Office Management: Page 141

Hygienist launches dental coding community program
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental coding expert Patti DiGangi, RDH, has launched a community membership program focusing on Code on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature (CDT) issues.
July 20, 2017
Ore. tribes hire 1st dental therapist
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians (CTCLUSI) have become the first tribes in Oregon to hire a dental therapist.
July 18, 2017
Mass. adds new Delta Dental plan despite concern
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Massachusetts Division of Insurance has approved a new low-cost preferred provider organization (PPO) plan from Delta Dental of Massachusetts, despite concerns from the state's dental society.
July 18, 2017
How to create a patient communication loop
By Lisa Knowles, DDS
If you are not used to creating a communication loop with others, or if you have no idea what a communication loop is, you are probably missing out on stronger relationships with those around you, writes Dr. Lisa Knowles. In her latest column, she defines this concept of a communication loop and shows how it can help your practice.
July 17, 2017
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MCNA Dental awarded Ark. Medicaid contract
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
MCNA Dental< has signed a contract with the Arkansas Department of Human Services to serve as a dental benefits manager for the state's Medicaid program and the Children's Health Insurance Program.
July 16, 2017
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
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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
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Do's and don'ts for managing employee conflict: Be aware of what's going on
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
In a perfect practice, everyone would get along. But in the real world, people don't always agree, and that's to be expected, but you don't want a minor squabble turning into a major feud. As the practice owner, you need to be aware of what's going on -- the good and the bad -- with your team, notes Dr. Roger P. Levin.
July 9, 2017
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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
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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
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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
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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
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