From new legislation to a successful pilot program, here are five dental insurance updates impacting the dental industry, as reported by Becker’s since June 4:
- The American Dental Association released a report showing that a pilot program increased dentist participation in Medicaid and expanded access to oral health care for beneficiaries.
- The ADA urged federal lawmakers to pursue transparency policies that strengthen payer accountability and improve the patient experience.
- Michigan’s Senate Health Policy Committee advanced a package of bills that would establish a state-based exchange for health and dental insurance.
- Maryland enacted a law that expands assignment of benefits protections for patients and out-of-network dentists.
- The Rhode Island House of Representatives passed a bill that would expand reimbursement options for services provided by public health dental hygienists.
