Office Management: Page 150

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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5 hygiene production questions to consider
By Kevin Tighe
Your hygiene department can make or break your practice, yet most hygiene departments underproduce. Kevin Tighe of Cambridge Dental Consultants is here to help. He offers a list of the top five questions he's been asked about hygiene production.
December 12, 2016
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Why you should consider implementing hybrid scheduling
By Sally McKenzie
The problem of patients who cancel at the last minute or just don't show up is more than annoying. It affects your practice, your team, and your bottom line. One of the issues, writes practice management consultant Sally McKenzie, is those appointments made six months in advance. She suggests you consider adjusting your scheduling practices to reflect your patient base.
December 11, 2016
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Iowa dental chain settles Medicaid fraud claims
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
An Iowa dental clinic chain has agreed to pay Medicaid $300,000 to settle allegations that the company billed Medicaid for procedures that weren't performed.
December 8, 2016
Tenn. practice awarded $22M in ruling against DentaQuest
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A Tennessee practice has been awarded more than $20 million by a trial jury because it was excluded from participation in that state's TennCare Medicaid dental program.
December 7, 2016
U.S. dental care is too expensive -- even for adults with insurance
By Theresa Pablos
Many U.S. adults, including those with private insurance, are struggling to afford dental care, a new study found. In addition, coverage gaps between U.S. adults in the highest and lowest income brackets are widening.
December 7, 2016
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