Neb. dentists get audited for Medicaid prophies
Many Nebraska dentists have opted not to take any more Medicaid patients after being audited for $22 prophies, a pediatric dentist told a recent U.S.
Many Nebraska dentists have opted not to take any more Medicaid patients after being audited for $22 prophies, a pediatric dentist told a recent U.S.
Despite Florida’s claims that privatizing Medicaid will resolve problems, a federal judge has refused to dismiss a lawsuit that alleges the state does not provide
The Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Payment Access Commission (MACPAC) has recommended that the U.S. Congress should extend CHIP funding for a transition
The Altarum Institute has received a $9.4 million award from the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation to reduce childhood dental disease in Michigan. The
As dental sealants may help cut the rate of tooth decay in a child’s most cavity-prone teeth by up to 60%, the U.S. Community Preventive
The ADA is urging federal health officials to exclude dentists from proposed regulations that would deny claims for Medicare Part D drugs unless the prescriber
Church Street Health Management (CSHM), which operates 70 Small Smiles dental clinics in 22 states and the District of Columbia, has been excluded from participation
Dental hygienists can play a critical role in improving access to high-quality services, especially for underserved populations and children, according to a new report by
Connecticut is one of the few U.S. states that includes pediatric dental insurance in all of the health plans that it offers through Access Health
The Washington State Dental Association (WSDA) has established a toll-free number and website to help parents connect their children to local dentists that accept their
A Kansas program that provides cleanings, fluoride varnishes, and sealants to schoolchildren is on hold after managed care companies took over the state’s Medicaid program.
The National Association of Dental Plans (NADP) has published a new guide to help consumers understand the options and complexities regarding pediatric dental coverage options