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Vyne Dental acquires dental software company
Revenue cycle management company Vyne Dental has acquired Simplifeye, a dental software company.
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3 ways CMS' 2024 benefit and payment final rule affects stand-alone dental plans
CMS released its 2024 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters Final Rule, which includes three key updates for stand-alone dental plans.
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More than 14 million could lose dental coverage due to Medicaid redetermination process
More than 14 million adults who are on Medicaid could lose their dental coverage resulting from the end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency April 10, according to data from the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health.
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'Absolutely tragic': Pennsylvania lawmakers scrutinize lack of Medicaid dental benefits
Pennsylvania lawmakers decried the lack of dental benefits under the state's Medicaid program during a recent hearing, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported April 12.
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150+ groups urge lawmakers to pass Medicaid Dental Benefit Act
A coalition of more than 150 oral health and advocacy groups wrote letters to U.S. House and Senate leaders urging them to support the Medicaid Dental Benefit Act, which would make comprehensive dental care a mandatory part of adult Medicaid coverage in every state.
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North Dakota weighs expanded dental benefits under Medicaid
The North Dakota Senate recently passed a bill to expand dental services under Medicaid, KFYR reported April 7.
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2 states that expanded Medicaid dental benefits, and 1 that didn't
Several states have worked to implement expanded dental benefits under Medicaid in the last few years to improve the oral health of residents and reduce visits to hospital emergency departments.
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National Council on Disabilities releases report on Medicaid, Medicare oral health services
The National Council on Disabilities recently released its second report focused on the oral healthcare needs of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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ADA backs bill targeting noncovered services terms in dental payer plans
The American Dental Association is supporting legislation targeting noncovered services provisions in dental and vision insurance plans.
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Michigan, New Hampshire expand state Medicaid dental benefits
Michigan and New Hampshire have recently expanded their state's dental benefits for adult Medicaid beneficiaries.
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Michigan expands Medicaid dental benefits, increases reimbursement rates
Michigan recently expanded dental benefits for adult Medicaid beneficiaries and increased reimbursement rates for dental providers.
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Medicaid dental benefits in Kentucky ended by veto override: 5 notes
The Kentucky legislature recently voted to override Gov. Andy Beshear's veto of a bill that would halt dental, vision and hearing benefits for adult Medicaid recipients.
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New Hampshire expands Medicaid dental coverage for adults
Dental coverage for adults on Medicaid in New Hampshire have been expanded through the New Hampshire Smiles Adult Program.
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5 CMS updates for dentists to know
Here are five updates about dental services under Medicare and Medicaid that have taken place since Feb. 20:
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ADA applauds Medicaid Dental Benefits Act of 2023
The American Dental Association is supporting legislation that would expand Medicaid dental coverage for adults in every state.
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ADA asks CMS to adopt EHR standards compatible with dentistry
The American Dental Association told CMS it would like to see the agency promote standards for electronic health records that are compatible with the dental industry.
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Organizations ask CMS to consider dental practices' needs in proposed prior authorization rule
The American Dental Association and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry have asked CMS to consider the needs of dental practices in the organization's proposed prior authorization rule.
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Why so few Virginia dentists accept Medicaid
Most Virginia dentists do not treat Medicaid enrollees, making it difficult for those with state-funded coverage to get care, Virginia Mercury reported March 17.
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Connecticut proposes dental payer reform: 6 things to know
Connecticut has joined several other states to propose a medical loss ratio for dental payers, WSHU reported March 13.
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The dental industry is demanding payer reform. Here's what it could look like.
The contentious relationship between dentists and payers caused by low reimbursement rates and case denials has sparked reform initiatives nationwide.
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