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Congresswoman urges delay of ACA's 'transfer of value' data collection
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A New York congresswoman is asking the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to delay "transfer of value" data collection from teaching hospitals and physicians, including dentists, scheduled to begin August 1 under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA).
July 21, 2013
Calif. insurance exchange unveils pediatric dental plans
By Donna Domino
As states across the U.S. struggle to implement the insurance benefits mandated by the U.S. Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, California appears to be ahead of the curve. State officials this week unveiled two plans for pediatric dental coverage, with supporters lauding the simplicity and critics questioning the cost.
July 10, 2013
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Data analytics key to improving oral health outcomes
By Donna Domino
DentaQuest is working to help insurers partner with dentists in order to meet the U.S. Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act's mandate for improved health outcomes in the Medicaid and Medicare programs. The goal is to set up measurable quality improvement scenarios and offer incentives to dentists to participate.
June 19, 2013
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Calif. may restore adult dental Medicaid benefits
By Donna Domino
California legislators -- including Gov. Jerry Brown -- have approved a budget that restores some adult dental benefits in Medi-Cal, the state's Medicaid program. Some $77 million has been slated for dental coverage next year, including preventive care, restorations, and full dentures.
June 11, 2013
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DentaQuest joins Mass. oral health summit
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
DentaQuest participated in the Massachusetts Dental Society's New England Oral Health Summit, held today in Boston, to discuss healthcare delivery and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
June 6, 2013
CDA calls for minimum loss ratio for dental plans
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The California Dental Association (CDA) is sponsoring legislation to apply patient protections and market reforms -- including a minimum loss ratio on patient premiums -- to dental plans participating in California's Covered California health benefit exchange.
May 29, 2013
Calif. lawmakers move to restore adult dental Medicaid
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
California's Senate Budget Committee unanimously voted May 24 to restore adult dental services to its Medi-Cal Medicaid program.
May 24, 2013
Calif. governor says no to adult dental Medi-Cal benefits
By Donna Domino
Dental care advocates have urged California Gov. Jerry Brown to use unexpectedly higher tax revenues to reinstate adult dental benefits for Medi-Cal, the state's Medicaid program. But Gov. Brown did not include the services in his revised budget, despite 100% matching federal funds for people eligible for Medi-Cal under the Affordable Care Act.
May 15, 2013
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New ADA campaign targets U.S. 'dental divide'
By Mary Otto
The ADA today launched a major campaign to bring the U.S. dental crisis to the attention of the public and state and federal agencies. A new Harris Interactive poll conducted on behalf of the ADA reveals vast disparities in access to oral healthcare based upon socioeconomic status.
May 14, 2013
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ADA: ACA doesn't address critical dental care issues
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) does not lower costs or increase access to dental care, according to an ADA analysis.
May 9, 2013
90% of Michigan dentists provide free care to poor
By Donna Domino
Some 90% of Michigan dental practices provide an average of $62,000 annually in free or discounted care to low-income children and adults, according to a survey by the Michigan Dental Association. But the situation is an unsustainable effort to prop up an underfunded Medicaid safety net, the association contends.
April 16, 2013
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Will U.S. lawmakers repeal medical device tax?
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
On March 21, the U.S. Senate passed a budget amendment that would repeal the 2.3% medical device excise tax that took effect in January as part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
March 21, 2013
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