Rhode Island and Louisiana pass dental loss ratio bills
Lawmakers in Louisiana and Rhode Island passed bills that hold dental insurance companies accountable, requiring more specifics on what plans…
Nearly 27% of dentists may drop insurance networks in 2024: Report
About 27% of dentists may drop insurance networks this year, according to a new report from the American Dental Association’s Health Policy…
States experience Medicaid wins
A number of states have experienced Medicaid wins within the dental community over the past few months. From victories like…
Breaking free: why companies are ditching traditional health plans for self-funded solutions
The importance of health insurance cannot be overstated—it is a critical component of employee well-being and financial security. For decades,…
ADA Files Amicus Brief for Insurance Reform in US Supreme Court
CHICAGO, June 12, 2024 — The American Dental Association (ADA) filed an amicus (friend of the court) brief to the United States Supreme Court…
Timely feedback is critical for value-based care incentives to work
Establishing how private-sector value-based care (VBC) arrangements can successfully improve quality, equity and affordability remains a work in progress. As…
2024 Medical Loss Ratio Rebates
The Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) provision of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) limits the amount of premium income that insurers…