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Patient satisfaction with dental insurance drops
By Alex Dagostino
Overall satisfaction with dental plans is down 15 points on a 1,000-point scale from a year ago, according to data released by J.D. Power on June 14. The survey, says J.D. Powers, highlights that dental plan providers must employ strong communication strategies to highlight the value of the insurance plan, and they must increase customer satisfaction.
June 16, 2022
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4 ways consumer financing benefits clinics and patients
By Michael Needham
Some dental services are quite expensive, and saving money is challenging for patients. How can you help? Offer financing. Michael Needham shares four ways that consumer financing can benefit clinics and patients.
June 16, 2022
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Is insurance aging killing your profits?
By Dr. James V. Anderson
Accounts receivable refers to sums of money owed to a practice that have not yet been paid. Dr. James V. Anderson shares why letting owed payments age can damage a practice's profit and growth. He also shares tips for understanding your accounts receivable reports.
June 14, 2022
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Do's and don'ts for stress management
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
The major cause of stress in most practices is not "difficult" patients. It's outdated, undocumented, or improperly used practice management systems, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin.
June 12, 2022
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Staffing shortages remain, reports ADA poll
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The new installment of the ADA Health Policy Institute's Economic Outlook and Emerging Issues in Dentistry poll highlights the continued impact the dental staffing shortage is having on practices across the U.S.
June 9, 2022
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Conn. passes legislation to discourage FQHC patient churning
By Dr. Michael W. Davis
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed the state's fiscal year 2023 budget adjustment bill into law last month, which contains a provision concerning the provision of nonemergency dental services at federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) in the state.
June 5, 2022
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Sun Life completes $2.5B acquisition of DentaQuest
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
U.S. employee benefits provider Sun Life Financial has completed its acquisition of Medicaid dental benefits provider DentaQuest for approximately $2.5 billion.
June 1, 2022
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Oral health disparities prevalent in people with disabilities
By Alex Dagostino
Dental care is the most unmet healthcare need among people with a disability, according to a recent study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association. About 25% of the U.S. population has a disability that hinders their function and independence.
May 31, 2022
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Off the Cusp: Marc Gordon on getting better reimbursements
By Theresa Pablos
Off the Cusp is a new video series featuring dental industry leaders. In the first edition, Marc Gordon, president of Henry Schein's dental commercial development group, shares what staffing shortages mean for insurance reimbursements and the biggest business mistake many practices make.
May 26, 2022
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Will the Supreme Court review hygienist’s marijuana case?
By Melissa Busch
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is imploring the U.S. Supreme Court not to review decisions denying workers’ compensation reimbursement for medical marijuana prescribed for job-related injuries, including one case involving a Minnesota dental hygienist.
May 26, 2022
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Skygen adds broker portal to SaaS platform
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Software provider Skygen has launched a broker portal to its software as a service (SaaS) benefits automation platform that features digital management tools to streamline administrative workflow and expedite payment processes.
May 25, 2022
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Do's and don'ts for handling staff conflict
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Staff conflict is one of the most challenging practice management concerns for dentists. It's also inevitable that disagreements among team members will arise at some point, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin.
May 22, 2022
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