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Currently in the process of buying a practice and in the seller's P&L there was medical insurance expense of $37K, I thought this must be for all the staff, but it is just for his family of 4 (well it says dentist + dependents, so possibly a parent or something?). I was curious if this is inline
July 20, 2018
Practice Management & Administrative Forum
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message of love would be inclusive of all people. My goal is not to be downer, but seriously ask how Christians can reconcile a message of love in one breath and denial of rights of a whole group of people in another. It seems contradictory.Have to disagree with you here, have not all religions
May 09, 2009
Religion & The Spiritual Side of Dentistry
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situation? Your eyes and mind are wonderful places to start this process, but until these observations are in the written record, the process is incomplete. Medical records and medical insurance require medical grade documentation. The brief dental notes that we often write, are unacceptable
April 11, 2019
CE Comments / Suggestions / Events
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because we are forced to face that we are on the downside of our lives and no longer have the energy to continue to live in denial that we are not happy. To be continued: Dr. Carter: the blurb about the hookers is from The Onion. The Onion is a satirical website with completely made up farcical
December 23, 2020
Mental Health, Well-Being, and Stress Management
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thing, two RCT's and later he wanted to schedule two crowns. I asked him what happened to need two more RCT's, to which he replied, I have real good dental insurance and I figured that sooner or later every tooth I have will need to beRCT'dso while I have this great coverage I'll take care of it now
August 24, 2016
Just Plain Bitching and Moaning
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coverage. Jon... I think that would be world class treatment Bob... I've learned in my short time in practice to be careful with the vitriole. Shameful is a pretty powerful word. So Eric, would it then be reasonable to be really frustrated to get a denial of benefit from Delta this week saying
April 28, 2014
Restorative Dentistry
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is in denial, and will not be allowed to live independently again. So, I have the options of renting it out for $2,750/month, or selling for about $600K. I decided to sell it. So, I will be looking to do a 1031 Exchange, so I don't give Uncle Sam about $200K in capital gains taxes on the sale. I have 45
October 03, 2020
Retirement Planning
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. Just be glad you don't have to worry about some 300 lb tackle springing out of the dental chair or from around the corner of the room into you for a sack... Bottomline here is you seem to have a constant thread of denial of one sort or another about addressing
October 18, 2011
CE Comments / Suggestions / Events
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have in mind when you claim insurers are very willing to subsidize and incentivize dental usage because it saves them money. The facts in our offices is that the same old insurance game is being played today as it has for decades. For example: denial of recare visit benefit because strict adherence
June 28, 2021
Ethical Issues
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have an army of people working our practice. We can't have an army of people to make sure that every single person has paid the money they owe us today. We can't have an army of people to make sure that every insurance problem was resolved as efficiently as it needed to be. We can't have every single
October 02, 2015
by howard
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when it suits you, but you recently ignored when I mentioned this is telling. Dental issues in New Zealand.... We agree Only a dentist has not worked. Neither has denial of the access to dental care problem in America. If legislation, such as WI is compared to MI, why not a discussion
January 15, 2020
Ethical Issues
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made. Why? They both completely eliminate denial and require the patient to own the problem. If I can show them their problem they co-diagnose and treatment moves forward. An x-ray or clear IOC picture on a 22 inch LCD/screen verses a light box - not even the same league. Fewer headaches
January 22, 2014
Dental Office Design/ Construction
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, Dream Theater album, but I guess not. I still can not believe he left. Serious denial. I refuse to listen to his newer projects. I'm still traumatized. Sniff, sniff ... :(Here is a real RUSH throwback Portnoy tried to get the actual red drumset Neil used on those iconic albums - but the guy who owns
February 08, 2014
Music
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experience. They put me through a 1 hour credit interview asked me a bunch of non sense and then denied me the loan. The person I spoke with had no experience in the dental field. I had approvals from other banks. So i just never called them back when I got the denial letter. BoA called me back saying
November 18, 2014
Practice Acquisitions
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opinion. The mother is paying for all of her dental work and she needs 14 crowns. Pt also has been in and out of rehab facilities and in my humble opinion is not sober and in denial of her problem. What are my legal liabilities for telling the truth in this matter? Thank you. Is the girl over 18
June 05, 2015
Ethical Issues
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to us. I don't think we have to know EVERYTHING (an infinite set) in order to believe. I still haven't gotten an answer. Denial IS an option. . . . . . . . . just not asatisfyingone. You are making a statement of theology here. The nature of God would be that 100% of all knowable information would
October 09, 2021
Politics - DO NOT Enter if easily offended
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the denial of civil rights to a citizen by a government official as something worse than the same act by a private citizen. By the same token, let us also remember that policemen and victims of non-gov't abuse have civil rights, too. Cartoons, by their nature, are lousy characterizations
September 23, 2016
