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Virtual dental home project tests cloud-based software
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Pacific Center for Special Care at the University of the Pacific (UOP) Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry is using the Denticon cloud-based dental software application from Planet DDS to help deliver better oral healthcare to individuals with special needs.
February 18, 2013
Will Wash. reinstate adult dental Medicaid?
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
As the Washington state Legislature considers whether to reinstate dental coverage for low-income adults and expand Medicaid as part of national healthcare reform, a Seattle TV report has captured some of the impact of the current lack of dental coverage.
February 12, 2013
Cloud-based PM software targets orthodontic practices
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Focus Ortho has introduced a cloud-based practice management (PM) software service designed specifically for orthodontic practices.
February 12, 2013
NY dentist cleared of fraud, awarded $7.7M
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Leonard Morse, DDS, has been awarded $7.7 million after suing New York state for $75 million for falsely accusing him of Medicaid fraud, the New York Daily News reported.
February 12, 2013
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Dentist claims Wal-Mart stole idea for in-store clinics
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Kianor Shah, DMD, has filed a lawsuit against Wal-Mart, claiming the retail chain stole his idea for putting dental clinics into its stores.
February 10, 2013
DDS Rescue gains new sales/marketing VP
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Steve White has joined DDS Rescue -- a division of Liptak Dental Services -- as vice president of sales and marketing.
February 10, 2013
HHS releases children's EHR format
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
An electronic health record (EHR) format designed specifically for children should help guide EHR developers to understand the types of information that should be included in EHRs for pediatric patients.
February 10, 2013
Minn. bill would increase dental reimbursement rates
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Minnesota Dental Association is supporting new legislation that would update Minnesota Medical Assistance base reimbursement rates to 75% of the 2011 median dental fee schedule.
February 7, 2013
How integrated EHRs can help guide clinical care
By Kathy Kincade
Integrated medical and dental electronic health records (EHRs) offer a number of advantages for clinical and research applications, such as identifying associations between periodontitis and multiple medical conditions that could help guide clinical care, according to a new study in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology.
February 7, 2013
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U.S. firms, lawmakers push repeal of medical device tax
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A coalition of medical device manufacturers is supporting lawmakers' attempts to repeal the new 2.3% medical device excise tax.
February 6, 2013
Mich. may expand Medicaid dental care for kids
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder wants to expand an initiative that provides dental care for the state's low-income children.
February 6, 2013
Texas working to recover millions in Medicaid fraud
By Donna Domino
The Texas Attorney General's Office has so far recovered more than $1 billion from Medicaid fraud investigations over the last 10 years, with $400 million going to the state and the rest going to the federal government. Dental Medicaid fraud recoveries so far account for just $1.8 million of those figures, although dozens of investigations are ongoing.
February 6, 2013
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