Medicaid

Iowa Dentist Prevails in Denial of Claims Appeal

The Supreme Court of Iowa ruled in favor of appellee Robert F. Colwell, DDS,...

Washington Dentists to Pay $1 Million Over Fraudulent Medicaid Billing

The CareOne Dental Corporation and its owners will pay $1 million over allegations that...

SDF Programs Could Save Millions for Medicaid

Substituting silver diamine fluoride (SDF) for traditional restorative care in treating young children for...

Healthcare Reform Report Holds Significant Implications for Dentistry

On October 12, 2017, President Donald Trump directed the departments of Health and Human...

Wisconsin Budget Aims to Increase Access to Dental Care

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers has announced that his budget will include a $43 million...

Walgreens Settles Fraud Cases for $269.2 Million

On January 22, 2019, the United States Department of Justice (USDOJ) announced the settlement...

Arkansas Dentist Arrested for Medicaid Fraud

Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge has announced the arrest of a North Little Rock...

Orthodontist Settles With AG for $9 Million in Licensing Case

New York Attorney General Letitia James has announced a $9 million settlement with Diamond...

Unlicensed Dentist Faces Jail Time for Healthcare Fraud

Luis Omar Vargas, an unlicensed dentist, was convicted after a two-week jury trial on...

Reimbursement Rates Remain a Top Concern Among Dentists

Declining reimbursement rates is the top industry concern among dentists, according to a national...