Office Management: Page 164

Mo. to briefly expand Medicaid dental benefits
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Missouri announced it would expand dental benefits to about 300,000 Medicaid recipients in January, but details are now emerging that the coverage will only likely last three months, from April until the end of June.
February 3, 2016
Mass. dentist to pay $650K to settle Medicaid billing case
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A Massachusetts dentist has agreed to pay $650,000 to the state's Medicaid program for improperly billed dental work, according to the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office.
February 2, 2016
4 ways to improve your team's performance
By Sally McKenzie
If you want your team members to succeed, they have to know what's expected of them. They need to strive to achieve individual and practice goals and know they're part of an overall effort to help build a thriving, profitable practice. As practice management consultant Sally McKenzie writes, this process is too often ignored.
February 2, 2016
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Western Dental seeks new solutions to Calif. issues
By Tony Edwards
When Western Dental temporarily stopped accepting new Denti-Cal patients in 2015, it was a wakeup call to California leaders. Dr. Ronald Inge, Western's chief dental officer, explains his company's reversal of that decision and his organization's hopes for solutions to better serve these and all patients.
February 2, 2016
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Dental Health & Wellness to manage Wisc. MHS Health benefits
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
MHS Health Wisconsin announced that Dental Health & Wellness has become its new dental benefits manager, effective January 1, 2016.
February 1, 2016
Dos and don'ts for practice leadership: The power of shared decision-making
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
As the practice owner, you have ultimate responsibility for decisions about how to run the business. But that doesn't mean you -- and you alone -- must make all the decisions. In fact, involving your team in the process is a much better approach, Dr. Roger P. Levin writes in his latest Practice Success tip.
January 31, 2016
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CDA urges end to Sacramento County dental program
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The California Dental Association (CDA) is urging state officials to end Sacramento County's managed care dental program, saying that the program has failed to meet the needs of the county's most vulnerable children, leaving many without access to dental care.
January 28, 2016
HHS: Medicaid kids aren't getting required dental care
By Theresa Pablos
In four U.S. states, millions of children enrolled in Medicaid are not getting required dental care, according to a new report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General. The report also provides recommendations on how the states can move forward.
January 26, 2016
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The most overlooked component of team training
By Jay Geier
There's no question of the impact and importance of solid training on job performance and success, regardless of your profession. However, as Scheduling Institute President Jay Geier writes, the most significant factor for the success of team training is you.
January 26, 2016
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Dos and don'ts for patient retention: Inspire loyalty with great customer service
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Nobody wants to visit the dentist. You and your team have to always keep that in mind. Anything and everything your practice can do to exceed expectations will keep patients coming back for their hygiene appointments and other dental care, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin.
January 24, 2016
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Cross-training not working? Here's why
By Sally McKenzie
When one of your staff members is out sick or on vacation, how does your office respond? Do your team members have the training needed for when they are asked to fill in? As practice management consultant Sally McKenzie writes, if your team is properly trained, it will save you time, money, and frustration down the road.
January 24, 2016
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Survey: Income influences where consumers receive dental care
By Tony Edwards
In a survey released January 19 of more than 1,000 U.S. adults, consumers from households with an income of less than $35,000 were more likely to rely on an emergency department for oral healthcare than individuals from higher-income households.
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