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Viral Facebook post announcing Medicare dental coverage debunked: 6 things to know
Factcheck.org, a nonprofit organization by the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, recently debunked a viral Facebook post falsely advertising an opportunity to enroll in dental coverage under Medicare.
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1 in 4 owner-dentists raised fees at the end of 2021: ADA
One in four dentists who own a practice raised their practice fees at the end of 2021 to maintain financial stability, according to a recent poll by the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.
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DentaQuest gets high marks on Corporate Equality Index
Boston-based insurance company DentaQuest received a 95 out of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2022 Corporate Equality Index.
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Preventive dental visits for Medicaid patients linked to better outcomes: Study
Regular preventive dental visits for Medicaid patients were linked to improved healthcare outcomes such as lower dental costs and fewer oral surgeries, according to a recent study by the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health.
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Maryland could be next state to add Medicaid dental coverage
The Maryland Legislature is considering a bill that would add adult dental coverage to the state's Medicaid program, ABC affiliate WMDT reported Jan. 25.
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Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation awards more than $7M to 38 organizations, aims to improve oral health equity
Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation awarded more than $7 million to 38 organizations in Colorado to improve oral health equity.
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When are oral healthcare spending rates lowest? 4 lifespan analysis findings
Oral healthcare use and spending rates are lower during the first four years of life and in young adulthood than any other periods of life, according to findings published in The Journal of The American Dental Association.
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Delta Dental of New Mexico to add NovoDynamics claims review system
Delta Dental of New Mexico will integrate the NovoDynamics dental insurance service into its dental insurance claims processing system, NovoDynamics said Jan. 12.
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Experience isn't the only deciding factor for dentist salaries
Where dentists practice plays as big a role as experience in determining their income.
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Minnesota invests $61M to boost dental reimbursement rates, improve access to care
The Minnesota Department of Human Services implemented a base dental reimbursement rate increase Jan. 1.
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Federal relief stopped dental spending from dropping much in 2020, ADA finds
National dental expenditures dropped 1.8 percent from 2019 to 2020, according to data cited by the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.
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Insperity renews dental, medical coverage with UnitedHealthcare
Houston-based human resources company Insperity has extended its contract for employee medical and dental coverage with UnitedHealthcare, Insperity said Jan. 3.
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eAssist exceeds $1B in insurance collections in 2021
Dental billing company eAssist Dental Solutions brought in $1 billion in insurance collections for dental practices in 2021.
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2021 Medicare dental benefit expansion falls short — a timeline
A legislative attempt to expand dental coverage for Medicare recipients was stalled in October when a new version of Congress' reconciliation package left out the expanded benefit.
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Vyne Dental acquires dental software maker
Revenue cycle management company Vyne Dental has acquired Onederful, a developer of dental software that connects practices with payers, Vyne Dental said Dec. 14.
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HHS to send providers $9B in relief payments: 6 things for dentists to know
HHS is distributing $9 billion in payments to healthcare providers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a Dec. 14 news release.
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District judge sides with dentists in dispute with Delta Dental of Kansas
A Kansas judge ruled in favor of member dentists who said Delta Dental of Kansas' board of directors stripped their power with illegal changes to its terms, the Kansas Reflector reported Dec. 10.
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Delta Dental of Tennessee promotes CFO to executive vice president
Delta Dental of Tennessee has promoted its CFO Jeff Ballard to executive vice president, the dental insurance company said Dec. 6.
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Dental reimbursement rates boosted via Illinois Medicaid program
Reimbursement rates for Illinois dentists have been increased under the state's Medicaid program, the Illinois State Dental Society said Dec. 1.
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Consider inflation when negotiating practice fees, ADA asks payers
The American Dental Association's council on dental benefit programs is requesting dental insurance payers to consider rising costs when negotiating fees with practices, the organization said Dec. 1.
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