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Dental plan satisfaction drops 1.8% from 2021
The industry average level of overall satisfaction regarding dental plans has dropped 1.8 percent from 2021, according to the J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Dental Plan Satisfaction Study.
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Sun Life financial completes acquisition of DentaQuest
Sun Life Financial, a global financial services firm, has completed its acquisition of DentaQuest.
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5 dental payer updates
Here are five dental payer stories Becker's has reported on since April 20:
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Guardian expands dental benefit options
Guardian recently added several dental benefit options for members to promote well-being, consumer value and accessibility.
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Beam Dental sets sight on growth after doubling members, revenue in 2021
Dental insurer Beam Dental plans to hire 100 team members this year after doubling its members and revenue in 2021.
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New Hampshire Senate unanimously passes bill to provide dental care to adults on Medicaid
The New Hampshire Senate unanimously passed a bill by Rep. Joe Schapiro on April 21 to give dental care to adults on Medicaid, according to sentinelsource.com.
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Hawaii weighs funding options for Medicaid dental coverage: 7 things to know
The Hawaii legislature is considering options to fund adult dental coverage under Medicaid after not having a dental benefit in more than a decade, ABC affiliate KITV reported April 19.
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7 dental payer updates
Seven dental payer updates since March 15:
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90+ organizations urge Congress to lift dental workforce program funding ban
A nonpartisan group of more than 90 organizations is asking Congress to lift a federal funding ban that is prohibiting states and tribal communities from accessing health workforce grants for dental therapy programs.
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Insurance, consulting firm expands services to dental professionals with acquisition
Epic Insurance Brokers and Consultants acquired Treloar & Heisel, expanding Epic's financial planning and insurance services to dental and medical professionals.
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Maryland legislature approves adult dental benefits under Medicaid
The Maryland legislature has approved a bill to add comprehensive dental benefits for adults under Medicaid, ABC affiliate WMDT reported April 6.
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Florida's dental care system remains unchanged after legislative battle: 3 things to know
Florida's Medicaid dental benefits will remain under its own program despite efforts to roll it into the state's managed care system, Florida Politics reported April 6.
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Illinois could require insurers to cover all craniofacial surgeries for kids under 19
The Illinois legislature recently passed a bill that would require insurers to cover all craniofacial surgeries for kids up until the age of 19, wcia.com reported March 31.
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4 dental company funding rounds total $41.5M
Below are four dental companies that completed funding rounds in the first quarter:
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Zentist launches AI-guided software for explanation of benefits
Dental insurance claims platform Zentist launched an AI-guided platform that provides automated explanations of benefits for dental patients and DSOs.
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Maine proposes dental loss ratio
The Maine Senate has passed a bill that would establish a dental loss ratio that aligns with the medical loss ratio required under the Affordable Care Act, Fox affiliate WFVX reported March 23.
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How ending vaccine coverage for the uninsured could affect dental services
HHS' Covid-19 Uninsured Program has stopped accepting claims for COVID-19 testing and treatment because of a lack of sufficient funds, and it could affect dental services.
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Massachusetts proposes spending controls for dental insurers: 4 notes
Massachusetts lawmakers are considering a proposal to impose spending barriers on private dental insurers, the Gloucester Daily Times reported March 22.
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Maryland bill would add basic dental coverage for Medicaid recipients
Maryland legislators are considering a proposal that would add basic dental coverage for Medicaid recipients in the state, the Cumberland Times-News reported March 18.
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No. 1 financial tip for potential dental office buyers, sellers: CDA
Whether purchasing or selling a dental practice, there's one financial tip individuals should always consider, the California Dental Association reported March 21.
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