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Report: High Medicaid reimbursement hasn't fixed ND dental care
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A new report from the University of North Dakota found that the state is fighting the same distribution-of-care issues as many other states, despite having one of the highest Medicaid dental reimbursement rates in the U.S.
December 29, 2014
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Delta Dental of Tenn. employees donate $50K
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The 61 employees of Delta Dental of Tennessee are directing $50,000 in Smile180 grants to selected organizations across the state.
December 28, 2014
Aspen Dental appoints Williams as vice president
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Aspen Dental announced that Doyle Williams, DDS, has joined the company as vice president of carrier relations and insurance operations, serving as the organization's principal liaison to the dental insurance industry.
December 28, 2014
The valuation of trust: Part 1
By Thomas Climo, PhD
As consultant Thomas Climo, PhD, writes, trust is an overarching topic that is too often not discussed. Why should a seller trust a buyer's agent, and why should a buyer trust a seller's broker? Until you answer this, the entire process of buying and selling dental practices may well be founded on miscommunication.
December 23, 2014
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Henry Schein Financial Services helps practice owners leverage 2014 tax savings
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Henry Schein announced its ongoing support for practice owners seeking to leverage the recently signed Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014.
December 21, 2014
Report: More than half of Calif.'s poor kids not getting dental care
By Donna Domino
A new state audit has found that more than half of the 5.1 million children enrolled in Denti-Cal, California's Medicaid dental program, did not receive dental care last year and that Delta Dental, California's largest dental insurer, will have been paid as much as $8.6 billion since 2004 to administer the program.
December 21, 2014
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Dos and don'ts for increasing per-patient production
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Since the dental economy became more challenging, most dentists have been looking for ways to increase production. There's one approach that can yield excellent results. Measure and begin tracking production per patient, then implement strategies to raise that number, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin.
December 21, 2014
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Texas inspector general resigns amid questions over no-bid contracts
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Inspector General Doug Wilson resigned on Friday, December 19, after the Texas state auditor said it was launching an investigation into no-bid contracts brokered by Wilson.
December 18, 2014
CMS clarifies 'free care' rule
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has clarified its "free care" rule, which should make it easier for school-based sealant programs to receive Medicaid reimbursement, according to a letter from CMS Director Cindy Mann.
December 18, 2014
What dentists can learn from CEOs about creating sustainability
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
In the latest excerpt from his book What Dentists Can Learn From Top CEOs, Dr. Roger P. Levin explains why dentists should think about long-term sustainability for the success of their practice. He offers examples of how creating sustainability can work to a practice's advantage.
December 17, 2014
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4 tips for less stress this holiday season
By Jen Butler, MEd
In her latest column, stress management expert Jen Butler offers four tips to reduce holiday stress and make this time of year memorable, for the right reasons. She writes that even during the holidays, having a plan is the key to success.
December 16, 2014
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3 ways to reduce overhead in your practice
By Sally McKenzie
Practice management consultant Sally McKenzie asks if your overhead costs are more than 55% of your collections. If they are, she offers three practical ideas to manage these costs, make your days more productive, and possibly increase your practice's profitability.
December 16, 2014
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