The U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee's Health Subcommittee approved a bill with two provisions that may help address shortages in the dental workforce.
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Here are four states making major dental payer moves that Becker's has reported on since May 2:
Chicago-based Bright Direction Dental recently added English Rows Dental Group to its network.
Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Imagen Dental Partners recently added a Michigan dental practice to its network.
Arizona is the highest-paying state for oral and maxillofacial surgeons, while Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, N.C.-S.C. is the highest-paying metropolitan region, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Four dental professionals recently shared with Becker's what they feel is the most dangerous trend facing dentistry — the limited number of dental staff and providers.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed the 2023 Health and Human Service omnibus bill, which expands dental care for adults on Medicaid.
Joseph Hogan, CEO of medical device company Align Technology, had a CEO-to-employee pay ratio of 1,659-to-1 in 2021, according to 247wallstreet.com.
The Vermont legislature is expected to address stagnant Medicaid reimbursements for dental services in July 2024, VTDigger reported May 23.
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force concluded there is not enough evidence to recommend or oppose preventive interventions in primary care for people without symptoms.