Revenue Cycle Management

Pennsylvania and Illinois recently passed dental insurance benefit laws, according to a Sept. 4 news release from the American Dental Association.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill into law that guarantees individuals with major jaw injuries access to essential medical treatment.

Three DSOs that are implementing dental membership plans have seen increased production, case acceptance and patient visits, according to research from dental software company Plan Forward.

Here are four updates on Medicaid in the dental space that Becker's has reported on since Aug. 6:

The American Dental Association is urging Congress to create policies that make it easier for Medicaid patients to receive oral health services and dentists to enroll in Medicaid.

Nearly 190 organizations signed a letter urging legislators to pass the Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act. 

A recent audit by the Louisiana Department of Health revealed that one of the dental providers that the state contracts with fell short of expectations, The Black Chronicle reported Aug. 7. 

About 24.8 million people have been disenrolled from Medicaid as of Aug. 1, according to data from KFF.

More than 85% of U.S. adults believe that dental insurance is important to protecting both their oral and overall health, according to a report from Delta Dental Plans Association.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services began accepting and processing claims for Medicare dental services July 1.