Office Management: Page 102

Do's and don'ts for delegating responsibilities
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
While it may make you feel better to have your hand in everything, as the practice's primary producer you can raise production dramatically by delegating all nonclinical responsibilities to staff members, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin. Delegating will also give your practice greater flexibility in daily operations and empower your team members to excel and take pride in their work.
September 29, 2019
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CDA: Prepare for CDT 2020 dental code changes
By CDA Practice Support
Is your practice prepared for the additions, revisions, and deletions that will go into effect on January 1, 2020, to the Codes on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature (CDT)? This primer from CDA Practice Support will help your practice be ready for the changes.
September 29, 2019
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MCNA Dental acquires Healthplex
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Affiliates of MCNA Dental have acquired New York-based dental insurance company Healthplex, growing their collective customer base to more than 8 million members across the U.S.
September 26, 2019
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5 steps to appeal denied claims
By Dr. James V. Anderson
Every practice experiences a denial of their claims, but why does it happen, and how can you increase the likelihood that your appeal will be accepted? Dr. James Anderson of eAssist notes the common mistakes to avoid and outlines five practical ways your practice can improve immediately.
September 24, 2019
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Oral health remains top medical concern in U.S.
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
U.S. patients are more concerned about their oral health than any other health issue, and the problem is compounded by patients' limited access to dental care, according to a September 23 research report by DentaQuest.
September 23, 2019
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Ex-dentist in DC pleads guilty to $5M in Medicaid fraud
By Melissa Busch
A former dentist in the Washington, DC, area who is already in jail for sexually assaulting patients has pleaded guilty for his part in a scheme to defraud his local Medicaid program out of approximately $5 million.
September 19, 2019
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5 ways to open oral health access to Medicare recipients
By Melissa Busch
As policymakers in Washington, DC, explore ways to make dental care more affordable for approximately 60 million Medicare recipients, the Kaiser Family Foundation on September 18 issued a brief that outlined five possible ways they may achieve this goal.
September 18, 2019
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Magazine explores 'dental deserts' in Wis.
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Half of the counties in Wisconsin -- mostly rural areas -- are considered to be "dental deserts," where not enough dentists are available to serve the population, according to an article in the September edition of Milwaukee Magazine.
September 18, 2019
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How your practice can avoid production loss
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Practices lose about 10% of their production because of no-shows, patient attrition, and other issues. How can your practice overcome or avoid these issues? Dr. Roger P. Levin details four areas to watch and offers easy-to-implement tips for improving your practice's performance.
September 18, 2019
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CDA: No one-size-fits-all when it comes to dental benefit contracting
By Cindy Hartwell
How do you decide whether to add or drop participation with a dental benefit plan/network? Cindy Hartwell of California Dental Association (CDA) Practice Support provides a look at some of the issues involved in the decision and cautions not making the decision solely based on fees.
September 16, 2019
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Do's and don'ts of attitude: Encourage positive attitudes
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Staff attitude is often the fundamental element that determines how patients perceive the practice and whether they remain loyal, Dr. Roger P. Levin writes in his latest Practice Success tip. An upbeat, energized team will have a far more positive effect on patients. There will always be challenging days, but having a good attitude impresses patients and inspires your fellow team members.
September 15, 2019
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Video from ADA 2019: Teresa Duncan on the dental workforce
If your practice is experiencing turnover within your team, you aren't alone. Teresa Duncan of Odyssey Management spoke with DrBicuspid.com about how the dental workforce is evolving at last week's 2019 ADA FDI World Congress. Duncan said her clients are reporting increased turnover and that the situation is not improving.
September 10, 2019
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