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ADMC survey tracks dental practice trends
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The economic downturn and growth of preferred provider organizations (PPOs) in the U.S. are two of the most significant trends affecting dental offices today, according to a survey conducted by the Academy of Dental Management Consultants (ADMC).
October 11, 2012
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Calif. mulls dental benefits options under ACA
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
California should offer both standalone and supplements dental plans when it sets up its health insurance exchange as part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), according to Daniel Davidson, DMD, president of the California Dental Association.
October 11, 2012
Appeals court hears Calif. Medi-Cal reimbursement cuts case
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A coalition of organizations that has been protesting proposed cutbacks to California's Medicaid reimbursement system continues to work to block the state from cutting Medi-Cal reimbursement rates by 10%, according to a news story on drugstorenews.com.
October 10, 2012
Texas creates Medicaid dental fraud task force
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Texas Attorney General's Office and the Office of Inspector General at the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) have formed a task force designed to target Medicaid dental fraud, according to an article in the Texas Tribune.
October 9, 2012
A closer look at the Henry Schein/Exan deal
By Titus Schleyer, DMD, PhD
The recently announced investment by Henry Schein in Exan raises some interesting possibilities for the advancement of electronic dental records and electronic health records in general, according to Dr. Titus Schleyer, director of the Center for Dental Informatics at the University of Pittsburgh.
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Ore. dentist fined $350K over religious dispute
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
An Oregon dentist accused of pressuring a former dental assistant to attend a Scientology symposium has been ordered by the state to pay the woman nearly $350,000.
October 7, 2012
Study: DSOs provide more affordable care for underserved
By Donna Domino
Many in the dental community are questioning a new study -- conducted by a well-regarded economist -- that found that dental service organizations (DSOs) provide lower cost treatment to underserved populations. The report also eschews criticisms about Medicaid fraud and unnecessary procedures that have been leveled against many DSOs.
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Vt. won't include adult dental in healthcare exchange
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Vermont's Green Mountain Care Board has decided to omit adult dental services from the basic benefit package included in the state's healthcare exchange in 2014, Vermont Public Radio reported.
October 4, 2012
Brightsquid releases major software upgrade
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Brightsquid Dental has released another update to its online dental collaboration software.
October 4, 2012
Partnership yields ‘meaningful use' program for dentists
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
iMedicor has entered into an agreement with Careington International, one of the largest dental networks in the U.S., to provide iMedicor's "meaningful use" consulting services to providers within the Careington dental community who qualify under Medicaid guidelines for federal incentive funding.
October 4, 2012
Audio program guides effective case presentation
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Visionary Management has developed an audio CD program that shows dentists and their staff how to get more patients to accept treatment without manipulative sales techniques.
October 2, 2012
Kan. struggles to iron out healthcare exchange details
By Rob Goszkowski
After Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback rejected the recommendations of the Insurance Commissioner of Kansas regarding the state's healthcare exchange, the state may have a more difficult time setting its own benchmarks to comply with the Affordable Care Act.
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