A new report from the American Dental Association’s Council on Advocacy for Access and Prevention found that only seven states are meeting network adequacy standards for Medicaid. The ADA council recently conducted a survey of Medicaid networks and analyzed CMS’…
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Low reimbursements under Maine’s Medicaid program are causing children to wait months for dental care, NBC affiliate News Center Maine reported Sept. 4. Six notes: 1. Michael Dowling, DMD, told News Center Maine that many children, including those needing general…
U.S. Rep Jennifer McClellan recently visited a nonprofit dental clinic in Virginia to discuss the impact of Medicaid cuts on patient care, WCYB reported Aug. 28. Four notes: 1. President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act July…
Stevens Point-based Delta Dental of Wisconsin’s recent acquisition of Madison, Wis.-based DSO Cherry Tree Dental could violate federal antitrust laws, the American Economic Liberties Project and the Alliance of Independent Dentists said in an Aug. 21 news release. Delta Dental…
Delta Dental of Wisconsin’s recent purchase of Madison, Wis.-based Cherry Tree Dental, has sparked debate and concern within the dental community. In an email sent to providers, Delta Dental of Wisconsin said Cherry Tree Dental, which has several locations in…
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Dental RCM company DentalXChange announced a recapitalization event, led by global investment firm KKR. The firm has invested in DentalXChange through its Ascendent Fund, which invests in North American middle market business, according to an Aug. 6 news release from…
Kleer and Membersy, two dental membership plans, have rebranded as a newly merged company named Clerri. The two companies announced their merger in May 2024. Clerri announced in a July 29 news release that it is also expanding beyond its…
Dental professionals are concerned about Delta Dental’s recent acquisition of a dental practice chain, NBC News affiliate TMJ4 reported July 23. Six notes: 1. Delta Dental of Wisconsin announced that it had purchased Cherry Tree Dental several weeks ago. 2.…
Kansas lawmakers have invested $10 million in the state’s Medicaid dental program to encourage more dentists to participate, KSNT reported July 18. Only 30% of dentists in the state accept Medicaid because of the low reimbursement rates offered by the…
About 31% of dentists are considering dropping out of insurance networks this year, according to a recent survey from the American Dental Association’s Health Policy Institute. The ADA surveyed 666 dentists on the changes they have made or are planning…