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Data analytics key to improving oral health outcomes
By Donna Domino
DentaQuest is working to help insurers partner with dentists in order to meet the U.S. Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act's mandate for improved health outcomes in the Medicaid and Medicare programs. The goal is to set up measurable quality improvement scenarios and offer incentives to dentists to participate.
June 19, 2013
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Vitera acquires dental EHR vendor
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Vitera Healthcare Solutions has acquired SuccessEHS, a maker of electronic dental record and dental imaging products.
June 18, 2013
Maine moves forward with dental therapist bill
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Maine legislators approved a bill on Tuesday that would create a new category of dental hygienists: dental hygiene therapists.
June 18, 2013
1-800-DENTIST, AADOM partner, unveil free offer
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The American Association of Dental Office Managers (AADOM) has partnered with 1-800-DENTIST and endorsed the company's Patient Activator communication software as the its official dental marketing company.
June 17, 2013
EDIC offers $50 insurance policy to first-year dentists
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Eastern Dentists Insurance Company (EDIC) is offering graduating dental students a first-year dental liability insurance policy for $50 and discounts on the policy for the subsequent four years.
June 16, 2013
Texas law aims to cut Medicaid abuse
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Texas Gov. Rick Perry has signed into law legislation designed to reduce Medicaid fraud in the state.
June 16, 2013
EHR Countdown: Beware the fine print
By Michael Uretz
Who owns and controls patient data once a practice goes digital? Health IT expert Mike Uretz cautions that the devil's in the details when it comes to electronic health records (EHR) contracts and patient data.
June 13, 2013
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Calif. may restore adult dental Medicaid benefits
By Donna Domino
California legislators -- including Gov. Jerry Brown -- have approved a budget that restores some adult dental benefits in Medi-Cal, the state's Medicaid program. Some $77 million has been slated for dental coverage next year, including preventive care, restorations, and full dentures.
June 11, 2013
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15 Minutes to Excellence: Fee-for-service vs. insurance
In the current economic climate, should your office participate in one or more dental insurance plans, or can you afford to focus only on fee-for-service patients? That's the question practice management consultant Linda Miles tackles in the latest episode of "15 Minutes to Excellence."
June 6, 2013
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Henry Schein releases French version of Power Practice
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Henry Schein has released a new version of Power Practice, its first full French language practice management software system designed for French Canadian dental practices.
June 4, 2013
Ex-dentist pleads guilty in $20M Medicaid scam
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A former Rhode Island dentist who lost his license in the state and in Massachusetts over charges of Medicaid fraud has pleaded guilty to healthcare fraud and tax evasion in Connecticut in connection with a $20 million Medicaid fraud scheme.
June 4, 2013
1-800-DENTIST launches $50M advertising campaign
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
1-800-DENTIST has given its consumer advertising a $50 million boost.
June 3, 2013
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