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knowledge and understanding of the insurance and patient billing process and has worked in the revenue cycle field for the past nine years. At GEDC, Hartman’s role will cover all insurance and accounts receivable functions. He will focus on building systems and processes to reduce denials
January 03, 2018
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People with developmental disabilities may find it easier to get dental care after a national board changed its ethics policy to be more inclusive. The American Dental Association recently revised its to prohibit denial of care to patients with physical, developmental or intellectual disabilities
March 07, 2019
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Salt Lake City, UT — December 17, 2014 — In years past, dental offices have either eaten the steep rate increases associated with their group health insurance plan, passed them along to employees, or canceled health insurance altogether. Rick Lindquist says this last
December 17, 2014
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The Austrian Health Insurance Fund is negotiating with dentists on replacing amalgam as a dental filling material due to the ban that was put in place. This initiative signals a shift towards more holistic and sustainable dental practices in Austria.This article summary was generated by AI. To view the full article, click the link here:
January 16, 2025
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Delta Dental stands out as the top dental insurance provider in December 2024 due to its exceptional coverage and high customer satisfaction ratings. It is essential for dental professionals and students to consider the best dental insurance companies to ensure comprehensive coverage
December 19, 2024
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NEW YORK—, a dental care membership plan that connects members with dental professionals, is officially open for business. Nearly 50 percent of adults living in the U.S. don’t have dental insurance and 90 percent of those who have dental insurance receive coverage through
November 10, 2016
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The global dental insurance market is projected to reach a value of US$ 471.3 billion by 2033, showing significant growth from US$ 235.8 billion in 2024. This growth is driven by a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 8.0% during the period of 2025-2033. Dental professionals and students should
December 26, 2024
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MINNEAPOLIS—. mConsent is a health care technology platform that includes digital patient intake forms, patient scheduling, two-way text appointment reminders, video consults, secure digital billing, payments, and now, insurance verification. mConsent allows all dental practices to verify
August 02, 2021
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ARLINGTON, Wash.—, a new company offering doctors anywhere in the U.S. easier filing and faster payment of medical insurance claims, is now open for business. The company’s owner and operator, Sarah Durbin, said her company will handle the entire insurance billing process for a health
January 28, 2022
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. According to the American Dental Association, the ACA is only estimated to cover dental care for about 26 million Americans, mostly children and Medicare recipients, leaving an estimated 127 million Americans without any kind of insurance – and much of that uninsured population wondering how
May 28, 2014
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in 14 states and the District of Columbia access needed dental care in instances where private insurance or Medicaid did not cover the cost of care and families could not afford to pay out of pocket. “Ensuring that all children, regardless of insurance status, have access to high-quality
February 13, 2018
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. This is accomplished in part by dealing with unpaid and delinquent claims, as well as by streamlining the process of insurance claims reimbursement. eAssist staff review all claims passing through the system, correcting obvious errors and filling in missing information. Should a claim be rejected
December 29, 2016
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aren’t getting the care they need. One quarter of Americans don't have dental insurance and, even of those with insurance, one third haven't visited their dentist in over a year. The current dental care and insurance systems can be confusing, opaque and expensive, and the process of booking
July 09, 2019
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for uninsured and underinsured children. “While Kool Smiles is proud to accept many forms of insurance, including Medicaid, Tricare and Children’s Health Insurance Program coverage, we also recognize that too many children do not have access to dental care because they have inadequate
June 08, 2018
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the benefit plan: This particular ADA BPA tool connects with the dentist’s practice management system, automatically pulling out key data points integral to evaluating insurance plans. Dentists can choose from a list of PPO and DHMO plans across the nation to evaluate. Based on practice
January 12, 2016
