Dental Practice: Page 540

Texas creates Medicaid dental fraud task force

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Texas Attorney General's Office and the Office of Inspector General at the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) have formed a task force designed to target Medicaid dental fraud, according to an article in the Texas Tribune.

October 9, 2012

A closer look at the Henry Schein/Exan deal

By Titus Schleyer, DMD, PhD

The recently announced investment by Henry Schein in Exan raises some interesting possibilities for the advancement of electronic dental records and electronic health records in general, according to Dr. Titus Schleyer, director of the Center for Dental Informatics at the University of Pittsburgh.

October 9, 2012

Ore. dentist fined $350K over religious dispute

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

An Oregon dentist accused of pressuring a former dental assistant to attend a Scientology symposium has been ordered by the state to pay the woman nearly $350,000.

October 7, 2012

Study: DSOs provide more affordable care for underserved

By Donna Domino

Many in the dental community are questioning a new study -- conducted by a well-regarded economist -- that found that dental service organizations (DSOs) provide lower cost treatment to underserved populations. The report also eschews criticisms about Medicaid fraud and unnecessary procedures that have been leveled against many DSOs.

October 7, 2012

Vt. won't include adult dental in healthcare exchange

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Vermont's Green Mountain Care Board has decided to omit adult dental services from the basic benefit package included in the state's healthcare exchange in 2014, Vermont Public Radio reported.

October 4, 2012

Brightsquid releases major software upgrade

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Brightsquid Dental has released another update to its online dental collaboration software.

October 4, 2012

Partnership yields ‘meaningful use' program for dentists

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

iMedicor has entered into an agreement with Careington International, one of the largest dental networks in the U.S., to provide iMedicor's "meaningful use" consulting services to providers within the Careington dental community who qualify under Medicaid guidelines for federal incentive funding.

October 4, 2012

Audio program guides effective case presentation

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Visionary Management has developed an audio CD program that shows dentists and their staff how to get more patients to accept treatment without manipulative sales techniques.

October 2, 2012

Kan. struggles to iron out healthcare exchange details

By Rob Goszkowski

After Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback rejected the recommendations of the Insurance Commissioner of Kansas regarding the state's healthcare exchange, the state may have a more difficult time setting its own benchmarks to comply with the Affordable Care Act.

October 1, 2012

Dos and don'ts for practice finance: Deciding on a satellite office

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Many dentists have more than one office. This is especially true of dentists early in their careers who are looking to expand their patient base as quickly as possible. The question is -- should you have more than one office?

September 30, 2012

NY dental clinic to pay $1.6M for Medicaid overbilling

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Kaleida Health, the largest healthcare provider in western New York, has agreed to pay the state $1.6 million after an investigation revealed that one of its dental clinics had repeatedly overbilled Medicaid over a seven-year period.

September 27, 2012

Dental Diaries: The best excuse

By Dr. Sheri Doniger

There are certainly reasons for patients to miss their appointments, such as traffic, weather, last-minute office meetings, or a sick family member. But this one tops them all, according to Dr. Sheri Doniger.

September 27, 2012

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