Office Management: Page 275

Don't take it personally
By Dr. Sheri Doniger
Team members come and go -- sometimes more frequently than we would prefer. The key to keeping it all in perspective is to find the silver lining.
August 17, 2009
United Concordia caps fees for uncovered procedures
By Rabia Mughal
A new United Concordia policy that takes effect November 1 will hold U.S. dentists to a maximum allowable charge for services not covered by the benefit plan or those in excess of the annual program maximum.
August 16, 2009
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Dos and don'ts for training the team
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
A strong team can help you achieve long-term practice success. Building a high-performance team is one of the most difficult challenges you face but it is critical to your future.
August 16, 2009
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MetLife adds international dental travel assistance services
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
MetLife has added international dental travel assistance services as a standard feature to its preferred provider organization (PPO)-based dental plans.
August 12, 2009
Cigna launches electronic credentialing system
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Cigna has launched a paperless credentialing system that allows dentists to electronically sign their application and, using the Internet, securely send all required documentation and information.
August 12, 2009
Dentists report income still dropping
By Laird Harrison
For the fourth fiscal quarter in a row, about half of U.S. dentists surveyed by the ADA said their income had dropped from the previous quarter, suggesting that the recession is biting steadily into earnings.
August 11, 2009
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Why some dentists don't hire hygienists
By Rabia Mughal
Dentists who work full time, employ more administrative personnel, and have more operatories, longer appointments, and more income from private payers are also more likely to employ hygienists, a new study finds.
August 10, 2009
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Dentists spending more on marketing this year
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The current economic slowdown is prompting a growing number of U.S. dentists to spend more time on marketing and less on dental care, according to an article in the Wall Street Journal.
August 10, 2009
Recession hits Arizona dentists
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Phoenix real estate agents say they have noticed a rise in the number of dental office properties up for sale in the city, according to a news story from the Arizona Republic.
August 5, 2009
American Dental reports Q2 income drop
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
American Dental Partners reported a decline in revenue for its fiscal second quarter of 2009, compared to the same period last year.
August 2, 2009
Ohio offers integrated electronic health records
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Mednetworld.com has implemented the Ohio Health Point-of-Care Service, which enables interoperable electronic exchange of clinical data -- including dental and vision records -- for healthcare providers.
July 30, 2009
Australians leery of universal Denticare plan
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
U.S. dentists aren't alone in their skepticism of proposed healthcare reforms such as those being debated by the U.S. Congress these days. In Australia, a proposed $3.7 billion ($3 billion U.S.) plan for universal dental health coverage is facing similar opposition.
July 29, 2009
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