Legal Issues: Page 69

19 dentists convicted of Medicaid fraud in 2014
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
In 2014, 19 dentists were convicted of Medicaid fraud, according to an annual report issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General. More than $4.1 million was recovered from these convictions.
April 21, 2015
Should nondentist teeth-whitening services be regulated?
By Theresa Pablos
In the recent ruling in the North Carolina teeth-whitening case, the U.S. Supreme Court made it clear that the state dental board does not have the authority to regulate teeth-whitening services provided by nondentists. The question remains, however, is it necessary for these teeth-whitening professionals to be regulated?
April 20, 2015
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Conn. dentist to pay $2.1M to settle Medicaid fraud claims
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A Connecticut dentist has agreed to pay $2.1 million to settle fraud allegations and civil claims stemming from an illegal Medicaid billing scheme, according to Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen.
April 19, 2015
Ill. bill seeks coverage for sedation of special needs patients
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A bill sponsored by Illinois legislators would require insurance companies to cover sedation during dental procedures for special needs patients.
April 15, 2015
Texas reaches $300K settlement with Benco
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Texas attorney general has reached a $300,000 settlement agreement with Benco Dental Supply over allegations of anticompetitive practices.
April 14, 2015
ADA, Pew criticize Supreme Court ruling on Medicaid reimbursement
By Donna Domino
The ADA and the Pew Children's Dental Campaign are criticizing the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that dentists and other private healthcare providers cannot sue to force states to raise their Medicaid reimbursement rates, saying low reimbursement may keep many dentists from treating these patients.
April 8, 2015
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Vt. Senate passes licensed dental therapist bill
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Vermont Senate passed a bill on Friday, April 3, that would allow licensed dental therapists to practice in the state.
April 5, 2015
Dentsply settles distribution dispute with DC Dental
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dentsply International has reached a settlement agreement with DC Dental over what Dentsply claimed was DC Dental's unauthorized distribution of gray-market Dentsply products.
April 1, 2015
U.S. Supreme Court rules providers can't sue states over Medicaid rates
By Tony Edwards
Dentists and other private healthcare providers cannot sue to force states to raise their Medicaid reimbursement rates, according to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling issued on March 31.
April 1, 2015
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Ariz. dentist introduces U.S. dental insurance bill
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
U.S. Rep. Paul Gosar, DDS (R-AZ), has introduced the Dental Insurance Fairness Act of 2015, which, if passed, would coordinate dental benefits and allow consumers to use providers who are not in their network.
March 29, 2015
U.S. House passes CHIP funding bill
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a bill on March 26 to continue funding the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), but it will be at least another two weeks before the Senate votes on the bill.
March 26, 2015
Ariz. bill on background checks for dentists moves to Senate
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Arizona's Senate Health and Human Services Committee unanimously passed a new bill that would require background checks for dental professionals.
March 19, 2015
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