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Solving 3 common issues with claim attachments
By Robert Patrick
Obtaining predetermination from a payor is crucial for a practice, but being told that a paper image didn't arrive or was unusable is a common frustration. Robert Patrick of Vyne outlines three common issues with claim attachments and how your practice can avoid them.
August 28, 2019
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Most U.S. voters support adding dental to Medicare
By Theresa Pablos
Seven out of 10 U.S. voters support adding dental benefits to Medicare, according to poll data released on August 26. The majority of likely voters from every age group, race, gender, and political party supported the idea.
August 27, 2019
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Transgender patients feel welcome at dental offices
By Theresa Pablos
Transgender and gender-nonconforming patients often feel welcome, or at least neutral, when visiting the dental office, according to new study findings in the Journal of the American Dental Association. The same isn't always true when they receive care in other medical settings.
August 26, 2019
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St. Louis-area dentist indicted for $700K in Medicaid fraud
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A St. Louis-area dentist has been charged with healthcare fraud for collecting more than $700,000 in Medicaid reimbursements for procedures that were allegedly never performed.
August 22, 2019
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5 customer service mistakes to avoid
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
You likely wouldn't return to a business that offers bad service, so why would your patients come back if they experienced bad service at your practice? Dr. Roger P. Levin writes that paying attention to your customer service is key He examines five customer service mistakes and how your practice can avoid them.
August 21, 2019
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Do's and don'ts for reactivating patients: Improve patient retention
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
In the past, the loss of patients could be easily overcome by a higher level influx of new patients. For today's dental practices to remain strong, they need to retain a higher level of their patient base, notes Dr. Roger P. Levin. When patients become overdue or inactive, implement a reactivation system, he advises.
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VA updates dental disability rating schedule
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has updated its disability rating schedule for dental and oral conditions.
August 14, 2019
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Brexit contributing to U.K.'s dentist shortage
By Theresa Pablos
The U.K. has a shortage of dentists, and Brexit may be partly to blame. New data show the number of international dentists applying to practice in the U.K. has fallen sharply in the three years since the country voted to leave the European Union.
August 13, 2019
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New Anthem tool helps bridge the medical-dental divide
By Theresa Pablos
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield has launched an online tool that gives dentists access to a patient's medical history and current prescriptions. The tool is the first step to better integrate dentists into Anthem's medical ecosystem.
August 11, 2019
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Dental Intelligence acquires online scheduling company
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental software developer Dental Intelligence has acquired LocalMed, an online scheduling company for dental practices.
August 7, 2019
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Don't make these 3 mistakes when hiring an office manager
By Sally McKenzie
One key component in a practice's success is having a qualified office manager. But what do you do if your present office manager leaves or your practice has grown to where you need to hire one? Practice management consultant Sally McKenzie offers practice advice to help you avoid three common mistakes.
August 5, 2019
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Utah tops lists of states with most dentists per capita
By Theresa Pablos
Utah is the U.S. state with the most dentists per capita, according to new data from personal finance website WalletHub. Utah had three times more dentists per capita than the last-ranked state, Louisiana.
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