Politics - DO NOT Enter if easily offended
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months. I am generally am in good health and make for a terrible patient when I am sick. First, I went through a denial phase ....a pity phase ..... and then an OTC phase ..... and then a medical phase with antibiotics and pills. I went through a bunch of management attempts but none
January 21, 2016
General Health
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with ever-x /ribbond technique (major challenge) Or do an alginate and Essex retainer with the tooth crowns in it Good times! At least you patient is not in denial what is perio-dont-al disease??That is the worst3 months is great for that tx. Mine wouldn't last the drive homeMichaelI have done a 6 unit
July 01, 2015
Cosmetic Dentistry
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is not then they simply aren't telling the truth or are in denial. My advice would be to trust less of what patients tell you happened before they came into your office and address what you see and recommend moving forward Ha Karim we basically posted the same thingask the patient what her favorite
June 22, 2016
Endodontics -- The ENDO Files
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and in denial, along with half the country? One minute you are saying he is the dumbest human being on the planet and the next you are saying he has supervillian level intelligence. Make up your mind. Meanwhile, on the other side of the aisle, Pelosi is clinging for dear life trying to keep
June 08, 2020
Politics - DO NOT Enter if easily offended
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it is from.hahahaha.They are allergic to the truth and are in severe denial. 95% of the world sees the lies and genocide committed by Jizreal cpt...you a peach. That this level of goofy (if) is walking around amongst me makes me want to....shut the green gate. If? I mean
December 09, 2023
Politics - DO NOT Enter if easily offended
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. What BS. Don't mind the tens of thousands the dentist did in write-offs and double that in denials. Those damn greedy dentists... Not being a prick but what dentist doesnt have $80,000? Us DT dentists dont even bother with that kind of pocket change when throwing it for dry cleaning. P.S: Hey
June 18, 2020
Medicaid and Welfare Issues
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in denial? Are you saying those nasty Trump loons were NOT having splash about silly time with their Nazi brethren? Look, its OBVIOUS they were ENJOYING each others company. I believe the video cut out JUST before they cracked open the silly string. I tell ya, NOBODY can deny the storybook Funtime
October 15, 2024
Politics - DO NOT Enter if easily offended
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it open the door for possibly being wrong a 2nd time? A 3rd? More? I see why that would be difficult for you. Its sad to see the leftist news go on and on about Trump shutting down social security. Despite numerous denials from republicans . Who havent even come close to it. Whats sad
April 01, 2025
Politics
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based on which "equity card" was a higher order (gender, alphabet, etc.). LOLOLOL. Pappy - WTF is going on over there?? No denial. "Stomping around"? What does that mean? Like, going out for some pistachio ice cream? Grab a sour cherry martini perhaps? I'd be ok with special ops stuff. On a very
March 30, 2026
Politics
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that the department is not letting it go on and is fighting the trafficking. Before he could finish, Ms Greene interjected again, shouting at the top of her lungs. Youre a liar. You are letting this go on in the numbers prove it. You cant lie about the fact Secretary Mayorkas, while you live in denial and sit
April 19, 2023
Politics - DO NOT Enter if easily offended
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most Trump voters realize Trump is unable to lower the price of milk Do you agree our economy is the strongest in the world right now? No. :) I'm too busy enjoying your continued blaming the dopes in America for thinking Ole Genocide and K F'ed up the economy. You're still in the Denial stage
November 14, 2024
Politics - DO NOT Enter if easily offended
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I am planning on opening up a practice in rural area very soon. I plan to be in network with no insurances and plans to patient's pay their portion and bill insurance for whatever they will cover for out-of-network doctor. (please no replies about being in-network to start with, it is extremely low
February 12, 2015
Claims Processing
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My insurance coordinator will be leaving in 2 weeks for an opportunity i cannot match. Instead of hiring someone to do the same job, I am thinking of outsourcing all insurance responsibilities and leaving my scheduling coordinator to do financial arrangments, scheduling and all other tasks. I
February 21, 2017
Claims Processing
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Hi,I will be graduating in May of 2019 and will most likely work two part time jobs, at private offices, Mon-Fri. Both practices do not offer health insurance for part time positions. What's my best way to buy health insurance?I am 29 years old, single, healthy, exercise everyday. Only been
April 13, 2019
Medical / Health Insurance
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As a PPO-dominated office, some insurance fee schedules pay better (or worse) than others... obviously... and the trend is only getting worse. With that said... for bread and butter stuff (prophies, exams, fillings, single crowns, etc...)... is it a good idea to schedule patients depending
August 19, 2018
Practice Management & Administrative Forum
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, the insurance claim is suppose to have the associates name on it. Therefore, the associate gets drafted the check. Then the check is deposited into the practice account which includes the associates name. Having Associate Dr John Doe do procedures on Mary Smith and billing them out to ABC insurance
September 04, 2014
Associates Corner
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Perio charting is done on srp and periomaintence is done just after 3 months. how do evaluate if the procedure you did is successful or not? You have to probe at least the areas you... Don't you use an explorer to check for decay? Well guess what, you need a perio probe to check on the health of...
