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There was much to behold at Nextech EDGE 2025, our annual user conference. Care providers and administrators from specialty practices nationwide gathered in Orlando, Fla., to connect with each other and learn about industry trends, regulatory changes, and the latest innovations from savvy experts and peers. There also were plenty of exciting updates from Nextech about the company and its technology platform. Here are the highlights:

Clinical excellence and financial stability are two major priorities for physician-entrepreneurs, yet achieving both requires a fine balance. Forward-thinking leaders like Dr. Neel Vaidya, chief information officer at Chicago Cornea Consultants and longtime Nextech user, incorporates emerging technology into his practice to improve workflows, enhance patient care, and build fiscal sustainability.

Emerging technologies like embedded payments, patient photography, and artificial intelligence (AI) are shaking up the healthcare world — especially in dermatology. These tools can boost efficiency and improve patient care, but they also come with some big questions around compliance and privacy. So, how do you make sure you’re using these innovations to your advantage without stepping into a regulatory minefield? Let’s break it down.

As the Chief Information Officer at Nextech, I’ve seen how cybersecurity threats have grown in scope and sophistication. Healthcare practices are facing a major increase in attacks, from ransomware to zero-day vulnerabilities posing risk to patient data and the continuity of care.

Dr. Tommaso Addona and Jeanine DiGennaro from New York Plastic Surgical Group join Robin to share what sets their practice apart.

A new year has arrived and so have fresh chances for business growth. Specialty healthcare practices have a prime opportunity to set themselves up for financial success by leveraging the right technology. The key lies in evaluating past performance, setting clear goals, and aligning the appropriate tools to meet these objectives. Here’s how your practice can make 2025 your most profitable yet.

About 90% of American adults struggle with health literacy, resulting in confusion around diagnoses, preventative health, and treatment options. That means the vast majority of Americans aren’t getting the best health outcomes possible or truly understanding what they need, placing undue strain on the healthcare industry. This problem is a long-term challenge, but there is a solution: commitment to providing clear, thorough, accessible patient education can help greatly reduce patients’ frustration.

Looking back on the past year and gearing up for 2025, Robin and Tyler discuss the hottest trends shaping the aesthetics industry.