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HHS proposes protections for transgender people
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) proposed a rule on September 3 that prohibits discrimination based on sex, including gender identity.
September 7, 2015
Calif. hires dental director to resolve disparities
By Theresa Pablos
California legislators took the first step in resolving oral health disparities by hiring the state's first dental director, Jayanth Kumar, DDS, MPH. Dr. Kumar's first step is to create and implement a statewide oral health plan.
August 16, 2015
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Lack of adult dental coverage mars Medicare anniversary
By John Luther, DDS
On the 50th anniversary of the institution of Medicare and Medicaid, DentaQuest Chief Dental Officer Dr. John Luther celebrates the critical health coverage the programs provide, but asks when dental coverage for adults will be included in these programs.
August 11, 2015
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Does more Medicaid coverage cut ED use for dental care?
By Tony Edwards
Expanded dental coverage through Medicaid and an increased number of dentists were not associated with fewer visits to the emergency department (ED) by patients with nontraumatic dental conditions in 2010, according to a new study in Health Affairs.
August 10, 2015
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Sheri's Solutions: Birthday rule
By Dr. Sheri Doniger
Your practice handles denial of benefits issues every day. Sometimes, however, the insurance company's birthday rule complicates billing and leads to patient questions. In her latest Sheri's Solutions, Dr. Sheri Doniger details her practice's efforts to show patients the benefit of focusing on care, not costs.
August 2, 2015
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Spending on dental care will grow 60% in next decade
By Donna Domino
Spending for dental care will grow 60% during the next decade, according to a new report in Health Affairs. Increased expenditures will result from economic growth following the recession, rising insurance premiums, and higher cost sharing in employer-sponsored health insurance plans.
July 28, 2015
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Anthem to acquire Cigna for $54B
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Insurance company Anthem has entered into an agreement to acquire global health service company Cigna in a transaction valued at more than $54 billion
July 23, 2015
U.S. senator wants action on Medicaid fraud
By Donna Domino
A U.S. senator is asking key government agencies how many criminal and civil cases have been brought against dentists suspected of Medicaid fraud after federal audits have identified questionable billing practices by providers in various states.
July 13, 2015
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Spirit Dental offers next-day insurance coverage
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Spirit Dental & Vision is now offering next-day insurance coverage, for patients who may need urgent dental work but don't have insurance or whose insurance is expiring.
July 12, 2015
Top 5 news and clinical articles of June 2015
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
DrBicuspid.com takes a look back at the most-read news and clinical articles from June 2015, as measured by page views. Among the stories we ran in June were the New York state attorney general announcing a settlement with Aspen Dental Management, the latest in the ongoing Texas Medicaid situation, and others.
July 9, 2015
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Delta Dental of Mass. names new CEO
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Steven Pollock has been named the new CEO of Boston-based Delta Dental of Massachusetts.
July 6, 2015
Understanding malpractice insurance: The claims process
By Jennifer Gibson
While it's unfortunate, most dentists will be sued for malpractice during their career, according to Jennifer Gibson of MedPro. She explains the claims process, including how to evaluate your carrier, what constitutes malpractice, and what to expect if a lawsuit is filed.
June 28, 2015
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