The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released its final rule for the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Oct. 31, announcing policy updates that take effect Jan. 1, 2026. Among the changes is a new oral health–related quality improvement activity within the merit-based incentive payment system, a program primarily for Medicare-participating physicians.
The merit-based incentive payment system is a Medicare program that adjusts reimbursement for participating physicians based on quality, cost, improvement activities, and use of electronic health records. Under the 2026…
Leased Networks, Hidden Rules & PPO Traps: Protecting Your Practice
Discover how new PPO-to-PPO relationships are reshaping participation—and why yesterday’s strategies may be costing you today. Learn why leased networks create hidden RCM pitfalls that lead to delayed claims, denials, and…
Highlights from Delta Dental’s 2025 State of America’s Oral Health and Wellness Report
Most Americans say they know oral health is part of overall health, but fewer understand how deep the connection goes. That’s the main takeaway from Delta Dental’s 2025 State of…
AMA Partnership with Oral Physicians
Ethics in Health Care The ethical dimensions of health care extend beyond clinical competence to include ongoing education and collaboration among health professionals. The AMA Journal of Ethics serves as…
Salivary Testing
Dental benefits provider United Concordia Dental has partnered with Harmony Health on a pilot program using salivary testing technology. Harmony Health is the nonprofit arm of Oral Genome, the developer of a…
Advancing Wellness Through Salivary Diagnostics
The research discovering new oral systemic connections can’t be ignored. As dental professionals, we need to ask, “Can we provide better patient care?” With the utilization of salivary diagnostics, we…
Addressing Current Challenges
Addressing Current Challenges by Attending “The Insurance Extravaganza” Dental practices today are faced with significant decisions, such as choosing between becoming associates or practice owners—a choice made even more difficult…
Managing Professional Risks: Patient Records, Charting, and Documentation Protocols
Importance of Comprehensive Medical and Dental Health Histories Your practice must ensure that a complete and accurate medical and dental health history is obtained for every new or active patient…
How unifying dental, medical care can advance health for everyone!
Both the American Medical Association (AMA) and Dental Quest are actively working towards this goal, and we must also contribute our support. Submitting a letter of endorsement for this initiative…
How to Improve Efficiency and Revenue with AI
With Christine Taxin & Jeff Williams from Toothy AI In this exclusive webinar, Jeff will delve into: Don’t miss this opportunity to gain invaluable insights.
Making Medical Insurance Work for Your Practice
Dental practices increasingly encounter opportunities to bill medical insurance for eligible procedures. Integrating medical insurance requires structured workflows, accurate coding, and proper documentation. Research shows dental practices billing medical claims…
The Oral-Systemic Connection – Lessons from the Field
As dental professionals, we often focus on teeth and gums, but the mouth can reveal much more about overall health. Research from the American Academy of Periodontology and the Journal…