Office Management: Page 95

Former Mo. dental clinic owner-husband gets prison term
By Wayne Forrest
A former Missouri dental clinic owner was sentenced to prison for his role in a fraud scheme with his co-owner wife involving their clinics. She has already been sentenced to prison for multiple fraud schemes totaling more than $1 million in Medicaid payments, failing to pay payroll taxes, and collecting ineligible unemployment benefits.
February 5, 2020
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Understanding the 3 most important terms in dental claims filing
By Dr. James V. Anderson
No one wants to receive a returned claim in which the services provided were "disallowed" by the insurance company. It is vitally important to understand the claim language to understand the steps to follow to appeal the payment decision, notes Dr. James Anderson. He explains what you need to know to correctly file an insurance claim.
February 3, 2020
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5 things to learn and 5 things to unlearn in the next 5 years
By Kim McGuire and Fred Joyal
Dentistry is evolving at a rapid pace, and what you do and how you think about your practice in the next five years will have a profound effect on your long-term success. Kim McGuire and Fred Joyal list some key things dentists should either be adapting to or letting go of that will help them keep pace with all the changes.
February 2, 2020
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Do's and don'ts for conflict: Choose cooperation, not conflict
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Performing your tasks well is one thing. Working well with others is another equally important part of job performance. As happens in any group, friction will occasionally occur. When it does, take a positive approach, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin. Work with teammates to resolve any conflicts rather than letting them linger and cause stress.
February 2, 2020
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Dentist gets prison for secretly filming employee undressing
By Melissa Busch
A dentist in Spain was sentenced on January 26 to three years in prison and barred from practicing dentistry for three years for repeatedly secretly filming his receptionist change her clothes at his practice, according to news reports.
January 30, 2020
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Non-U.S. dental care chosen for lower costs
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
One-fifth of people enrolled in a health insurance plan are willing to travel outside of the U.S. for care, with 60% of them already having done so for dental treatment, according to a survey by eHealth.
January 28, 2020
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DentaQuest renews contract for dental services in Texas
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Texas Health and Human Services has awarded DentaQuest a contract to continue providing dental care services to enrollees of Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program in the state.
January 27, 2020
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Oral-B investigating claim of glass in its toothpaste
By Melissa Busch
Procter & Gamble's Oral-B is investigating claims made by a New Zealand woman that she found shards of glass in a tube of its toothpaste, according to a statement released January 24 by the oral care company.
January 27, 2020
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Dental office settles to resolve claims of patient overbilling
By Melissa Busch
A dental practice in Maryland has agreed to waive outstanding charges for services it provided during a two-year period and to pay $48,000 to resolve allegations that the office overbilled patients, according to the Maryland Office of the Attorney General.
January 26, 2020
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Do's and don'ts for feedback: Create an environment where feedback is welcome
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Whether from patients or team members, constructive feedback can help you increase efficiency, profitability, and career satisfaction. You should always make sure that both your patients and staff know that you value their opinions, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest Practice Success tip.
January 26, 2020
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HR advice on one of last week's most-read articles
By Kevin Henry
Last week, one of the most-read articles on DrBicuspid.com was about the Wisconsin dental assistant who claims she was fired after her pro-President Trump comments on Facebook led to a bad review of the dental practice where she worked. Paul Edwards of CEDR HR Solutions offers a human resources point of view of the case.
January 23, 2020
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Woman sues, claiming dental office sent unsolicited texts
By Melissa Busch
A woman in Florida is suing a dental practice, claiming it used an automatic telephone dialing system to send her and other patients thousands of unsolicited texts, like "We are open today!" She says the barrage of messages was a nuisance, invaded her privacy, and violated U.S. robocall laws.
January 23, 2020
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