A Houston couple was sentenced to federal prison for their involvement in a $126 million fraud scheme. The notable Harris County couple were a few in the scam involving 9 defendants who were sentenced for their respective roles in a … Read More
The Hinman Dental Society has been granting scholarships since 1986. Recipients are selected by the dean and program directors of each school. In August, the Hinman board of trustees traveled to the Dental College of Georgia to kick off the … Read More
Today, a Cook County judge sentenced the owner and the biller of a medical equipment company to six years in prison for committing Medicaid fraud, amounting to over $100,000. The convicted individuals are 61-year-old Doreatha Thomas and 39-year-old Siobahan Booker, … Read More
One year after Kaleida Health was formed in 1998, the health system created a program that provided discounts on health care to its employees and their family members who were covered by Kaleida’s insurance plan as long as they received … Read More
Despite being home to world class hospitals, Texas is among the worst U.S. states for health care, according to a new study, which placed the Lone Star State eighth from the bottom. Financial platform Forbes Advisory, which authored the report, … Read More
MIAMI, FL — A Coral Gables dentist was fired after a video surfaced showing him tearing down fliers of Israelis who were kidnapped and murdered during the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on the country, according to multiple reports. In the … Read More
The 2024 Give Kids A Smile kickoff is fast approaching and the ADA Foundation is reminding program coordinators that the deadline to request free GKAS product kits for 2024 is Nov. 15. The 2024 product recipient list will be posted … Read More
CHICAGO — Two Olympia Fields women will do prison time after authorities say they bilked the state out of nearly $700,000 in Medicaid funds. Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced on Thursday that a Cook County judge had sentenced both the … Read More
Large shortage of dental professionals predicted Becker’s reports that within eight years, the US could be short thousands of dental professionals. According to data extrapolated from McKinsey & Co., by 2031 there could be up to 36,000-plus vacancies for jobs … Read More
In a world dominated by technological advancements, even the field of dentistry has not remained untouched. Digital dentistry is now shaping the way dental care is provided. This article delves deep into the rise of digital dentistry and provides a … Read More
The shortage of dental assistants and dental hygienists is causing some practices in Minnesota to cut their hours, according to an Oct. 16 report by NBC affiliate KTTC. A major contributor to the shortage is the trend of older assistants … Read More
San Antonio-based Henwood Family Dentistry recently experienced a cybersecurity incident affecting 7,300 people. The practice discovered Aug. 17 that an unauthorized party accessed certain systems, according to a notice on the practice’s website. An investigation later determined that an unauthorized … Read More
ignificant numbers of patients at this year’s Mountains of Mercy dental clinic in Wise, Virginia, had Medicaid insurance but struggled to find a dentist who would accept it, a post-event survey shows. The 23rd annual clinic — held in July … Read More
MELVILLE, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–On Saturday, October 14, Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) determined that a portion of its manufacturing and distribution businesses experienced a cybersecurity incident. Henry Schein promptly took precautionary action, including taking certain systems offline and other steps intended … Read More
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Twenty people are accused of helping a Jacksonville company bill the government more than five million dollars in fraudulent claims. One of the suspects lives in Jacksonville. Jose Enrique Hernandez is accused of using his non-emergency medical … Read More
At least 8,696,000 people have been disenrolled from Medicaid as of Oct. 11, according to data from KFF. KFF has been tracking Medicaid enrollment since May 3 after the continuous enrollment requirement enacted during the COVID-19 pandemic ended on March … Read More
In the recent Picayune School District Board Meeting held on Wednesday, representatives from MHS Mobile Dental presented a proposition to collaborate with the school district. The objective is to extend essential preventative dental care to children who lack adequate access … Read More
The ADA responded to a request for information from Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., Ranking Member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, about how to secure health data not currently protected by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability … Read More
Orlando — The Elvis Presley song “A Little Less Conversation” boomed through the speakers at the ADA House of Delegates Oct. 10. The song, with the lyrics, “A little less conversation, a little more action,” was the closer for ADA … Read More
CLAY COUNTY, Fla. — Three Clay County individuals are among soon-to-be 20 arrested in a $5 million Florida Medicaid fraud scheme, according to a Facebook post from the Clay County Sheriff’s Office. On Wednesday, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody announced … Read More
