Legal Issues: Page 68

U.S. senator wants action on Medicaid fraud
By Donna Domino
A U.S. senator is asking key government agencies how many criminal and civil cases have been brought against dentists suspected of Medicaid fraud after federal audits have identified questionable billing practices by providers in various states.
July 13, 2015
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Law mandates dental screenings for Ore. schoolkids
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A new Oregon law requiring dental screenings for children starting public school who are 7 years old or younger will take effect for the 2016-2017 school year.
June 29, 2015
Understanding malpractice insurance: The claims process
By Jennifer Gibson
While it's unfortunate, most dentists will be sued for malpractice during their career, according to Jennifer Gibson of MedPro. She explains the claims process, including how to evaluate your carrier, what constitutes malpractice, and what to expect if a lawsuit is filed.
June 28, 2015
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Ala. Supreme Court upholds teeth-whitening law
By Donna Domino
The Alabama Supreme Court has upheld a state law restricting nondentists from offering teeth-whitening products and services. The ruling affirmed an earlier decision that such services are reasonably related to public health and safety.
June 18, 2015
2013 11 18 17 15 05 637 Gavel 200
NY AG: Aspen Dental Mgmt engaged in unauthorized practice of dentistry
By Tony Edwards
New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced a settlement on June 18 with Aspen Dental Management that requires the company to change the way it does business in the state and pay a $450,000 civil penalty.
June 17, 2015
2015 06 18 13 13 02 587 New York Attorney General Seal 200
OIG: Texas owes $133M for unallowable orthodontic Medicaid services
By Donna Domino
Texas owes the U.S. government $133 million for unallowable orthodontic Medicaid treatments from 2008 to 2010, according to a new report by the Office of Inspector General (OIG). Many of the claims were improperly approved because they did not have required documentation or lacked the necessary scores to qualify for orthodontic services.
June 8, 2015
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A closer look at HIPAA: Part 2 -- Violations and their mitigation
By Lindy Benton
In the second part of her series on HIPAA, Lindy Benton of healthcare information exchange company MEA/NEA lists the 10 most common HIPAA violations and offers practical tips to make sure you stay in compliance.
June 8, 2015
2015 06 01 14 37 33 930 Benton Lindy 200
Ga. dentist surrenders license, pays $320K to settle fraud claims
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Georgia has reached a settlement with Dennis Jaffe and Dennis B. Jaffe, DMD, PC, to pay more than $324,000 to settle Medicaid fraud claims and surrender his dental license.
June 7, 2015
A closer look at HIPAA: Part 1 -- The rules and myths
By Lindy Benton
How has the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, better known as HIPAA, influenced your practice? Do you know the difference between a negligent and an intentional violation? Do you think that because you have a small practice you won't be audited? In the first of a two-part series, Lindy Benton of healthcare information exchange company MEA/NEA explains the rules and dispels some common myths.
June 1, 2015
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OIG: Calif. dentists submitted 'questionable' Medicaid billing
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
More than 300 California dentists were paid $117.5 million for "questionable" billing for pediatric Medicaid care in 2012, suggesting potential fraud and harm to children, according to a new report from the Office of Inspector General (OIG) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
May 20, 2015
Minn. dental practice warns patients of security breach
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A Minnesota dental practice is warning its patients that two laptop computers containing patients' protected health information were recently stolen.
May 18, 2015
Small Smiles agrees to $39M settlement in mistreatment lawsuit
By Donna Domino
The Small Smiles dental chain has agreed to pay $39 million to settle claims of alleged "unnecessary, inappropriate, unsafe, and excessive dental procedures" performed on young children.
May 11, 2015
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