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Texas chain to pay $8.45M to settle Medicaid fraud case
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Department of Justice announced an $8.45 million Medicaid fraud case settlement with a Texas dental company and its affiliated practices.
January 9, 2017
Where does dentist rank in new CNN Money jobs survey?
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Where does being a dentist rank among the best jobs in the U.S.? It ranks 44th, according to a new report from CNNMoney/PayScale.com. No other oral healthcare positions made the 2016 list of top 100 jobs.
January 5, 2017
Delta Dental to add consumer scheduling tool to app
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Delta Dental will add a new appointment scheduling function to its consumer mobile app in March.
January 5, 2017
Coding narratives: No need for frustration
By Teresa Duncan, MS
When you or your team submits a claim, you want it to be paid the first time. But many practices stumble at creating effective narratives to accompany the claim. Practice management consultant Teresa Duncan has some tested ideas to help your team write better narratives.
January 4, 2017
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4 unexpected benefits of growing your practice big
By Jay Geier
The ball has dropped, the confetti cleared, and the fireworks are over. Now is the time to hit the ground running and begin working on the goals you set for your practice in 2017. Scheduling Institute President Jay Geier challenges you to think bigger than what you know and have experienced in 2017.
January 3, 2017
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ADA asks for regulatory relief in letter to Trump
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
ADA President Gary Roberts and Executive Director Kathleen O'Loughlin have sent a letter to the incoming Donald Trump administration seeking regulatory reform to allow dental practices to "deliver oral healthcare services at an affordable price."
December 28, 2016
What to ask when looking to improve your claim processes
By Lindy Benton
Is your insurance company moving toward electronic claim submissions? Is your practice prepared for all the issues around electronic claim and attachment submissions? Vyne CEO and President Lindy Benton writes that there's a way to improve your practice's processes, if you ask the right questions.
December 26, 2016
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Do's and don'ts for practice growth: Track the sources of your new patients
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Your future success depends on new patients -- how many join your practice annually, and how much production they generate. So it's important to track these numbers and tabulate how new patients learned about your practice, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin. This information helps you to bring in even more new patients.
December 26, 2016
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Infographic: U.S. seniors lack dental coverage
By Theresa Pablos
A new study analyzed access to dental care for Medicare beneficiaries, and the findings don't look good. Only about 10% of older U.S. adults have dental insurance, and, of those who do, they still pay half of all their dental costs out of pocket.
December 22, 2016
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New dental hygienist bill to be introduced in Ga.
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
New legislation that would allow Georgia dental hygienists to provide preventive care in certain settings without the direct supervision of a dentist will be introduced in the state's General Assembly.
December 20, 2016
Do's and don'ts for office efficiency: Break through the bottlenecks
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
All management systems, including the most efficient, eventually suffer from bottlenecks. You can't prevent bottlenecks, but you can prevent them from undercutting productivity and creating stress, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin. With vigilance, you and your entire staff can spot a new bottleneck early and figure out how to revamp the affected system before significant harm has been done.
December 18, 2016
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Utah kids score poorly on oral healthcare
By Lori Roniger
Large numbers of Utah elementary schoolchildren have experienced tooth decay or have untreated decay, according to the results of a statewide survey. While more children are receiving sealants now, the authors conclude that greater access to insurance and oral healthcare is still needed.
December 14, 2016
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