A federal district judge has ordered a doctor in Ringgold to pay more than $27 million after a jury found him guilty of committing Medicare fraud. The jury ruled Charles Adams, M.D. submitted false claims to Medicare for chelation therapy … Read More
Today, as part of its Driving Greater Diversity in the Oral Health Workforce campaign, the Delta Dental Institute announced the inaugural award recipients of over $700,000 from the Delta Dental Oral Health Diversity Fund, the first national investment fund focused … Read More
A recent HHS audit estimated that Aetna received an estimated $25.5 million in Medicare Advantage overpayments for 2015 and 2016. The audit, conducted by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Inspector General, analyzed seven groups of … Read More
Hot labor summer is turning into a long walkout fall. After successful strikes by Hollywood writers, United Parcel Service workers and others, unions across the country are picketing for better pay and benefits. The same is true in Portland. Nurses … Read More
Orlando — Brett H. Kessler, D.D.S., a Denver, Colorado, dentist and 14th District trustee, was voted president-elect by the ADA House of Delegates Oct. 10. Dr. Kessler is the former president of the Colorado Dental Association and the founding chair … Read More
One Missouri City, Texas, couple discovered what happens when you defraud the government. According to KPRC News, 72-year-old Vincent Nwabeke and his wife, 71-year-old Victoria Nwabeke, were sentenced on Oct. 5 for their roles in using the home healthcare service … Read More
The former chairman of the Arkansas State Medical Board has been arrested on two felony charges of Medicaid fraud, authorities said. Police in Rogers arrested Brian Thomas Hyatt, 49, a Rogers psychiatrist, on Monday, the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reported. He was … Read More
Orlando, Florida, will be the most magical place on earth Oct. 5-7 for dental professionals and their families as they come to meet, play, learn and smile at SmileCon 2023. “SmileCon 2023 promises to be a meeting like no other. … Read More
The ADA is expressing gratitude to several U.S. senators for introducing the Action for Dental Health Act of 2023, a piece of bipartisan legislation that would extend the ADH program through fiscal year 2026. The bill, which was introduced Sept. … Read More
Sonendo has announced its third EndoCon, a comprehensive program covering the latest in endodontic technology and innovation. Taking place in San Diego at the Manchester Grand Hyatt from Oct. 5-7, the three-day event will offer lectures, workshops, and training sessions … Read More
The American Dental Association (ADA) Career Services is set to introduce a groundbreaking virtual reality (VR) career discovery experience at SmileCon 2023, scheduled for Oct. 5-7 in Orlando, Fla. The ADA is working to ensure that every dental professional can … Read More
SAN DIEGO – Dr. Javad Aghaloo, an Imperial County dentist, and Theresa Flores, his office manager, pleaded guilty in federal court yesterday, admitting that they conspired to defraud Medicare and cover it up. Aghaloo entered a guilty plea to conspiring … Read More
Orlando, Fla. — One-thousand children in central Orlando will enjoy nutritious food this weekend thanks to SmileCon. The ADA Foundation Give Kids A Smile Pack & Give Back Event, held inside Dental Central at the Orange County Convention Center, invited … Read More
A Laredo ophthalmologist has been indicted on health care fraud and money laundering charges, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said. Dr. Michael Hochman appeared in court Thursday. He has an arraignment set for Oct. 12 before U.S. Magistrate Judge Christopher dos … Read More
HOUSTON, Texas — Two home health agency owners from Missouri City have been sentenced to federal prison after pleading guilty to defrauding millions from Medicare, according to U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. 72-year-old Vincent Nwabeke, and 70-year-old Victoria Nwabeke, both … Read More
AUSTIN, Texas — A 54-year-old doctor from Austin, Texas, Dr. Michael Hochman, has been indicted for health care fraud and money laundering, according to U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Hochman made his initial appearance in court and is set for … Read More
Two people from Miami-Dade County have been found guilty in a massive Medicare fraud scheme. They plotted to submit $93 million in claims for medical services that were not rendered, using lists of stolen identities of patients, even after some … Read More
The Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) Medicaid expansion expanded Medicaid coverage to nearly all adults with incomes up to 138% of the Federal Poverty Level ($20,120 for an individual in 2023) and provided states with an enhanced federal matching rate (FMAP) … Read More
A Texas dental assistant was showered with money for nearly two decades of commitment working at an orthodontics practice in Beaumont, TX. According to “Good Morning America,” Sophia Teel was surprised with $1,000 for each year she’s worked at the … Read More
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — For months, Carlton Clemons endured crippling pain from a rotting wisdom tooth. He couldn’t sleep, barely ate and relied on painkillers to get by. The 67-year-old from Nashville, Tennessee, could not afford to see a dentist … Read More
