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- New claims payment options available through ECHO HealthOn July 10, 2023, Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield Dental transitioned to a more efficient and faster reimbursement and explanation of payment (EOP) process through PNC Healthcare and ECHO Health.
- United Concordia's network expansion letter
We are excited to announce effective October 1st 2022, United Concordia's network that supports the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP), and also provides access for members of their commercial business, is expanding to provide increased access to care through our Arkansas Blue Cross PPP network.
- Caring for Your Pregnant PatientsMaternal mortality rates are rising in the U.S.¹ Poor oral health increases a pregnant woman's risk of high blood pressure, a precursor to preeclampsia, which can lead to major complications, even death. Fortunately, with proactive, preventive medical and dental care, the risk of maternal mortality decreases.
- Medicare Advantage Can Grow Your Practice
Each day 10,000 people in the U.S. turn 65. The population of adults 65 years of age and older is growing and will likely be a larger part of your dental practice in the years ahead.
- Introducing the Arkansas Blue Medicare Advantage Network
Arkansas Blue Medicare Advantage network effective January 1, 2022.
- Pre-med notification page e973
There has been no change to the indications for pre-meds. However, due to the large number of C. diff. cases from Clindamycin, penicillin allergic patients are now to be prescribed a Z-Pak, clarithromycin or doxycycline. Keflex may still be considered if there is no cross-allergenicity.