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Senate report wants dental chains booted from Medicaid
By Donna Domino
The Small Smiles dental chain and corporate-owned entities like it should be excluded from the Medicaid program for encouraging dentists to perform unnecessary treatments to boost profits, according to the findings of a two-year investigation by two U.S. senators.
July 23, 2013
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CloudDDS makes HIPAA compliance easy, affordable
By Kathy Kincade
CloudDDS isn't the only provider of a cloud-based service designed to connect dental professionals and enable them to share patient data and images in a HIPAA-compliant manner. But it may be the first to also offer its customers a cloud-based "mall in the sky" for dental office supplies.
July 22, 2013
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Congresswoman urges delay of ACA's 'transfer of value' data collection
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A New York congresswoman is asking the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to delay "transfer of value" data collection from teaching hospitals and physicians, including dentists, scheduled to begin August 1 under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA).
July 21, 2013
Texas dental practice sues state over Medicaid program
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Harlingen Family Dentistry has filed a lawsuit against the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and the Office of Inspector General, challenging their authority to withhold Medicaid payment over program violations.
July 21, 2013
Partners adds payment features to Curve Dental software
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Bluefin Payment Systems and Curve Dental have joined forces to create an integrated, all-in-one payment system within the Curve Dental software interface.
July 18, 2013
How to price DPM services in a noncorporate state
By Thomas Climo, PhD
There are many advantages for a dental practice in joining forces with a dental practice management (DPM) company, according to financial consultant Thomas Climo, PhD. But beware the various state and federal laws that can make forming such relationships tricky.
July 17, 2013
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Will Iowa court reconsider dental assistant case -- again?
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The attorney for a dental assistant fired by employer for being "too attractive" has asked the Iowa Supreme Court to consider the case for a third time, according to an Associated Press article.
July 16, 2013
Late payments affect Ill. dentists, patients
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Chronic payment delays to Illinois dentists who provide oral care for state employees have caused financial stress for both patients and providers, according to story in the Peoria Journal Star.
July 15, 2013
Unident launches Mac-compatible practice management system
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Unident Software has introduced a Mac-compatible dental practice management system, Axex Dental.
July 10, 2013
New pocket guide aids in periodontal coding
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Patti DiGangi, RDH, has published a pocket guide for periodontal coding, DentalCodeology: More than Pocket Change.
July 10, 2013
Calif. insurance exchange unveils pediatric dental plans
By Donna Domino
As states across the U.S. struggle to implement the insurance benefits mandated by the U.S. Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, California appears to be ahead of the curve. State officials this week unveiled two plans for pediatric dental coverage, with supporters lauding the simplicity and critics questioning the cost.
July 10, 2013
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IU endows chair to honor health IT pioneer
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Indiana University (IU) School of Medicine and the Regenstrief Institute are establishing an endowed chair to honor Clement McDonald, MD, a pioneer and innovator in the use of health information technology to improve patient care and outcomes.
July 9, 2013
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