Revenue Cycle Management

The American Dental Association recently joined 187 other organizations that signed a letter to legislators in support of the Children’s Health Insurance Program Permanency Act.

Many dentists across the U.S. have become frustrated and fed up with the dental insurance industry, citing low reimbursements and delays.

More than 93% of Medicare Advantage plans in 2024 will offer dental benefits, according to KFF.

Here are eight updates on dental Medicare and Medicaid that Becker's has reported on since Oct. 13:

CMS finalized its physician fee schedule that will go into effect Jan. 1.

Wellfit Technologies and Patterson Dental have partnered to offer CarePay+ to Patterson Dental customers. 

Mutual of Omaha and Wellcare have formed a strategic alliance to offer Medicare Advantage plans for 2024. 

Pennsylvania legislators are considering expanding dental services covered by Medicaid, wesa.fm reported Oct. 27.

HealthPartners unveiled its 2024 Medicare Advantage plans, including its options for dental coverage. 

United Concordia recently gained a five-year contract with the Department of Defense to administer its TRICARE Dental Program.