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Conn. dentist to pay $2.1M to settle Medicaid fraud claims
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A Connecticut dentist has agreed to pay $2.1 million to settle fraud allegations and civil claims stemming from an illegal Medicaid billing scheme, according to Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen.
April 19, 2015
Second Opinion: Questions we should be asking insurance companies -- Part 1
By Jason P. Hirsch, DMD, MPH
Dr. Jason P. Hirsch responds to a recent interview with an insurance company executive in this Second Opinion. He addresses the confusion surrounding the Affordable Care Act and asks if patients are being best served by insurers.
April 19, 2015
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How well-trained is your front desk to handle a new patient call?
By Stuart Briefer
In his first column for DrBicuspid.com, practice management consultant Stuart Briefer asks if you are getting enough data from new patients who call your practice. He advocates a well-designed call sheet to help your staff obtain the necessary information.
April 19, 2015
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Ill. bill seeks coverage for sedation of special needs patients
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A bill sponsored by Illinois legislators would require insurance companies to cover sedation during dental procedures for special needs patients.
April 15, 2015
U.S. Senate passes CHIP funding bill
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Following the lead of the U.S. House of Representatives, the U.S. Senate passed a bill on April 14 to continue funding the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
April 14, 2015
Insurance marketplace enrollment offers practice growth opportunity
By Tony Edwards
As enrollment in the U.S. health insurance marketplace increases to almost 12 million people, general dentists should use this opportunity to attract new patients, according to Marcia Vannuccini of Guardian Life Insurance Company of America.
April 13, 2015
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Dos and don'ts for scripting: Subtle scripting for superior service
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
What you say to patients, and how you say it, has a huge impact on customer service and your ability to influence and educate. Detailed scripting can help you and your team interact with patients in powerful ways, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin.
April 12, 2015
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4 reasons you can't ignore staff conflict
By Sally McKenzie
Are unresolved staff conflicts slowly, but surely, undermining your practice and costing you revenue? In her latest column, practice management expert Sally McKenzie reminds you that if you as practice CEO are sensing staff conflict, it's certain that your patients are also.
April 12, 2015
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GAO report on CHIP: More access but fewer dental visits
By Donna Domino
Children enrolled in the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) had higher rates of dental access and more checkups than privately insured children, but fewer in the program actually visited dentists, according to a new report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO).
April 9, 2015
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ADA, Pew criticize Supreme Court ruling on Medicaid reimbursement
By Donna Domino
The ADA and the Pew Children's Dental Campaign are criticizing the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that dentists and other private healthcare providers cannot sue to force states to raise their Medicaid reimbursement rates, saying low reimbursement may keep many dentists from treating these patients.
April 8, 2015
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Are you ready to get naked with Dr. Colorado?
By Curtis Marshall
In his latest Naked Dentist column, Curtis Marshall reveals the true issues that are hampering Dr. Colorado's practice and gets him in shape with data and business intelligence. See how your practice can also benefit from getting naked.
April 7, 2015
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Vt. Senate passes licensed dental therapist bill
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Vermont Senate passed a bill on Friday, April 3, that would allow licensed dental therapists to practice in the state.
April 5, 2015
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