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Infographic: U.S. dental spending nears $120B
By Theresa Pablos
The amount the U.S. spends on dental healthcare continues to rise, according to new data from the California Health Care Foundation. Americans spent about $118 billion on dental services in 2015, up from $113 billion the previous year.
October 5, 2017
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Practice Management Insider: Do your finances need a fall cleaning?
By Tony Edwards
October 4, 2017
Do your finances need a fall cleaning?
By John G. McCarthy III
Autumn brings more than pumpkin-flavored beverages and colorful leaves, writes financial planner John G. McCarthy III. It also brings the opportunity for you to take a look at how your practice and your investments are performing and to make any adjustments, so you not only end the year positively but also prepare yourself for the next season -- tax season.
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Mich. dentist on the run arrested for Medicaid fraud charges
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A Michigan dentist charged with Medicaid fraud has been arrested by the U.S. Marshals Service in the Dominican Republic after fleeing the U.S. in May, according to the Michigan Attorney General's Office.
October 3, 2017
Dental Care Alliance names new chief development officer
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental support organization Dental Care Alliance has named David Pegg as its new chief development officer.
October 3, 2017
Flooding impact: A look at Hurricane Harvey's effect on Texas practices
By Alitta Boechler, AuD, MBA
The immediate human and economic effects of Hurricane Harvey's historic wind and water damage were visible to all. Rescue and relief efforts began immediately in hopes of helping the people and businesses in affected areas of Texas begin to recover. While we cannot put a price on the human impact, what financial effect does a natural disaster have on dental practices? Alitta Boechler of Sikka Software found a significant drop in both production and collections.
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CHIP funding in question as deadline passes without vote
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The September 30 deadline for the renewal of funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) has passed with no action taken by U.S. legislators.
October 1, 2017
3 reasons you should only discuss essential treatment first
By Sally McKenzie
How often have you finished an exam on a new patient, presented a comprehensive treatment program, and then never saw that patient again. Practice management consultant Sally McKenzie suggests that the issue might be that your new patient is overwhelmed and does not trust you yet. She recommends starting with essential treatment and going from there.
October 1, 2017
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Do's and don'ts for branding: Stand out in a crowded field
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Competition keeps increasing for new patients. Dental service organizations and smaller group practices continue to expand. What is your brand message, and how do you get it out there? In his latest Practice Success tip, Dr. Roger P. Levin offers some advice on how to stand out among the crowd.
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Workplace noise causes health problems for dental team
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Is the noise in your office or laboratory affecting you? Researchers assessed noise levels in both environments and found that the presence of certain types of sound and the degree of exposure were linked to various short- and long-term mental and physical effects.
September 28, 2017
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CMS' chief dental officer to leave for insurance role
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The chief dental officer for the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced his resignation to join an insurance provider.
September 26, 2017
Another bill to repeal, replace Obamacare has failed
By Theresa Pablos
The latest attempt to repeal and replace the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare, will not be put to a vote, U.S. Senate Republicans said on September 26. The Graham-Cassidy bill would have changed the way state Medicaid programs are funded, which could have affected recent advances made in improving pediatric dental utilization.
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