DSO’s CEO Talks Healthcare at TEDx

Dr. A.J. Acierno, CEO of Decision One Dental Partners, recently participated in a TEDx Talk entitled, ‘Healthcare Has Lost Its Soul.’  In his TEDx Talk at North Park University,  Acierno speaks about the progression of healthcare from its focus on relationships to its current focus on insurance and cost. He breaks down key elements of the healthcare challenge; insurance, government and the patient.  Additionally, he presents a pathway to patient satisfaction and success using a formula of altruism and teamwork.

TED is a nonpartisan nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks. TED began in 1984 as a conference where Technology, Entertainment and Design converged, and today covers almost all topics — from science to business to global issues — in more than 110 languages. Meanwhile, independently run TEDx events help share ideas in communities around the world. The TEDx Program is designed to help communities, organizations and individuals to spark conversation and connection through local TED-like experiences.

Decision One Dental Partners was founded in 2012 by two brothers who both happen to be dentists: Dr. A.J. Acierno, CEO, and his brother, Dr. Michael Acierno, Executive Vice President. Dr. A.J. Acierno still practices dentistry three days a week, in addition to his responsibilities as the CEO of Decision One. He graduated in 2001 from Creighton University Dental School and began practicing with a large DSO in Peoria, Illinois.  In 2003, he returned home to Chicago to head his own private practice.

Decision One Dental Partners currently operates 19 practices in the Chicagoland area with a growth plan of affiliating with several more practices in 2017. Each practice affiliated practice retains its own branding and identity. Current practice locations include – Aurora, (2) Bourbonnais, Cary, Chicago – Edison Park, Chicago – Jefferson Park, Chicago – Norwood Park, Chicago – Downtown, Crystal Lake, Elk Grove Village, Elmwood Park, Homewood, (2) Lake in the Hills, Oswego, Palatine, St. Charles, Schaumburg and Wheaton.

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Source: Decision One Dental, TEDx