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Rectangle Health and LOYALLT have joined forces to simplify in-house membership plans for dental practices, enabling the creation of customized and affordable patient care options. This collaboration reduces reliance on insurance companies, enhances patient retention, increases practice revenue
December 18, 2024
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are covered by malpractice and workers’ comp insurance, and have the option to participate in a group health care plan after working one shift. Designed to help practices resolve staffing shortfalls, optimize production and increase revenue, onDiem’s on-demand staffing platform connects
October 22, 2019
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The Vyne Dental report highlights the increasing demand for tech-driven dental practices, emphasizing patients' preferences for upfront cost transparency and digital communication. Key findings include the importance of real-time insurance coverage verification, payment reminders, and technology
January 22, 2025
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a member of the business team serving in all aspects including Practice Administrator. Most recently, Dilaine worked alongside Dr. Charles Blair as Call Center Support Supervisor for his Insurance Solutions Newsletter and PracticeBooster where she has helped thousands of practices with coding
September 16, 2020
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automated insurance verifications, ePrescribing, patient statements, billing, encrypted HIPAA email, rapid medical coding, and more. This collaboration aims to enhance business operations, security, and revenue for dental practices in Maryland. Through this expansion, iCoreConnect demonstrates its
November 25, 2024
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insurance companies, which will increase provider utilization, according to Cheryl A. Lerner, DMD, vice president of network and clinical management for Delta Dental of Colorado. “Credentialing is a major pain point for dentists and insurance companies alike,” said Lerner. “Providers
August 07, 2017
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BATON ROUGE, La. – January 22, 2014 – Starmount Life Insurance Company, a leading dental and vision insurance carrier, has announced the launch of its new individual dental plan website . Individuals and families looking for dental benefits have a new source to purchase coverage online
January 22, 2014
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to contract with a traditional insurance company. “Working on a local level with a strong dental community like Tennessee is how we continue to bring meaningful change to this industry,” said Ram Sudireddy, founder and CEO of Bento. “Dentists continue to look for ways to be less
December 15, 2020
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Patti DiGangi, RDH, BS, a prominent dental hygiene thought leader, recently collaborated with dental industry insurance coding expert Christine Taxin on the second installment of DiGangi’s continuing DentalCodeology mini-book series. DentalCodeology: Jump Start Diagnostic Coding, pocket
June 02, 2014
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’ mmRNA (modified mandibular Repositioning Nighttime Appliance) device for treating mild to moderate OSA, sleep-disordered breathing and snoring in adults. This FDA clearance paves the way for expanded insurance reimbursement coverage for the mmRNA device, including Medicare, as well
August 26, 2021
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Ascend to help quickly capture and store images to the cloud, eliminating the need for additional digital imaging software, and automating daily procedures, such as insurance billing, to enhance efficiency and productivity in the dental practice. The software, initially available to users in North
March 07, 2016
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dental insurance plan called total Choice PPO. The Massachusetts Dental Society, with around 4,500 members, opposes this new dental insurance program saying that “it would force them to pack more patients into a day and rush through appointments.” 3. ids (integrated dental
August 07, 2017
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and insurance questions for both medical and dental claims. She was a contributing author for many publications including Diagnostic Coding for Dental Claim Submission, Medical Dental Cross Coding with Confidence, Administration with Confidence, Insurance Solutions Newsletter and Coding with Confidence.
December 08, 2021
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Sacramento, CA — September 26, 2014 — Gov. Jerry Brown has signed CDA-sponsored legislation into law that will bring increased accountability and transparency to dental insurance plans in California. Assembly Bill 1962, authored by Assemblymember Nancy Skinner (D-Berkeley
September 26, 2014
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ST. LOUIS—Two dental benefits providers,, have both recently announced coverage for dental procedure code D5994 documenting a periodontal medicament carrier, a custom-fabricated tray used to deliver medication into periodontal pockets. Initial reviews of insurance claim data for patients
February 15, 2017
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planning, clinical notes, insurance eligibility, credit card processing, customizable reports and analytics—providing a comprehensive solution for both front and back-office needs. For more information, visit .
