to find their next optometrist, making your practice’s visibility on these platforms crucial. Local SEO (Search Engine Optimization) ensures your optometry practice is easily found by potential patients within your area. Why does Local SEO matter? A strong local SEO strategy increases your visibility to those actively searching for eye care services in your region, leading to more website traffic, higher patient trust, and more scheduled appointments. What is Local SEO? Local SEO is the process of optimizing your online presence to attract inbound visits from relevant local searches. When potential patients search for terms like "optometrist near me" or "eye exam in [Your City]," you want to ensure your practice appears at the top of those search results. Local SEO helps make this happen. 5 Steps to Optimize Your Local SEO: 1. Claim & Optimize Your Google Business Profile – Ensure your business details are accurate and complete with high-quality photos and reviews. 2. Focus Your Website on Local Content – Integrate location-based keywords to make it clear your practice serves the local community. 3. Build Consistent Local Citations – Keep your name, address, and phone number (NAP) consistent across online directories. 4. Engage with Your Community on Social Media – Share relevant content and participate in local events to build trust and visibility. 5. Create Valuable Local Content – Post blogs and other content that are relevant to your local audience and community. Ready to boost your practice’s online presence? Learn how these services can help you get noticed: https://bit.ly/3B2gRho #sponsored

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SimplifyOR: Revolutionizing Implant Documentation with ENVI Integration Implant paperwork has always been a challenge for surgery centers, vendor reps, manufacturers, and distributors. From manual processes to unnecessary third-party fees, inefficiencies slow everyone down—until now. SimplifyOR, now integrated with the ENVI platform, is transforming the process by automating implant paperwork, ensuring compliance, and delivering direct value to all stakeholders. Here’s how we’re making a difference: • Seamless ENVI Integration: SimplifyOR connects directly with ENVI to streamline implant tracking and inventory management, ensuring all data flows effortlessly between systems. • Comprehensive Case Histories: Automatically share detailed implant case histories with manufacturers and distributors, including GTIN codes, lot numbers, serial numbers, and descriptions. • Cost Savings: Eliminate costly third-party services by providing manufacturers and distributors with the data they need directly from SimplifyOR. • Compliance Simplified: Capture and validate all required information to meet payer and regulatory standards effortlessly. • Vendor-Friendly Workflow: Vendor reps can leave knowing implant documentation is handled digitally, without the need for follow-ups or paper handoffs. With SimplifyOR + ENVI, surgery centers gain a powerful solution to automate processes, reduce costs, and ensure compliance while freeing up time to focus on patient care. Let’s simplify your workflow and maximize efficiencies for your team!

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1. Exactech, a Florida medical device manufacturer, filed for bankruptcy amid over 2,000 lawsuits alleging defective hip and knee implants. 2. The company is restructuring and will be acquired by a private equity group providing $85 million in financing. 3. Exactech's CEO stated the company faces "unsustainable liabilities" related to litigation from packaging recalls initiated between 2021 and 2022. 4. Bankruptcy proceedings will pause patient lawsuits seeking damages. 5. Lawyers for injured patients expressed dismay, claiming the filing undermines public health responsibility. 6. A jury trial against Exactech was scheduled for December but has now been halted by the bankruptcy. 7. Investigations revealed Exactech delayed reporting adverse events to a federal database, with many implants experiencing early failures. 8. Exactech began recalling artificial joints in August 2021 due to a packaging defect linked to premature wear in about 140,000 implants.

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PSA to doctors: If the MSO/PC is not an entity you own, it IS NOT your MSO/PC. You are renting that MSO/PC. Even if you have your own PC in your own state, if the MSO/PC is added on from a company that rents the MSO/PC. It IS NOT your MSO/PC and you do not have an MSO/PC. There is a growing model trend where startups are creating MSO/PC structures in all 50 states and renting out that MSO/PC to practices or care delivery startups who have individual state PCs so they can operate in all 50 states. This is NOT an MSO/PC loophole. It's a contract agreement. You own nothing. But these MSO/PC startups are claiming that it is an MSO/PC loophole where practices OR care delivery startups can bypass the MSO/PC structure and start clinical operations in <72 hours with full MSO/PC ownership. Worse part about this is that it's MDs doing it and charging other MDs $10-20k for this service + monthly fees. Hey, I'm all for physician entrepreneurship but I can't stand when we exploit our own community for dollars and put not only their businesses but also their licenses at risk with nonsense. So if you're thinking about starting an MSO/PC, please PLEASE don't do this. #HealthcareOnLinkedin

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SimplifyOR’s ENVI Integrations: Simplifying Implant Documentation While Ensuring Compliance for all parties! Implant paperwork has long been a tedious process for surgery centers, vendor reps, implant manufacturers, and distributors. From manual forms to third-party fees, inefficiencies pile up quickly—until now. SimplifyOR not only automates implant paperwork for ASCs but also ensures seamless compliance while benefiting manufacturers and distributors directly. Here’s how we’re transforming the process: • Case History Sharing: SimplifyOR automatically shares detailed case histories with implant manufacturers and distributors, including essential information like GTIN codes, lot numbers, serial numbers, and descriptions. • Eliminating Third-Party Fees: By providing manufacturers and distributors with the data they need, SimplifyOR eliminates the reliance on costly third-party services for paperwork and tracking. • Regulatory Compliance Made Easy: Every case is documented to ensure compliance with payer and regulatory standards, removing the risk of errors or missing information. • Streamlined Communication: Vendors no longer need to leave paperwork behind or worry about follow-ups—SimplifyOR closes the loop automatically. With SimplifyOR, surgery centers, manufacturers, and distributors save time, money, and resources while ensuring compliance and accuracy. It’s a win for everyone involved—and most importantly, it allows ASCs to focus on what truly matters: patient care. Want to see the impact SimplifyOR can make? Let’s connect!

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Why stop by the Fusion Anesthesia Solutions Booth #14058 at the #Anes24? Stop by to view a demo of our OR Utilization Dashboard - Fusion’s new Utilization Dashboard is an interactive tool that provides actionable data and the foundation for discussions between hospitals and independent anesthesia practices. OR Utilization has been discussed for years by both hospital c-suite and private anesthesia groups but the two rarely come together to collaborate on improvements....It's time to get the conversation started. Read more about our OR Utilization Dashboard here - https://lnkd.in/euQ_3ZDD Fusion Anesthesia Solutions has proudly served the anesthesia community for over 50 years. We provide full-spectrum business services, from billing to complete practice management including tax preparation. We focus on your business so you can focus on clinical care and quality of life. #anesthesiology #anesthesia #americansocietyofanesthesiology #asa #theannualmeeting #operatingroom #healthcare #hospital #physician #doctor #revenuecyclemanagement

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Formulary rollouts often hit snags that dental procurement managers tire themselves sorting out. Offices resist. Supplies go missing. All of those promised savings vanish. Managers want to get alignment—but often feel like they're pushing a boulder uphill. There's a better way to ensure smooth adoption and realize those cost savings. Watch this short video to learn the importance of doctor and hygienist input from the start.

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