Revenue Cycle Management

Here are five dental payer stories Becker's has reported on since April 20:

Guardian recently added several dental benefit options for members to promote well-being, consumer value and accessibility.

Dental insurer Beam Dental plans to hire 100 team members this year after doubling its members and revenue in 2021. 

The New Hampshire Senate unanimously passed a bill by Rep. Joe Schapiro on April 21 to give dental care to adults on Medicaid, according to sentinelsource.com.

The Hawaii legislature is considering options to fund adult dental coverage under Medicaid after not having a dental benefit in more than a decade, ABC affiliate KITV reported April 19. 

Seven dental payer updates since March 15:

A nonpartisan group of more than 90 organizations is asking Congress to lift a federal funding ban that is prohibiting states and tribal communities from accessing health workforce grants for dental therapy programs.

Epic Insurance Brokers and Consultants acquired Treloar & Heisel, expanding Epic's financial planning and insurance services to dental and medical professionals.

The Maryland legislature has approved a bill to add comprehensive dental benefits for adults under Medicaid, ABC affiliate WMDT reported April 6. 

Florida's Medicaid dental benefits will remain under its own program despite efforts to roll it into the state's managed care system, Florida Politics reported April 6.