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J.D. Power releases 2016 dental plan report
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
J.D. Power has released its 2016 Dental Plan Satisfaction Report, which ranked eight dental plan providers by customer satisfaction.
November 22, 2016
5 revenue-boosting tips for faster credentialing
By Neeraj Sharma
Your practice has submitted a sizable claim, but it comes back rejected because your provider isn't credentialed. It happens more often than you think, according to Neeraj Sharma, chief operating officer of Santéch. Do you hire more staff, or go to automated communication? He offers five tips for faster credentialing to boost your revenue.
November 21, 2016
2016 11 21 16 33 30 618 Sharma Neeraj 400
Delta Dental of Colorado names new CEO
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Delta Dental of Colorado has named Helen Drexler as the organization's new CEO and president.
November 20, 2016
Sheri's Solutions: Records check
By Dr. Sheri Doniger
Many dental practices wait until around now to send out patient reminders about taking advantage of available benefits money. But as Dr. Sheri Doniger has learned, there are benefits to starting the process sooner.
November 17, 2016
2016 08 09 11 38 33 962 Doniger Sheri 2015 400
Anthem names new president of dental business
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Insurance company Anthem has named Scott Towers as the new president of its dental business.
November 16, 2016
4 ways to create culture in your office
By Jay Geier
When you are marketing your practice, do you promote your services, or do you promote your practice's culture? Scheduling Institute President Jay Geier writes that culture within your office doesn't come immediately, but the long-term benefits are well worth it.
November 15, 2016
2016 08 02 13 43 19 561 Geier Jay 400
6 ways to stop losing patients
By Sally McKenzie
Developing a strong, loyal patient base is key to building a successful practice, writes practice management consultant Sally McKenzie. Yet it's something many dentists struggle with. She offers six tips to help you retain your patients and grow your practice.
November 13, 2016
2016 05 24 14 35 52 802 Mc Kenzie Sally 2016 400
Dos and don'ts for communication: Turn first-time callers into patients
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
New patients can now learn about your practice and make an initial appointment online. But many people will still connect with you by phone. When they do, your front desk staff should be prepared to create an excellent first impression, gather important patient information, build value for the doctor and practice, and, of course, schedule an appointment, notes Dr. Roger P. Levin.
November 13, 2016
2016 08 12 10 54 04 370 Practice Success 400
Wash. dentist ordered to stop patient loyalty program
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner has issued a cease-and-desist order to a dentist who was selling a loyalty program membership to patients.
November 10, 2016
Ga. dentist pleads guilty to $1M Medicaid fraud
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A dentist in the Atlanta area has pleaded guilty to Medicaid fraud.
November 9, 2016
Are the holes in your schedule haunting you?
By Corinne Jameson-Kuehl, RDH
As the holidays approach, you want to have fewer, not more, holes in your schedule. However, as dental hygienist Corinne Jameson-Kuehl writes, it takes a concerted team effort to focus on scheduling. She offers practical ideas to help your office fill your slots.
November 9, 2016
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CMS delays Medicare enrollment rule to 2019
By Theresa Pablos
Dentists may get a temporary reprieve from a U.S. government program designed to get a handle on the country's opiate crisis. The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) said it has delayed by two years the date by which dentists must be enrolled with the government to be able to prescribe powerful Part D drugs such as opiates.
November 8, 2016
2016 11 08 17 16 22 259 Denied 400
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