Revenue Cycle Management

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. 

From CMS proposals to states initiatives, here are eight dental-related Medicaid and Medicare updates Becker's has reported on so far in July:

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services published its inaugural fact sheet listing the progress of its oral health cross-cutting initiative. 

The increased costs of dental supplies, staffing salaries and lease costs are causing financial strains for Texas dental practices dedicated to providing care to Medicaid patients, according to a July 22 report by Texas Dentists for Medicaid Reform.