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Are you a 'why-er' or a 'comply-er'?
By Lisa Knowles, DDS
In Dr. Lisa Knowles' latest column, she asks where you fall on the problem-solving spectrum. Do you go along to get along (a "comply-er"), or do you ask questions about every move and decision made in the office (a "why-er")? She looks at both types and gives eight tips to get leadership feedback.
March 25, 2014
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Dos and don'ts for leadership: Traits of an excellent leader
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
To be a good leader, you must possess a way of thinking and acting based on motivation, skills, training, and specific behaviors. Be ready to learn, and don't just talk the talk but walk the walk, according to Dr. Roger Levin.
March 23, 2014
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NH's planned Medicaid expansion omits adult dental care
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The New Hampshire Senate recently passed a bill to expand the state's Medicaid program but left out adult dental care.
March 19, 2014
Promoting ethical code on agenda of DGPA
By Tony Edwards
During a period of time when dental group practices are under increased pressure because of the high-profile actions of particular organizations, the Dental Group Practice Association (DGPA) is implementing a new ethical code that works to ensure practitioners put their patient's healthcare first.
March 19, 2014
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NJ dental office employees steal $200K
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Two longtime employees have admitted embezzling $200,000 worth of insurance company payments from a New Jersey dentist.
March 17, 2014
Congressional committee has continuing concerns about DMSOs
By Donna Domino
A congressional oversight committee expressed impatience that little has been done to rein in scofflaw dental management service companies (DMSOs), according to a recent letter to the Office of Inspector General (OIG). The OIG subsequently excluded the owners of the Small Smiles dental chain from federal healthcare programs for multiple breaches to a compliance agreement.
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8 reasons why to make friends, not besties
By Lisa Knowles, DDS
Dr. Lisa Knowles looks at how practitioners' leadership evolves over time, and why there's a line between being friends with your staff but not best friends. She offers eight reasons why it's better to be friends and not besties.
March 16, 2014
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Dos and don'ts for increasing production: Know your key production indicators
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Collecting information on your practice operations can quickly become overwhelming. But key production indicators can solve the information overload problem and provide a vital snapshot of practice operations that the dentist can quickly review.
March 16, 2014
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ADA: Exempt dentists from Medicare enrollment for drug claims
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The ADA is urging federal health officials to exclude dentists from proposed regulations that would deny claims for Medicare Part D drugs unless the prescriber is enrolled in Medicare or has a valid opt-out affidavit on file.
March 12, 2014
Idaho restores adult dental Medicaid coverage
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Idaho has restored nonemergency adult dental services under Medicaid.
March 11, 2014
Small Smiles owner excluded from Medicare, Medicaid programs
By Donna Domino
CSHM, which owns 53 Small Smiles dental clinics, has been excluded from participation in the Medicaid and Medicare programs for a minimum of five years by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
March 11, 2014
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Small Smiles excluded from Medicare, Medicaid programs
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Church Street Health Management, which operates Small Smiles dental clinics, has been excluded from the Medicaid and Medicare programs for a minimum of five years by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
March 10, 2014
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