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Sleep disorders are rarely isolated conditions. Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), arguably the most prevalent and chronically underdiagnosed sleep disorder, is deeply intertwined with broader systemic dysfunctions like cardiometabolic issues, craniofacial structural imbalances, neurocognitive deficits, and obesity. Despite OSA’s multifactorial nature, the care ecosystem surrounding OSA remains compartmentalized. Traditionally, physicians handle diagnosis and medical management, while dentists step in to offer oral appliance therapy for patients who cannot tolerate continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment. This lack of coordination and communication across specialties often leads to delays,... Read more
Today’s healthcare landscape is often defined by operational and financial intricacies, making the need for organizations that can diagnose the root causes of such issues more critical than ever. Under CEO Matthew Punches’ leadership, Punches Consulting precisely addresses this need. It helps healthcare groups optimize their operations and revenue cycle management (RCM) through a candid, data-driven approach, transforming ambiguous concerns into clear strategic insights, financial... Read more
ANNALS of CONTINUING EDUCATION (ACE) is a web-based platform that supports medical assistants (MAs) across all disciplines by providing affordable, accessible, and high-quality continuing education units (CEUs). ACE’s mission is to enhance professional growth, elevate patient care, and empower healthcare careers through flexible and cost-effective learning. With an annual membership offering unlimited courses for just $49.95, ACE removes financial and logistical barriers for the r... Read more
Think of this scenario: You finally start to feel a sense of trust taking shape between your therapist and you. After weeks of opening up about what keeps you awake at night, something begins to shift. Mornings feel calmer and the spirals are less frequent. Then your therapist says, “You’ve made real progress with your anxiety, but the tension in your relationship might be better addressed with a specialist in interpersonal psychotherapy.” And just like that, you’... Read more
Dawn L. Alexander, Chief Nursing Officer, DCH Health System
Ernie Livingston, Director of Surgical Services, Springhill Medical Center
Audrey Neylon, System Director Mental Health & Addiction, Fairview Health
Jaclyn Nona, Marketing Manager at Restore Dental Arts
Richard Ortiz, Director of Patient Care Services, Hackensack Meridian Health
Amos Chery, Director, Pharmacy Operations and Regulatory Compliance, MedStar Health
Ron Guberman, Director of Podiatric Medical Education and Co-Chief of the Podiatry Division, Wyckoff Heights Medical Center
Where Innovation and Integration Redefine Healthcare’s Next Chapter
But innovation doesn’t sustain itself without the right talent and mindset. Medical assistant continuing education programs are closing the skill gap, preparing clinicians to operate confidently in hybrid, data-driven environments. At the same time, psychological services are emerging as essential infrastructure that supports clinician resilience, patient adherence, and organizational performance. Together, these disciplines signal a new era in healthcare defined by integration, agility, and accountability. The systems that unify expertise across domains to deliver measurable value for patients, providers, and organizations will lead the transformation from volume-based care to value-based performance.
This edition of Healthcare Business Review spotlights leaders and organizations driving this integrated vision forward. It features those redefining standards of care, operational excellence, and patient-centered innovation across dental sleep medicine, healthcare consulting, continuing education, and psychological services.
We hope this edition inspires healthcare professionals, educators, and leaders to explore new ways of integrating expertise, data, and empathy into everyday practice. By learning from these innovators, the industry can continue to evolve toward a more connected, efficient, and humancentered model of care.