ADA pushes FTC to investigate dental insurance market competition
ADA formally asks FTC to investigate dental insurance competition; outcomes could affect your payer contracts and claims processes.
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10 dental Medicaid updates from Q1 2026
Q1 2026 Medicaid updates affect billing and eligibility across states; verify local rules with your payer.
Dentistry faces headwinds from debt, costs, and insurance pressures
Shows why dental school graduates and practice owners are reassessing career viability and employment models.
Nebraska Medicaid patients face access gaps as dentist participation drops
State Medicaid network erosion is reducing patient access; relevant for practices evaluating Medicaid participation risk.
ADA urges FTC investigation into dental insurance competition
ADA seeks FTC dental insurance investigation. Practices should track potential market changes affecting reimbursement and contract negotiations.
States advance Medicaid dental coverage expansions
U.S. dental practices accepting Medicaid should monitor state legislation for coverage and reimbursement changes affecting patient eligibility.
North Carolina proposes 47% Medicaid reimbursement increase for dentists
North Carolina proposes major Medicaid fee increase; relevant for DSOs and practices treating state insurance patients.
US federal policy changes reshape dental practice landscape
US DSO leaders need to understand how Medicaid and ACA policy shifts affect reimbursement and patient volume projections.
22% of US dentists have dropped insurers in early 2026
US trend showing practice economics shift: 22% of dentists already out of networks in Q1 2026, up from 35% who intended to drop.
Medicaid's fragmented state programs create barriers for dental providers
U.S. dental leaders identify Medicaid fragmentation as unsolved problem; federal standardization could improve access.
US dental reimbursement rates lag behind inflation
US practices are losing ground on reimbursement versus inflation. Check your state rates and adjust budgets accordingly.