Insurance: Page 22

Do's and don'ts for insurance

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Practices should review patient insurance participation each year. The doctor and financial coordinator should be aware of important data such as what percentage of total practice collections is generated by insurance, explains Dr. Roger P. Levin.

November 7, 2021

Help your patients manage annual maximum coverage caps

By Jenn Stoll

Consumers with limited dental insurance experience may not realize they're usually responsible for a portion of the costs when it comes to basic or restorative care. With the end of the year coming up, now is the perfect time to help patients manage their annual caps, writes Jenn Stoll.

November 4, 2021

J.D. Power gives UnitedHealthcare top marks for customer satisfaction

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

UnitedHealthcare Dental was rated highest in customer satisfaction for dental plans in the U.S., according to a report released on November 2 by J.D. Power. The report was based on survey responses from more than 1,203 dental plan members.

November 2, 2021

CNBC video highlights cost of dental care

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A video posted recently by CNBC delves into the cost of dental care and examines the value of dental insurance.

November 1, 2021

National Council on Disability offers incentive award

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The National Council on Disability is offering a $100,000 award to give dental providers an incentive to treat patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities through Medicaid.

November 1, 2021

Week in Review: COVID-19's hold on dentistry | Medicare proposal dies | Iodine mouthwash

By Melissa Busch

October 29, 2021

Biden cuts dental benefits from proposed Medicare budget for 2022

By Melissa Busch

Medicare will not pay for dental benefits under a new proposed $1.75 trillion U.S. spending plan released on October 28 by the Biden administration, according to news reports. This leaves an estimated 20 million Medicare recipients without dental coverage.

October 27, 2021

Why you should submit claims within 1 business day

By Dr. James V. Anderson

Waiting too long to submit a claim can result in reduced cash flow, dissatisfied patients, and incorrect reports. That's why offices should aim to submit claims within one business day, writes Dr. James V. Anderson. He offers four tips to help practices submit timely claims.

October 27, 2021

Dentist to pay $100K to settle U.S. military health fraud claim

By Melissa Busch

A dentist in South Korea who treats U.S. military service members and their families has agreed to pay $100,000 to settle a case in which the dentist allegedly fraudulently billed a government healthcare program for services never performed.

October 24, 2021

Dominion expands dental plan for federal employees

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dominion National is offering enhanced dental plan options for 2022 as part of its participation in the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program.

October 20, 2021

Second Opinion: Data needed now for dental Medicare plan

By Dr. Margaret Scarlett

Political lobbying around Medicare dental benefits misses one key point: Seniors need dental benefits now. In this Second Opinion piece, Dr. Margaret Scarlett writes why data collection is essential to creating an immediate program that works for Medicare beneficiaries and small business dentists.

October 20, 2021

Patients see the dentist less often after a hospital stay

By Hannah Welk

Patients are less likely to visit a dentist after a hospital stay, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association. They are slightly less likely to undergo certain types of dental procedures, including periodontic, endodontic, and oral surgery services.

October 19, 2021

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