The Illinois legislature recently passed a bill that would require insurers to cover all craniofacial surgeries for kids up until the age of 19, wcia.com reported March 31.
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Below are four dental companies that completed funding rounds in the first quarter:
Dental insurance claims platform Zentist launched an AI-guided platform that provides automated explanations of benefits for dental patients and DSOs.
The Maine Senate has passed a bill that would establish a dental loss ratio that aligns with the medical loss ratio required under the Affordable Care Act, Fox affiliate WFVX reported March 23.
HHS' Covid-19 Uninsured Program has stopped accepting claims for COVID-19 testing and treatment because of a lack of sufficient funds, and it could affect dental services.
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Massachusetts lawmakers are considering a proposal to impose spending barriers on private dental insurers, the Gloucester Daily Times reported March 22.
Maryland legislators are considering a proposal that would add basic dental coverage for Medicaid recipients in the state, the Cumberland Times-News reported March 18.
Whether purchasing or selling a dental practice, there's one financial tip individuals should always consider, the California Dental Association reported March 21.
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee's budget includes funds to expand dental benefits to those on the state's Medicaid program, TennCare, and incentivize dentists to open practices in underserved communities, Nashville's NPR affiliate WPLN News reported March 21.
Dental group Brush365 has partnered with payment platform FeatherPay to give patients flexibility on how they pay for dental care.