USOSM Appointed Cheryl Polmatier as Payer Relations SVP
The Irving-based oral surgery management firm has named industry veteran Cheryl Polmatier to lead its payer strategy.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Healthcare
U.S. Oral Surgery Management (USOSM) announced that it has appointed Cheryl Polmatier as senior vice president of payer relations. Polmatier brings three decades of industry experience to the Irving-based company, which currently operates across 32 states.
Why it matters
The appointment positions the company to strengthen its provider data management and reimbursement model design. Polmatier will oversee critical functions including provider onboarding and credentialing oversight to support the firm's national network.
Polmatier manages oversight for an organization operating in 32 states, bringing expertise from DentaQuest, which serves over 33 million Americans. She previously directed a team of more than 120 individuals during her tenure in the dental specialty sector.
The players
Cheryl Polmatier
She is the newly appointed senior vice president of payer relations for U.S. Oral Surgery Management who previously served as AVP of strategic network solutions for DentaQuest.
U.S. Oral Surgery Management
Headquartered in Irving, Texas, this organization provides management services to oral surgery practices across 32 states.
The details
In her new role, Polmatier is responsible for managing provider data reconciliation and the design of value-based care models for dental products. Her background includes leadership positions at DentaQuest, Passport Health Communications, and Blue Cross Blue Shield United of Wisconsin.
Timeline
Cheryl Polmatier was appointed to the senior leadership position on September 23, 2026.
Market Landscape
The firm is scaling its operational infrastructure to remain competitive as the dental management sector consolidates. This move reflects a broader trend of private management groups investing in dedicated payer relations to standardize reimbursement workflows across state lines.
As USOSM refines its reimbursement and provider onboarding models, patients associated with the network may experience more consistent administrative processing and credentialing. This transition aims to improve the efficiency of dental product delivery within the provider network.
The takeaway
Executive appointments focused on payer relations underscore the growing complexity of coordinating dental care across multiple state jurisdictions. Streamlined credentialing and data reconciliation are essential for maintaining the operational scale of national specialty management firms.
Further reading
Learn more about local industry developments in the Healthcare section.
More information
For more information on the company, visit the U.S. Oral Surgery Management website.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Manila times.
