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Revenue Cycle Management

The American Dental Association has requested changes to the National Council of Insurance Legislators’ model legislation for dental loss ratios. Six notes:  1. NCOIL adopted model legislation for a dental loss ratio, with language approved by the American Dental Association…

Dental insurer MetLife has agreed to modify its recoupment policy for dental providers following a letter from the American Dental Association, according to a July 11 news release from the group.  Here are four things to know:

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed the state’s budget bill June 22, which includes additional funding for dental Medicaid services. Three notes: 1. The budget includes approximately $140 million in new funding to increase reimbursement rates for frequently billed Medicaid dental…

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives approved legislation June 24 that would restore certain dental services under the state’s Medicaid program. Four notes: 1. House Bill 583 would restore Medicaid coverage for root canals, periodontal disease treatment and emergency exams. 2.…

New laws are being introduced and passed this year to increase coverage and accountability from dental insurers, with the backing of state and federal dental organizations.  In addition to holding insurers accountable, the bills aim to enhance access to care…

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