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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

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

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

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

Top 5 columns from spring 2017

By Tony Edwards

DrBicuspid.com takes a look back at some of the most-read columns and practice management articles from spring, as measured by page views. These columns focus on a wide variety of topics, from legal cases to regional fee differences to popular columns by periodontist Alvin Danenberg, DDS.

June 27, 2017

Senate ACA repeal vote delayed as support wavers

By Kate Madden Yee

U.S. Senate Republicans have delayed a vote on their bill to repeal and replace the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). It's believed that the GOP postponed the vote on the bill until after the July 4 recess as it was unable to muster the 50 votes needed to begin debate, according to a Politico report.

June 26, 2017

Super Dental Care adds new dental plans, discount card

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Superior Dental Care has added four new low-cost dental plans for companies and a discount prescription card for plan members.

June 25, 2017

U.S. Senate Republicans unveil healthcare bill

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The U.S. Senate Republicans have unveiled their version of the American Health Care Act (AHCA).

June 21, 2017

Idaho dental hygienist sentenced to prison for Medicaid fraud

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

An Idaho dental hygienist charged with Medicaid fraud has been sentenced to 60 months in prison.

June 7, 2017

Idaho dental hygienist sentenced to prison for Medicaid fraud

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

An Idaho dental hygienist charged with Medicaid fraud has been sentenced to 60 months in prison.

June 7, 2017

Sun Life completes acquisition of dental network

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Sun Life Financial has completed its acquisition of Premier Dental Group, a preferred provider organization dental network based in Minnesota.

June 1, 2017

4 problems affecting oral health in Calif.

By Theresa Pablos

Oral health experts and key policymakers met in Sacramento to discuss the state of oral health in California on May 17. There was a general consensus that the way dental care is financed and delivered needs to be innovated.

May 18, 2017

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