Much has been written about the enormous task state agencies have faced as they returned to routine operations during the unwinding of the Medicaid continuous enrollment requirement. While the primary focus (rightfully) has been around renewals and the renewal process, … Read More
The rule expands hold harmless arrangements to prohibit providers from agreeing to redistribute Medicaid payments amongst themselves, says Zubin Khambatta, a healthcare attorney and partner at Holland & Knight. Source: The implications of Texas challenge to Medicaid final rule / … Read More
A number of states have experienced Medicaid wins within the dental community over the past few months. From victories like reimbursement rate increases to centralized credentialing to removing annual dental services caps, here are the ways in which some states … Read More
CHICAGO — The American Dental Association (ADA) is relocating its headquarters to 401 North Michigan Avenue in Chicago. In the first quarter of 2025, the tenant will begin occupying the top three floors of the building and a portion of … Read More
On Friday, June 28, three local dentists and their dedicated staff collaborated for the second annual Give Kids a Smile Day to provide essential care to children facing limited access to such services. The team included Dr. Kaitlin Haag from … Read More
SHREVEPORT, La.- While many people are out celebrating the Fourth of July with friends and family, others who are less fortunate will be searching for something to eat. But two Shreveport dentists are making it their mission to feed the … Read More
As we commemorate this day, we honor dentists for their commitment to oral health, their skill in delivering specialized care, and their role in promoting smiles that radiate health and happiness. On Doctor’s Day, we celebrate the tireless dedication and … Read More
Students in the School of Dental Medicine’s chapter of the Student National Dental Association/ Hispanic Student Dental Association (SNDA/HSDA) recently participated in the 2024 Hispanic Dental Association (HDA) Annual Meeting and Conference in New York. At the meeting, students won … Read More
The best dental insurance companies are Anthem and Guardian, according to our analysis of large dental insurers. Anthem’s Essential Choice PPO Platinum plan received five out of five stars in our evaluation. We analyzed costs, deductibles, provider networks, waiting periods, … Read More
The global United States Dental Insurance Market is researched with great precision and in a comprehensive manner to help you identify hidden opportunities and become informed about unpredictable challenges in the industry. The authors of the report have brought to … Read More
DALLAS — Recent events have left health insurance coverage and healthcare access in flux for millions of Texans. There’s been a flurry of activity the last few weeks in this realm, namely on three separate fronts. First up, there’s the … Read More
Gov. Jim Pillen is calling on the Nebraska Board of Dentistry to change its licensing standards in a way that would help attract and recruit more qualified dentists to the state. He has issued a letter to each member of … Read More
Since fall 2023, Smiles of Faith has served as Tulsa’s first free, mobile dental clinic, providing underserved north Tulsa communities access to free dental care. Smiles of Faith was created after church members of Centenary United Methodist, Boston Avenue United … Read More
TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is proud to announce that the state Medicaid program, known as KanCare, has secured a $2.5 million grant awarded by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for the … Read More
NORFOLK, Va. — Long waits aren’t what you want when you’re trying to see the dentist. The issue stems from workforce shortages and it’s seen across the country and here in Hampton Roads. Now, some in our area are working … Read More
All dentists who received funds during the seventh phase of the Provider Relief Fund have until June 30 to use the money. The seventh Provider Relief Fund Reporting Period will open July 1 and remain open through Sept. 30 at … Read More
A Texas federal court ruled the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services overstepped its authority in guidance warning HIPAA regulated entities that it’s unlawful to use online tracking tools to capture IP addresses in visits to websites containing information … Read More
Almost half of the Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who live in Texas are skipping routine healthcare because of cost, according to a survey by Episcopal Health Foundation. The report focuses on the overall health experiences of AAPI Texans and … Read More
Lake Area Technical College in Watertown is opening a new program for dental hygienists. Nicole Paul is LATC program director for dental assisting She said the program fills a gap in the state’s labor market. “There has been a need … Read More
The dental industry is facing a critical staffing crisis that threatens the accessibility and quality of oral health care nationwide. Recently US Senate leaders met to discuss the detrimental impact this crisis has on millions of Americans.1 To tackle these … Read More
