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Should I Drop That Insurance Plan?

Dentistry Today

A frequent topic of discussion on social media these days is whether to drop out of dental insurance plans. In the most recent Levin Group national dental survey, we found that only 10% of practices stated that they were completely fee-for-service. Every year, practices should perform an insurance analysis.

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3 big insurance mistakes dental practices are making

Dentistry Gone Digital

As we dive deeper into 2021, dental insurance expert Teresa Duncan of Odyssey Management is seeing three big issues with dental insurance that practices encounter. First , some practices have yet to switch over to the 2019 ADA insurance claim form. To view a copy of this license, visit [link].

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Do You Have 100% Collections?

Dentistry Today

First, unless you have an all fee-for-service practice, you cannot apply the yardstick of standardizing everything. Dental insurance, which has allowed many patients to receive treatment they might not otherwise have, has created an incredible level of complexity. Does the insurer ever increase reimbursements?

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Help Your Patients Maximize Their Dental Insurance Benefits Before 2022

Planet DDS

Now is the perfect time to help your patients take full advantage of their end-of-year dental benefits. With many insurance plans having a “use it or lose it” policy, you can help your patients by reminding them of expiring benefits as we approach the end of the year. According to the National Association of Dental Plans , only 2.8%

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eAssist Dental Solutions Mourns the Passing of Dr. Charles Blair, DDS

Dentistry Today

His legacy of innovation, mentorship, and dedication to dental practice management will forever be remembered. As a pioneer in the field, he played a pivotal role in reshaping dental practice management. Practice Booster, the brainchild of Dr. Blair, remains committed to honoring his vision.

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Planet DDS Enhances RCM Workflow with DentalXChange’s XConnect APIs

Dentistry Today

Planet DDS , a leading provider of cloud-based dental practice management solutions, is announcing a significant upcoming enhancement to its Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) workflow, leveraging the new XConnect APIs from its long-time partner, DentalXChange.

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Collecting Payment Out of Network

David Schwab & Associates, Inc.

The answer is that the patient can use HSA/FSA to pay the practice in full and then reimburse their HSA/FSA when the insurance reimbursement check is received. It would be easier for the patient to put the full treatment amount on their credit card and subsequently get reimbursed to the extent allowed by the insurance company.

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