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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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Are You a “dentist” or a “Dentist”?

Dentistry Gone Digital

Insurance Agent Insurance agents can usually offer a wide variety of products but, make no mistake, they get paid to sell their company’s insurance policies. You need life insurance. Insurance will solve it. Don’t need insurance now? Market too high? Market too low?

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The Opioid Epidemic and the NOPAIN Act

Dentistry Today

Additionally, the NOPAIN Act addresses insurance coverage for non-opioid treatments. The legislation advocates for policies that ensure insurance providers cover non-opioid pain management options. Medical insurance companies follow Medicare rules and eventually provide similar coverage. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Dr.

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North Carolina Association of Free and Charitable Clinics Expects Surge in Patients

Dentistry Today

Free and charitable clinics in North Carolina that provide low-cost/no-cost health care to the uninsured are expecting an influx of new patients as more than 300,000 people face losing their Medicaid coverage due to changes in the federal insurance program.

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Dropping Insurance Plans: The Agony and the Ecstasy

David Schwab & Associates, Inc.

There are times when this principle applies to dental insurance reimbursement. The most common opening question from prospective patients is, “Do you accept the XYZ insurance plan?” It’s an insurance hang up, in more ways than one. If the answer is “No, we are not in network with that plan,” the phone call often ends abruptly.

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Increased Insurance Transparency Under New California Law

Dentistry Today

This statute is designed to help dental healthcare providers and patients have a clearer understanding of the type of insurance plan before the billing process begins. The mandated disclosure will require insurance plans to openly specify whether their coverage is regulated by federal or state authorities. Rizkallah, DDS. “I

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Top 3 Benefits of Joining a Dental Network

Dentistry Today

You’ll be more visible to patients When you are part of a dental insurance carrier’s network, the carrier will make you more visible to its insured members. You can help more people Being in a network makes your practice more affordable and accessible for patients in your area who have dental insurance.

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