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The future of dental health policy under President Trump
By Theresa Pablos
Researchers and policy experts, including an architect of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), discussed what dental healthcare might look like under U.S. President Donald Trump and the new Congress during a recent webinar. The panelists were particularly concerned about children's dental benefits if the ACA is repealed and replaced.
January 30, 2017
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Why do broken appointments happen?
By Alex Nottingham, JD, MBA
Every practice has the experience of new patients calling, making an appointment, then canceling. However, Alex Nottingham of the All-Star Dental Academy writes that there are practical ways your team can make potential new patients feel welcome when they call your practice.
January 30, 2017
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Kaiser Permanente premiers integrated medical-dental clinic
By Lori Roniger
Kaiser Permanente opened a pilot integrated medical-dental clinic in January that is believed to be the first such enterprise that is not publicly funded. Located in Beaverton, OR, the clinic is the first for Kaiser in which both types of care are offered in the same building and medical and dental staff also work together to provide integrated care.
January 29, 2017
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Scion Dental names new dental benefits VP
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental administration company Scion Dental has named Marcel Tetzlaff as its new vice president of dental benefits management.
January 26, 2017
43 Rules: Rule No. 6 -- Implement a follow-up process
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
In his recent book, 43 Rules to Increase Practice Production, Dr. Roger P. Levin shares recommendations for achieving greater practice success in the new, more challenging dental economy. In the sixth excerpt, he focuses on a practical follow-up process.
January 26, 2017
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Dead dentist's identity used to allegedly commit fraud
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A former dentist from New Jersey has agreed to pay $1.1 million to settle Medicaid fraud allegations after he assumed the identity of a deceased dentist, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General.
January 25, 2017
Calif. will reimburse for SDF for some kids
By Theresa Pablos
To combat early childhood caries, the California Department of Health Care Services has approved the use of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) for some high-risk children enrolled in Denti-Cal, the state's dental Medicaid program.
January 25, 2017
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Is constant employee turnover dooming your office?
By Corinne Jameson-Kuehl, RDH
Building the right team is the goal of every dental office. You make the effort to screen applicants and implement the best interviewing techniques, but is the dream team you are seeking falling apart? Dental hygienist Corinne Jameson-Kuehl has some ideas to help your office stop the turnover and hire the right people.
January 24, 2017
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Midlevel provider bill introduced in Mass.
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Massachusetts lawmakers will be considering a bill to allow a type of midlevel provider, called public health dental practitioners, to practice in the state.
January 23, 2017
U.S. judge blocks Aetna, Humana merger
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A U.S. federal judge has blocked Aetna's $37 billion acquisition of Humana, noting the insurance company megamerger would diminish competition.
January 23, 2017
Do's and don'ts for team leadership: Show staff where you're leading them
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
If you own a practice, there's no question you're the team leader. But what's your destination? What are you striving for, and what roles should your team members play in getting there? The answers amount to your practice vision. With a vision, all of you have a common goal. The difference, in terms of results, can be dramatic, notes Dr. Roger P. Levin.
January 22, 2017
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New midlevel provider bill introduced in ND
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
North Dakota lawmakers are once again considering a bill to allow midlevel providers to practice in the state.
January 19, 2017
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