Legal Issues: Page 59

Dead dentist's identity used to allegedly commit fraud

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A former dentist from New Jersey has agreed to pay $1.1 million to settle Medicaid fraud allegations after he assumed the identity of a deceased dentist, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General.

January 25, 2017

U.S. judge blocks Aetna, Humana merger

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A U.S. federal judge has blocked Aetna's $37 billion acquisition of Humana, noting the insurance company megamerger would diminish competition.

January 23, 2017

Texas chain to pay $8.45M to settle Medicaid fraud case

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The U.S. Department of Justice announced an $8.45 million Medicaid fraud case settlement with a Texas dental company and its affiliated practices.

January 9, 2017

Canadian dentist faces multiple lawsuits

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A dentist in British Columbia is facing 12 lawsuits filed by former patients claiming harm and unnecessary pain.

January 3, 2017

Top 5 columns from 2016

By Tony Edwards

DrBicuspid.com takes a look back at some of the most-read columns and practice management articles from 2016, as measured by page views. Columns from Dr. Benjamin Burris, William S. Spiegel and Dr. Marc R. Leffler, and Dr. Alvin Danenberg feature prominently.

December 29, 2016

Top 5 news stories from 2016

By Tony Edwards

DrBicuspid.com takes a look back at the most-read news and clinical articles from 2016, as measured by page views. Popular topics included a lawsuit against three of the dental industry's largest companies, and the continued support for flossing by dental groups after the release of a critical report.

December 29, 2016