Office Management: Page 283

Truth and consequences
By Don Deems, DDS, FAGD
Telling the truth can be hard, but doing so can help you be a better leader and reduce the stress in your life.
February 28, 2010
Obama, Republicans clash at health summit
By Reuters Health
WASHINGTON (Reuters), Feb 26 - President Barack Obama and Republicans clashed frequently on Thursday at a summit on his stalled healthcare overhaul, battling over the size and cost of the proposal and moving no closer to a compromise agreement.
February 25, 2010
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U.S. House votes to repeal insurance antitrust exemptions
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. House of Representatives voted February 24 to subject health insurance companies to federal antitrust regulations. The bill, which passed 406-19, leaves intact exemptions from the act for malpractice liability insurers.
February 24, 2010
States take aim at discount dental plans
By Donna Domino
A number of U.S. states are cracking down on discount health plans that offer dental programs -- even though dentists have long used these plans to help fill empty chairs.
February 23, 2010
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Cigna gains ADA CERP approval for CE
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The ADA Continuing Education Recognition Program (CERP) has approved Cigna as a recognized provider of continuing dental education courses. The program, which evaluates and recognizes organizations that provide continuing dental education, helps ADA members and the dental community select courses that promote continuous improvement.
February 22, 2010
Guardian offers dental student loan protection program
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Guardian Life Insurance Company of America has unveiled a program that will enable medical and dental professionals to protect their ability to repay their student loans in the event they become disabled.
February 22, 2010
Obama speaks out on dental care
By Laird Harrison
Laying out his first detailed proposal for healthcare reform, U.S. President Barack Obama this week said that dental care should be exempted from a proposed tax on expensive health insurance packages. And in a Nevada forum, he hinted about his general views on dental care.
February 22, 2010
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Prudential partners with Group Dental
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Prudential Financial's Group Insurance business will now offer dental coverage plans through a partnership with Group Dental Service, a provider of managed dental care services formed in 1965 that now boasts a network of 130,000 provider locations.
February 21, 2010
Dos and don'ts for meetings
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Many dentists have a negative attitude toward meetings. Often, doctors feel nothing is ever accomplished. Unfortunately, these same practices often have genuine morale problems. An ideal staff meeting can make all the difference.
February 21, 2010
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U.S. House to debate insurance antitrust
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. House of Representatives appears likely to consider repealing the McCarran-Ferguson Act, which exempts health and malpractice insurance companies from federal antitrust regulations. Reps. Tom Perriello (D-VA) and Betsy Markey (D-CO) have been saying since February 3 that they plan to introduce such legislation.
February 18, 2010
Pronto designed to stop dental insurance fraud
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
P&R Dental Strategies has introduced Pronto, a dental insurance fraud detection product designed to maximize return-on-investment of utilization review. Rather than just review any claim based on standard referral guidelines, Pronto identifies the appropriate mix of providers and procedures that will yield the greatest savings.
February 17, 2010
Delta Dental buys Advantica EyeCare
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Delta Dental of Missouri has bought Advantica EyeCare, a Florida-based vision benefits provider. Advantica EyeCare, which has 2.4 million members across the U.S. and annual revenue of more than $46 million, became a wholly owned subsidiary of Delta Dental, effective February 4.
February 16, 2010
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