A new bill in Pennsylvania aims to expand dental insurance transparency by requiring dental insurers to legally stand behind the benefit quotes they give providers and patients, according to an Aug. 4 report from Insurance Business. Under House Bill 2722,…
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About 23% of dentists have dropped out of insurance networks so far this year, according to a new report from the American Dental Association. The ADA recently released its “State of the U.S. economy” report for the second quarter of…
Dental payer reimbursement rates are lagging behind inflation, according to the American Dental Association’s “State of the U.S. Dental Economy” report for the second quarter of 2026. The ADA recently released its “State of the U.S. economy” report for the…
MaineCare, the state Medicaid program in Maine, has updated anesthesia reimbursement rates for dental providers. The program increased deep sedation and anesthesia rates for dental providers, according to a July 29 news release from the State of Maine Department of…
Although economic confidence is trending upward for dentists, low reimbursement rates and other insurance challenges remain a cause for concern in the field, according to the American Dental Association’s “State of the U.S. Dental Economy” report for the second quarter…
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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently signed a bill that makes it easier for dentists to access their reimbursements without incurring additional fees. SB 105 requires insurers to offer at least one method of payment that provides dentists with 100% of…
Here are eight updates from 2026 pointing to shifts in how dentists are interacting with insurers and other trends in the field: 1. The Trump administration has ramped up its efforts to address healthcare fraud in recent months, targeting a…
Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Md., and Rep. Nanette Barragán, D-Calif., have introduced three bills to expand dental coverage for individuals enrolled in Medicaid, Medicare and CHIP. Six notes:
The American Dental Association is urging Aetna to reverse a recent decision to stop issuing paper checks to out-of-network dentists, saying the change may conflict with payment choice statutes in several states. The ADA said July 22 that it is…
The Trump administration has ramped up its efforts to address healthcare fraud in recent months, targeting a variety of healthcare organizations, including dental offices. Nine updates in 2026: 1. The Justice Department launched the 2026 National Healthcare Fraud Takedown in…