November 06, 2024
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ST. LOUIS—The annual meeting is specifically designed to benefit dentists and their office teams with a combination of scientific discoveries, practical implementation help, case study applications, insurance tips, and focus on patient presentation skills. Dentists are invited to attend
December 14, 2015
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In-house restoration milling • Pediatric dentistry and tethered oral tissues • Laser-powered hygiene • Peri-implantitis: Past, present and future Treatments • The business of dentistry: o Achieving maximum ROI for your laser investment o Accurate insurance
May 09, 2019
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experts from the insurance, legal, claims management, and disaster recovery industries, as well as dental, medical and animal health professional associations, to discuss a range of topics related to their personal and professional recovery, including: - How to access Federal agencies, including
September 22, 2017
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efficiency for providers.” The company’s new attachment service allows dental providers to attach supporting documents such as X-rays, periodontal charts, EOBs, narratives or any other documentation that may be required by dental insurance companies to adjudicate a claim, without having to open
May 02, 2017
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, labs and insurance companies. The new Ortho Share 3D helps organize data, treatment plan and facilitate discussion. As a data organizer, the software is designed for importing, storing in individual patient folders, organizing, editing, displaying and exporting 2D and 3D data. Photos can be rotated
July 24, 2018
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of criteria, including insurance network—one of the top ways patients choose a dentist. Additionally, the site will house a comprehensive directory of dental practices across the country. People live and conduct all their business on their phones today. Dentistry is challenged because it has
September 14, 2018
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this problem by transforming the way consumers search for local dental services and source pricing with the launch of . WhyPayMore Dental serves as the ultimate toolkit for consumers, providing a responsive platform for the dental community. Three simple steps of Search—using location, insurance
October 21, 2015
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patient communication tools, including coupons and campaigns. • Automated eligibility verification and reputation management to support practice growth. • RCM solutions to simplify the complexities of billing, collection and management of insurance authorization, improving cash flow. For more information, visit .
June 11, 2024
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Dental Plan, which is now available to patients in FLOSS’ more than 23 office locations across Texas. A flexible alternative to dental insurance, the FLOSS Dental Plan is a discount dental plan. It is a special program that helps people save on routine care and unplanned dental expenses
February 13, 2014
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: - Front and back office functions: Inbound and outbound call centers, insurance verification, billing and insurance claims, IT support and accounting. - Marketing and lead generation: Website design, digital marketing strategies, social media and reputation management, direct mail, email drip
March 13, 2018
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-in to charting and all the way to payment processing and insurance,” said Edward Shellard, DMD, chief dental officer, Carestream Dental. The new care management platform also provides actionable reporting that shows how a practice is performing. Important business decisions can be made based
February 23, 2018
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Specialty Insurance (Insurance) - www.prosightspecialty.com thebigword (Technology - Enterprise Company) - www.thebigword.com Entrepreneur Award Michael Tetterton, Founder, Chief Executive Officer, Creative Lodging Solutions (Transportation and Travel) - www.yourcls.com Sean Ramsden, Chief Executive
October 14, 2015
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. The report found that 58% of consumers expressed that dental care is not affordable, and for those living without dental insurance, that number rose to 75%. Results depicted that dental care for the average adult, aged 20-79 can cost $51,000 for single coverage and up to $95,000 for couple
October 05, 2023
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structures. - Transparency: Retrace allows providers, payers and patients to quickly understand and align on what procedures are covered, the extent of the coverage, and aid in insurance and patient payments. “While we are seeing innovation across the health care and insurance industries
October 05, 2021
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SYRACUSE, N.Y.—Barriers like cost, lack of insurance and access to dentists nearby kept more than 155 million American adults from visiting a dentist in the past year, and among those in need are our nation’s veterans. Recognizing the importance of oral health for our nation’s
March 03, 2016
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of patients where cost is tremendously expensive. The lack of insurance, geographical isolation, poor diet and oral hygiene, being out of the area or after-hours all contribute to the oral conditions that drive people to hospitals where the vast majority of visitors don’t even receive proper dental
August 03, 2015
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by the DTA and focuses specifically on populations of the country that are under-insured or completely without dental insurance. Key findings of the study, performed by Dr. Uma Kelekar, Assistant Professor of Health Care Management and Legal Studies at the Marymount University School of Business
April 05, 2023
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were catering to people who were in the country illegally and who didn't have insurance. The confidential informant also sent police a video of people with young children waiting in what appears to be a living room in a house, according to the police report. They were sitting in a manner
March 11, 2019
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tag in the U.S. “Enjoy the beaches, have some fun, come back. You’ll be rested and have a new mouth, said Dr. Jay Wolfson, a health policy expert at the University of South Florida. Wolfson told ABC Action News Reporter Ryan Smith fewer insurance options in the United States are driving
January 17, 2019
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