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- Groups urge IRS to reconsider pediatric dental tax credits
NADP, the American Dental Association and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry joined 43 other groups in sending a letter to the Treasury secretary asking the IRS to include the cost of purchasing standalone pediatric dental plans in calculating tax credits for health insurance premiums under the Affordable Care Act. The IRS has interpreted the rule in a way that could penalize families that buy standalone pediatric dental plans, the groups say. DrBicuspid.com (free registration)
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 | Provider Management Suite
The Enterprise System Provider Management Suite is designed to simplify the administration of provider and clinic location information, fee schedules, and reimbursement schedules, as well as dramatically improve the efficiency of your provider contracting and credentialing efforts. Learn more about the features and benefits. |
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- ADA urges states to deal with adult dental-care crisis
The American Dental Association is urging states to expand Medicaid dental benefits for adults. An estimated 5.3 million adults will gain dental benefits under the Affordable Care Act, but most will be in the handful of states that provide extensive Medicaid benefits and will expand eligibility under the law. Care coordination and reducing compartmentalization can also help, the group said. DrBicuspid.com (free registration)
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- Scientists hope to apply lessons from alligator mouths to humans
A thin layer of stem cells in the dental lamina at the base of each tooth allows alligators to regrow 2,000 to 3,000 teeth over their lives, researchers report in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Similar stem cells in human tissue go dormant soon after young children finish making their replacement teeth. Scientists hope further alligator studies lead to techniques that allow humans to regrow teeth. HealthDay News
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 | Payers evolve to compete in a new B2C buyer's market.
The Affordable Care Act is ushering in a new age of consumer choice. The ability to gain and maintain a share of the all new individual market will rest on the strength of its plan benefits and member service capabilities. To outcompete in a post-reform era, click here. |
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- May 21 webinar explores mommy marketing
Today’s mom is different than every previous generation of moms. They’re busy. Whether they work outside the home or not, they work long and hard to manage their households and the well-being of their families. For brands and companies, cultivating this important consumer segment means big bucks and fierce loyalty if you reach them with relevance. But that can seem difficult to do. They can’t be reached through traditional marketing channels. Join NADP and Kelly McDonald on May 21 at 1 p.m. Central for Mommy Marketing - How to reach the Hearts and Wallets of Today's Modern Mom. McDonald will show you exactly how to effectively tap into this large, lucrative and loyal market. Visit the Knowledge Center section of the NADP website for more information.
- Network with industry leaders at CONVERGE 2013
In addition to its outstanding professional development sessions, CONVERGE 2013 offers ample networking opportunities including Monday’s Golf Tournament and Opening Reception plus the Dental Dash on Wednesday morning. The Golf Tournament, sponsored by Ameritas Life Insurance Corporation, is a relaxed, fun-filled way to kick off CONVERGE 2013. Golfers can make important professional contacts and catch up with colleagues as they play 18 holes at the historic Desert Pines Golf Club. Golf Tournament registration is $99 per person which includes green fee, cart rental, transportation from the hotel and a boxed lunch delivered on the course. Club rental on site is $50. Sign up when you register for CONVERGE 2013.
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