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What Causes a LARA Investigation?

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Question: Over the years, several of my colleagues and I have been the subject of investigations by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. In most of these cases it’s hard to imagine why LARA is...more

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The Difference Between ‘Non-Covered’ vs. ‘Disallowed’ Services

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Question: I have had several colleagues describe their experience with dental plan audits. All of them have had to pay something back. Sometimes they say this is due to a service being deemed a “noncovered service.” Other...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

OIG Approves Dental Supplies Distributor’s Plan to Expand Loyalty Program

The Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) recently released a favorable advisory opinion, OIG Advisory Opinion No. 24-10 (the “Opinion”) to a dental supplies distributor (the “Requestor”...more

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Update: Hiring a CRNA to Work in Your Practice

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Question: Am I able to hire a certified registered nurse anesthetist to administer anesthesia in my practice? Am I able to supervise these services myself? Are there requirements I must meet to be able to do this? ...more

Console and Associates, P.C.

Federal Investigation of Anterior Growth Guidance Appliance (AGGA) Dental Device Prompts Wave of Lawsuits

When a doctor suggests that a medical device may help you, they’ll explain a little bit about how the device works; however, truly understanding how any given device works often requires either a medical or scientific...more

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.

Dental Care Becoming More Disability Inclusive

Dental care rarely gets attention as a disability rights issue, but numerous people with disabilities suffer from inadequate and inaccessible dental care. According to a 2012 study of more than 4,700 patients with...more

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HELP! FTC Staff Steps Up to the Plate with Guidance for State Officials on Regulating Occupational Boards

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Answering the call from state officials seeking advice regarding antitrust compliance for state boards responsible for regulating occupations, Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Staff have stepped up to answer two questions...more

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Texas to Require Registration of Dental Support Organizations

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On June 14, 2015, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed into law Senate Bill No. 519, which imposes new registration requirements on dental support organizations (“DSOs”). The DSO business model is built around the provision of...more

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