Most Virginia dentists do not treat Medicaid enrollees, making it difficult for those with state-funded coverage to get care, Virginia Mercury reported March 17.
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Connecticut has joined several other states to propose a medical loss ratio for dental payers, WSHU reported March 13.
The contentious relationship between dentists and payers caused by low reimbursement rates and case denials has sparked reform initiatives nationwide.
Tax season is upon us and the American Dental Association has advice for employee dentists and practice owners to help guide them through it.
Twenty-one percent of dentists plan to drop out of at least one dental insurance network within the next three months, according to a poll from the American Dental Association Health Policy Institute.
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The American Dental Association asked CMS to improve Medicare Advantage plans by making it easier to understand and compare benefits for dental consumers.
Two California bills were introduced in February with the goal of holding dental insurance plans accountable and improving dental coverage.
Nebraska legislators are considering a bill to increase reimbursement rates for Medicaid dental services, Unicameral Update reported Feb. 17.
The Illinois state legislature introduced a three-bill package that aims to increase accountability for dental payers, according to a Feb. 16 report by WAND.
From medical loss ratio moves to increased dental care for adults on Medicaid, here are nine dental payer updates Becker's has reported on since May 22: