Remember we wrote that Texas should beware of DentaQuest and its corporate behavior, which cost the company $11 million in fines in Louisiana for Medicaid contract violations, which was recently cited in a report by the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s office.
DentaQuest’s recent history has been poor
The report noted that “Providers noted continued issues with denials of claims. Some providers reported that the denials are inconsistent with current clinical best practices and guidelines and are the opposite of what is being taught in dental school residency programs. One provider stated, “Perception is that they are looking for ways to save money so they can show the state that they are saving, but they are denying medically necessary and needed care.”
Read more: https://www.tdmr.org/dentaquest-stops-paying-for-two-surface-fillings/