December 14, 2016
Periodontics
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We did some work on a patient back in August and verified with Principal that the patient's insurance was active. Submitted the claim and got paid $115 from the insurance. We got a letter today from the insurance company saying: When this claim was processed coverage was active. Our records now
February 08, 2017
Dental Insurance for Dentists
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I have one patient with PFM crown done around 3 years ago in another office covered by insurance A (require 5 years to replace crown). Now pt have coverage of insurance B (also require 5 years to replace crown). I found a big open margin under PFM crown and want to redo crown, can I ask insurance
March 08, 2015
Claims Processing
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Anybody have this happen before? I spent a lot more time on the alveoplasty than I did on the extractions. Any suggestions on how to get the insurance company to pay for this? Thanks in advance for any ideas. From my experience if you bill out as surgical extractions then they will not pay
October 11, 2014
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
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I am dropping an insurance and want to send out letters to patients with that specific insurance. Is there a way to list all the patients with that insurance as a printout?? Thanks! Hi, in Office Manager | Reports | Reference | Insurance Carrier List -select the Carrier in the From
May 27, 2015
Easy Dental
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on whether to pursue 1) negotiating fee schedules now for my new entity knowing that it will take 6-8 months or 2) get credentialed with all the same insurance plans ASAP and renegotiate within 1 or 2 years. I have asked the OM for all the contracted fee schedules and all the insurances they are in network
September 03, 2020
Practice Acquisitions
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Many dental insurance plans now have waiting periods, which is the time required before certain benefits may be available to a consumer. Many people think that all services are covered as soon as their plan goes into effect. Waiting periods are established by the dental insurance companies
July 20, 2015
by dentalinsuranceshop
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, but I'm cautious. The name is mine, but the NPI is not. It may be a group NPI #? I was never informed by the boss about something like this. Is this even legal? Should I sign it? some other dentist did like 20 extractions. Boss is out of the town till like next week. Likely the insurance company
August 26, 2015
Claims Processing
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We take a few PPOs, we are located in North Florida. The debate is about reducing insurance fees. Example, say I want to do a crown on someone who has insurance. Insurance covers 50% of my full fee. But its an easy same day crown, and pt is a friend. Can I legally reduce the fee for the crown, so
November 29, 2017
Coding Q&A
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So as a pedo office we see So many patients in a day I need some advice on how to handle insurance verification and eligibility. Right now it is so time consuming and really takes away from the FD being able to accomplish all the things they need to be doing. How are other offices handling
September 11, 2015
Pediatric Dentistry
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The Dental Insurance Shop is proud to announce that . Dental Insurance Shop is a multi-carrier platform which offers the capability to get an instant online quote from multiple carriers and compare them side-by-side. This helps ensure that the customer is getting the perfect plan to match
July 16, 2015
by dentalinsuranceshop
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Going to let go of one of my employees due to performance issues and budget cuts. She handles all the dental insurance, and I know nothing about it. I found an outsourcing service which will do it all for 4% of insurance collections, which for $350k per year would come out to $20k per year.. Seems
April 22, 2017
Dental Insurance for Dentists
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and still got screwed. The insurance Commission said just bill the patient Here we go, another loss for health care providers. Now, I get to be in the collections business on these patients too. I told the Insurace Commission that this law screws health care providers. FYI...The law is actually old.
July 15, 2014
Claims Processing
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I have an adult patient that has two insurance plans through two different jobs. The first is Metlife and will end at the end of the year. The other is Aetna and begins mid December. Pt is asking if we can file claims with both insurances for the same treatments. I understand that usually
December 04, 2017
Claims Processing
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Have you ever seen such a thing? Some kind of unlimited Humana plan? This, plus the other Pre-Ds add up to 13K. Can this be right? I've never heard of such a thing but I'm really hoping this is accurate and we are on the verge of an insurance revolution. Sorry guys.... This was supposed
February 24, 2017
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
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Hello all, Some of the insurance companies started sending us payment in the form of a credit card payment. We would have to run the payment thru our CC machine and pay the fee. SO>>>> they offered a direct deposit into my business account. As I looked closer, they are charging me
January 27, 2014
Claims Processing
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physician when you are in a PPO). A provider that is in-network is one that has a contract with the insurance company. This contract means that the patient pays less as long as they use providers that are in this network. They can go see other providers that are out of network, but it will mean
September 15, 2015
by Charles Crawford
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