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is launching a focused review of how the states of Missouri and Texas process Medicaid applications. Delays in processing could result in funding cuts, Modern Healthcare reported. CMS declined to tell the media … Read More
New webinars streaming June 25, July 10 and July 16 offer dentists an opportunity to refine skills and discover new techniques while earning C.E. Hands-on, multi-day clinical workshops about each webinar topic will take place later this year in scenic … Read More
Arizona and Florida — whose rates of uninsured children are among the highest in the nation — set goals last year to widen the safety net that provides health insurance to people 18 and younger. But their plans to expand … Read More
Sixteen new dental benefit laws have been enacted in nine states, most of which have been supported by the ADA’s State Public Affairs program. The states passed legislation addressing issues like assignment of benefits, claims review transparency, downcoding and bundling, … Read More
Unless the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (Commission) decides to cancel a procurement or delay a decision until the Legislature can act, three of the state’s largest nonprofit children’s health plans, including Driscoll Health Plan (DHP), may lose out … Read More
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s of Chicago (Lurie Children’s) closed today on the purchase of the building at 211 East Chicago Avenue from the American Dental Association (ADA). The property is adjacent to the 23-story hospital at 225 East … Read More
Texas denied requests by Centene, Elevance Health and six other insurers to reconsider which managed care companies it will rely on to run its $116 billion Medicaid program over the next six years, rejecting allegations that local officials’ process improperly … Read More
Two Connecticut dentists have filed an application with the state seeking to create for-profit dental ambulatory surgical centers in six cities. Dr. Gregory Mokotoff, the chief of dentistry at Bridgeport Hospital, and Dr. David Barton, a dentist anesthesiologist with a … Read More
PITTSBURGH, PA, USA, June 12, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — Amid growing concerns about cyber threats in the dental industry, Michael Benson, founder of Cyber Umbrella, addressed an audience of over 100 dental organization representatives at Fortune Management’s CAMP Finance. Benson delivered … Read More
CHICAGO, June 12, 2024 — The American Dental Association (ADA) filed an amicus (friend of the court) brief to the United States Supreme Court seeking review of a decision from the U.S. Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals concerning the overly … Read More
CHICAGO — Physician and medical student leaders at the Annual Meeting of the American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates approved policies aimed at expanding health care coverage for Medicare and Medicaid patients. These steps build on the AMA’s longtime … Read More
Dental Therapy could be one solution for improving oral care in underserved rural communities. What new momentum is there for dental therapy, and why is the American Dental Association pushing back? ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: Dental therapists are popping up around … Read More
Texas is not meeting federal requirements to process applications for Medicaid health insurance and food benefits quickly, officials said in letters revealed Monday. Why it matters: Texas has kicked more than a million people off Medicaid for procedural reasons in the last year, … Read More
If a group of dentists, policymakers and health care analysts got their way, North Carolina would do some revamping of its oral health care infrastructure to make routine cleanings and preventative care more accessible to hundreds of thousands of people. … Read More
Texas officials rejected protests from eight insurers challenging its Medicaid contract awards. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission rejected challenges from AmeriHealth Caritas, CareSource Bayou Health, Cook Children’s Health Plan, Driscoll Health Plan, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan, … Read More
June 7 (Reuters) – A lawsuit by Humana (HUM.N), opens new tab seeking to block a Biden administration rule allowing Medicare to claw back billions of dollars from insurers for overcharges can go forward in Fort Worth, Texas, a federal … Read More
Texas officials on Thursday rejected attempts by several major insurers for needy families to cancel a proposal that would drop them from the state Medicaid program and shake up the coverage of nearly 2 million low-income Texans. At issue are … Read More
Each year, millions of children in the United States, including up to half of those with state-funded dental insurance plans, don’t receive the dental treatment they need to be healthy. Children from low-income homes, rural communities, racial minorities, and those … Read More
