Office Management: Page 97

Dental assistant sues, says fired for shunning boss' advances
By Melissa Busch
A dental assistant in Illinois has filed a lawsuit against her former employer and his dental practice, claiming she was subjected to racial jokes and was fired after refusing the dentist's sexual advances, according to news reports.
January 9, 2020
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Simple, high-impact communication tips to boost your practice
By Lois Banta
The most important aspect of communication today is not what you say to patients and insurance companies but how you say it, notes practice management consultant Lois Banta. She shares some simple yet high-impact tips for communicating with both your patients and insurance companies.
January 6, 2020
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Why training is critical for your practice in 2020
By Dana Salisbury
Creating a culture of learning and an empowered team will reduce your stress, increase the longevity of your team, and ultimately increase your patients' experiences in the practice, writes Dana Salisbury of management consulting firm Productive Dentist Academy. She explains why training for your practice is key and offers tips to determine what kind is right for your team.
January 5, 2020
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Do's and don'ts for dental insurance: Make dental insurance work for you
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Many of the larger dental insurance plans have so many customers that they can dictate reimbursements to dental practices with little to no pushback. This can be frustrating, but dental insurance is an integral part of how your practice delivers care, and practices must adopt new strategies and techniques to remain successful, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin.
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Former dental office manager accused of stealing $96K
By Melissa Busch
A former office manager at a dental practice in Utah has been charged for allegedly stealing $96,000 from her employer, according to news reports. She reportedly used the money to pay for personal expenses, including rent, food, and bail money for another unrelated criminal case.
January 2, 2020
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Top tips for financial success in 2020
By Sally McKenzie
With 2020 now only a couple days away, this is the time to reflect on the last 12 months and start thinking about the improvements you'd like to make in the year ahead. This includes establishing realistic financial goals for your practice, writes practice management consultant Sally McKenzie. She shares some tips for financial success in the new year.
December 29, 2019
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3 U.S. health-related taxes repealed
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Congress passed a $1.4 trillion spending package on December 17 that repealed three taxes, including one on medical devices imposed under the Affordable Care Act. President Donald Trump signed the measure into law on December 20.
December 22, 2019
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Do's and don'ts for ending team conflict
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
When it comes to workplace conflict, it's always a matter of when and not if it will happen. Although you may want to avoid it, the best way to address conflict is to do it immediately, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest Practice Success tip.
December 22, 2019
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New Calif. law requires lactation accommodations at work
By Melissa Busch
A new California law takes effect on January 1 that requires workplaces to provide certain lactation accommodations for employees. The law also expands protections for nursing mothers and increases penalties for those businesses that fail to comply with the requirements.
December 18, 2019
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VA asks Congress for better veterans' dental care
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has campaigned Congress to improve access to dental care for veterans.
December 17, 2019
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Dentist ordered to pay $1.7M for Medicaid fraud
By Melissa Busch
A dentist in Connecticut was ordered to pay $1.7 million for engaging in a long-term, extensive scheme of creating fake patient records for dental work he never completed to defraud the state's Medicaid program.
December 16, 2019
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Another dentist sues Delta Dental, following ADA's lead
By Melissa Busch
A dentist in Mississippi has filed a class-action suit against Delta Dental plans and the Delta Dental Plans Association, accusing the largest dental insurer in the U.S. of fixing prices and conspiring to reduce the amounts paid to clinicians.
December 16, 2019
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