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Mass. adds new Delta Dental plan despite concern
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Massachusetts Division of Insurance has approved a new low-cost preferred provider organization (PPO) plan from Delta Dental of Massachusetts, despite concerns from the state's dental society.
July 18, 2017
How to create a patient communication loop
By Lisa Knowles, DDS
If you are not used to creating a communication loop with others, or if you have no idea what a communication loop is, you are probably missing out on stronger relationships with those around you, writes Dr. Lisa Knowles. In her latest column, she defines this concept of a communication loop and shows how it can help your practice.
July 17, 2017
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MCNA Dental awarded Ark. Medicaid contract
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
MCNA Dental< has signed a contract with the Arkansas Department of Human Services to serve as a dental benefits manager for the state's Medicaid program and the Children's Health Insurance Program.
July 16, 2017
CDA-supported anesthesia bill advances from committee
By Tony Edwards
A California State Assembly bill that would have required three practitioners to be present when a child younger than age 7 was undergoing anesthesia in a dental office has been put on hold, while a separate Senate bill on the same topic supported by the California Dental Association (CDA) is advancing in that state's Legislature.
July 16, 2017
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Do's and don'ts for social media: Make it about them
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Social media is an excellent way to engage current and prospective patients. But you have to post content that interests them and takes into account their oral health needs and wants, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest Practice Success tip.
July 16, 2017
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HHS, DOJ crack down on $1.3B in healthcare fraud
By Theresa Pablos
A Nebraska dentist and two Michigan dentists were three of more than 400 people charged with healthcare fraud on July 13, 2017, by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The defendants allegedly billed the U.S. government approximately $1.3 billion in fraudulent services.
July 13, 2017
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Data Trends: U.S. practices conducting more exams
By Alitta Boechler, AuD, MBA
One of the most important ways to build revenue while building patient trust is a periodic or comprehensive oral evaluation. But many practices do not keep track of how many of these exams they conduct each month. Alitta Boechler of Sikka Software looks at the long-term totals of these exams. How does your practice measure up?
July 13, 2017
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Lighthouse 360 adds last-minute cancellation feature
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Web.com Group has updated its Lighthouse 360 patient communication software with a new, free feature that automatically detects and fills last-minute dental appointment cancellations.
July 11, 2017
Hawaii passes stricter dental sedation law
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A new law requires the Hawaii State Board of Dental Examiners to perform onsite inspections prior to permitting dentists to perform general anesthesia, deep sedation, or moderate sedation.
July 11, 2017
NY county bill would require prosthetic origin disclosure
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A new bill in New York would require dentists and dental manufacturers in Erie County to disclose the country of origin for all dental prosthetics placed in a patient's mouth.
July 11, 2017
New product: Skygen debuts credentialing service
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Skygen USA has debuted an online tool for dentists and dental payors to reduce time on filling out credentialing forms.
July 11, 2017
3 things insurance companies want you to know about integrated healthcare
By Scott Towers, MBA
If you're like many members of the healthcare community, you've probably heard the term "integrated healthcare" more and more frequently in recent months. But what is integrated healthcare? And as a dental care provider, why should you care? Scott Towers, Anthem's president for dental, clears up some misconceptions about the phrase and spells out how it can benefit your practice and your patients.
July 11, 2017
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