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Aetna to add online marketplace directory
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Aetna will add Brighter's cloud-based marketplace directory to its Aetna Navigator member tool in January 2018.
August 7, 2017
DentalXChange, Delta Dental of Colo. debut credentialing software
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Technology company DentalXChange has partnered with Delta Dental of Colorado to launch a cobranded edition of the company's DDS Enroll software
August 6, 2017
Cigna sees increases in revenues, dental customers in Q2
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Cigna reported an increase in both total revenues and the number of dental customers for the fiscal second quarter of 2017.
August 3, 2017
How effective is the recall program in your practice?
By Alitta Boechler, AuD, MBA
Patient recall is considered one of the lifeblood statistics for every dental practice, but do you know how your practice stacks up against the national average? In her latest data-based column, Alitta Boechler of Sikka Software details national patient recall averages from specific dental codes.
July 26, 2017
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Survey: Older Asian Americans lack dental care
By Tony Edwards
SAN FRANCISCO - More than 61% of older Asian Americans living in central Texas do not have dental insurance, according to the results of a survey presented at this week's International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics (IAGG) 2017 World Congress. The study findings suggest these patients face challenges to obtain proper oral healthcare, the authors noted.
July 24, 2017
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Hygienist launches dental coding community program
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental coding expert Patti DiGangi, RDH, has launched a community membership program focusing on Code on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature (CDT) issues.
July 20, 2017
Mass. adds new Delta Dental plan despite concern
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Massachusetts Division of Insurance has approved a new low-cost preferred provider organization (PPO) plan from Delta Dental of Massachusetts, despite concerns from the state's dental society.
July 18, 2017
MCNA Dental awarded Ark. Medicaid contract
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
MCNA Dental< has signed a contract with the Arkansas Department of Human Services to serve as a dental benefits manager for the state's Medicaid program and the Children's Health Insurance Program.
July 16, 2017
HHS, DOJ crack down on $1.3B in healthcare fraud
By Theresa Pablos
A Nebraska dentist and two Michigan dentists were three of more than 400 people charged with healthcare fraud on July 13, 2017, by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The defendants allegedly billed the U.S. government approximately $1.3 billion in fraudulent services.
July 13, 2017
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3 things insurance companies want you to know about integrated healthcare
By Scott Towers, MBA
If you're like many members of the healthcare community, you've probably heard the term "integrated healthcare" more and more frequently in recent months. But what is integrated healthcare? And as a dental care provider, why should you care? Scott Towers, Anthem's president for dental, clears up some misconceptions about the phrase and spells out how it can benefit your practice and your patients.
July 11, 2017
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Sheri's Solutions: The Facebook dental search
By Dr. Sheri Doniger
You've probably received emails similar to the one Dr. Sheri Doniger received recently: "I'm so sorry, but I have to cancel my appointment. I spoke with the insurance company, and it would be much more affordable for me to go in-network." Dr. Doniger relates how her practice handles these situations and how the dental benefit situation has not changed.
July 6, 2017
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Calif. raises dental Medicaid reimbursement rates
By Theresa Pablos
After years of criticism, California is raising reimbursement rates for the state's dental Medicaid program, Denti-Cal. The 2017-2018 state budget, which was signed by Gov. Jerry Brown on June 27, allocates $140 million to increase rates for Denti-Cal providers.
June 28, 2017
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