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Ga. dental clinics accused of Medicaid fraud
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Federal investigators and the Georgia attorney general are investigating several Atlanta-area dental clinics for allegedly submitting hundreds of thousands of dollars in fraudulent Medicaid filings.
September 10, 2014
Stop starting to reduce stress
By Jen Butler, MEd
In her latest column, stress management expert Jen Butler urges you to think about your "I'm gonna start ..." statements, which can create disappointment, guilt, and even stress. Her advice is to focus on small steps and specifics. Go slow to go fast, she writes.
September 9, 2014
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Dentists fight Calif. malpractice insurance ballot measure
By Tony Edwards
SAN FRANCISCO - For almost 40 years, malpractice insurance premiums in California have remained stable due to a cap on noneconomic damage awards. But a new ballot measure threatens to quadruple the award limit and possibly put prescribers in a difficult ethical situation. DrBicuspid.com spoke with Daniel G. Davidson, DMD, about the measure and what dentists are doing to prevent its passage.
September 7, 2014
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CDA Presents: How will ACA affect dental insurance, dentists, patients?
By Donna Domino
SAN FRANCISCO - The Affordable Care Act (ACA) will have far-reaching impact on dental insurance, dentists, and patients, according to a presentation at the California Dental Association's CDA Presents conference. More low-income children and adults will be covered, and insurers will scrutinize claims to see if dentists are following established protocols for improved outcomes.
September 4, 2014
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Embedded family dental coverage impact remains unknown
By Tony Edwards
With the announcement last week that Covered California would be offering new family dental plans to consumers who enroll in health insurance coverage in 2015, DrBicuspid.com spoke with Paul Reggiardo, DDS, a national spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, about how these changes will impact your patients and your practice.
September 2, 2014
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Dos and don'ts for staff management: Create written job descriptions
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
When team members know exactly what the practice expects of them, they will perform better. With a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities, staff members can achieve the highest levels of efficiency, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin. To avoid misinterpretation, job descriptions must be written, he notes.
September 1, 2014
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Texas files another lawsuit against Xerox in Medicaid scandal
By Donna Domino
In the latest development in the ongoing Texas Medicaid scandal, the state Health and Human Services Commission has filed a second lawsuit against Xerox, claiming the company is refusing to turn over patient records.
August 28, 2014
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Covered California to offer expanded dental coverage
By Donna Domino
Covered California will offer new family dental plans to those who enroll in health insurance coverage in 2015. All individual health insurance plans sold through the exchange will include pediatric dental benefits for those younger than 19.
August 26, 2014
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Ala. company fined $83K for not sending COBRA dental coverage notice
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
An appeals court has upheld an $83,000 fine against a Birmingham, AL, bookstore for failing to send an employee a notice about her Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) dental coverage.
August 25, 2014
Texas settles $16M Medicaid fraud case for $39K
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Texas health officials have accepted a $39,211 settlement from an Austin dental practice that had been charged with improperly billing more than $16 million in orthodontic Medicaid claims.
August 25, 2014
Dos and don'ts for handling staff conflict
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Staff conflict is one of the most challenging practice management concerns for dentists. It's also inevitable that disagreements among team members will arise at some point. The key to resolution is to handle the quarrel promptly and effectively, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin.
August 24, 2014
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Feds audit La. Medicaid billings for pediatric dental services
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A federal audit has found that 27 Louisiana dental providers treating children on Medicaid have excessive billing practices. These providers may be billing for services that were never performed, performing unnecessary procedures to increase profits, or providing questionable quality of care, according to a report by the U.S. Department of Health and Services Office of Inspector General.
August 21, 2014
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