MaineCare, the state Medicaid program in Maine, has updated anesthesia reimbursement rates for dental providers. The program increased deep sedation and anesthesia rates for dental providers, according to a July 29 news release from the State of Maine Department of…
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Although economic confidence is trending upward for dentists, low reimbursement rates and other insurance challenges remain a cause for concern in the field, according to the American Dental Association’s “State of the U.S. Dental Economy” report for the second quarter…
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently signed a bill that makes it easier for dentists to access their reimbursements without incurring additional fees. SB 105 requires insurers to offer at least one method of payment that provides dentists with 100% of…
Here are eight updates from 2026 pointing to shifts in how dentists are interacting with insurers and other trends in the field: 1. The Trump administration has ramped up its efforts to address healthcare fraud in recent months, targeting a…
Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Md., and Rep. Nanette Barragán, D-Calif., have introduced three bills to expand dental coverage for individuals enrolled in Medicaid, Medicare and CHIP. Six notes:
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The American Dental Association is urging Aetna to reverse a recent decision to stop issuing paper checks to out-of-network dentists, saying the change may conflict with payment choice statutes in several states. The ADA said July 22 that it is…
The Trump administration has ramped up its efforts to address healthcare fraud in recent months, targeting a variety of healthcare organizations, including dental offices. Nine updates in 2026: 1. The Justice Department launched the 2026 National Healthcare Fraud Takedown in…
A two-paragraph provision in North Carolina’s new state budget has left oral health advocates uncertain about its implications for Medicaid coverage of dental procedures performed at ASCs, North Carolina Health News reported July 17. Five notes:
State lawmakers have continued advancing dental insurance reforms in 2026, with 14 states enacting 21 laws so far this year, the American Dental Association reported July 16. Eight notes:
InsideDesk, an AI-powered revenue cycle management platform for DSOs, has received $12.6 million in a recent financing round. The additional funding will be used to invest in AI, automation and new hires across engineering, AI and go-to-market, according to a…