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Judge finds credible evidence of Medicaid fraud by Texas clinic
By Donna Domino
A Texas judge upheld holds on Medicaid payments for Houston dental clinic Antoine Dental Center, citing credible evidence of Medicaid fraud. The clinics billed about $8.1 million for orthodontic services in less than three years.
March 4, 2014
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Dos and don'ts for leadership: The importance of setting targets
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
The first step in creating a more efficient, more profitable practice is setting targets. This is essential, because starting out with vague, simplistic goals does not drive change. Targets must be clearly defined, then the objective becomes very clear, according Dr. Roger Levin.
March 2, 2014
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Where should you look for the funding you need?
By Thomas Climo, PhD
What do you need to be aware of when pursuing funding? In some cases, private equity is more accurate in assessing needed funds than banks. Banks may be more concerned with their own metrics, whereas private equity realizes that its only real collateral is the success of the business to which it is lending money, according to consultant Thomas Climo, PhD.
March 2, 2014
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Calif. restores adult Denti-Cal but access problems remain
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Some dental services are being restored for California's low-income adults on Medicaid, but finding providers remains a problem, dental care advocates say.
February 26, 2014
Maine considers adult dental Medicaid coverage
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Maine lawmakers are considering a bill to provide adult dental Medicaid benefits, a proposal designed to reduce dental emergency room costs.
February 24, 2014
Calif. dentist indicted for $1M in fraudulent billings
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A California dentist has been indicted on federal healthcare and mail fraud charges of billing more than $1 million for work never performed.
February 24, 2014
Dental therapists' value measured by Pew report participant
By John T. Powers
In this Second Opinion column, Dr. John T. Powers responds to questions about a Pew study that focused on how he integrated a dental therapist into his private practice. As with any report, the Pew study did not include every detail, so Dr. Powers wants to offer some additional information to help answer any questions. He also explains what he sees in his community and why the decision made financial sense.
February 24, 2014
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CDA sponsors bill on insurance premiums
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The California Dental Association (CDA) is sponsoring a patient protection bill to ensure that a minimum percentage of consumer premiums are actually spent on their dental care.
February 19, 2014
Pew report: Dental therapists increase profits, patients
By Donna Domino
Dental therapists increased profits, patient visits, and the number of new patients at two practices, one in the U.S. and one in Canada, according to a new Pew report. The dentists who hired them praised their abilities, noting that the therapists allow them to do more complex procedures.
February 17, 2014
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Idaho House votes to restore adult Medicaid dental benefits
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Idaho House of Representatives has voted to restore adult Medicaid dental benefits, saying dental-related emergency room services have cost the state more than savings from budget cuts.
February 12, 2014
Dentist gets jail, ordered to pay $58K for Medicaid fraud
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
An Abilene, TX, dentist who worked for the Kool Smiles dental chain has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison and ordered to pay nearly $58,000 for Medicaid fraud.
February 6, 2014
Mich. gov proposes expanding Medicaid dental coverage for kids
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder wants to make 100,000 Medicaid-eligible kids in Macomb and Kalamazoo counties eligible for dental coverage.
February 6, 2014
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