We no longer “hit the ground running” when we go to work in the morning. The everyday stress of a busy schedule overlapping to maximize time is now much different due to the pandemic. The new rules must play out to keep everyone safe in the...
The Health and Human Services (HHS) CARES Act Provider Relief Fund has been a literal lifeline for dental practices across the country during the COVID-19 pandemic. Eligible dentists can receive a reimbursement of 2% of their annual reported patient revenue. Funds were originally intended only...
Across the country, dental practices are slowly opening to see patients other than those in an "emergency" situation. Some practices have full schedules, and others struggle with too much open time and reluctant patients. The dentists that kept in contact with patients with information and...
Government orders are binding, but dental association recommendations are not; some states require more mitigation than others; do you listen to the ADA or the CDC? Homeland security says dentistry is an essential business, and so goes the continuing rhetoric. The news changes daily, and...
In the wake of the panic and spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the United States, many dental practices are closing their doors to help halt the spread of this disease and protect their patients, team, and communities. However, in many states, Coronavirus (COVID-19) has...
Our partner, Dr. Charles Blair and the team at Practice Booster® are the unmatched experts at helping dental practices properly code for maximum reimbursement. In April 2018, they authored the following article entitled Telehealth/ Teledentistry: The Future Is Here in their newsletter. Much of this...
We know these are uncertain times for many dentists in America. In accordance with suggestions from the American Dental Association and the White House to stop non-essential dental procedures, many dentists are closing their doors to help stop the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19). If you're...
As you already know, our country is facing a National State of Emergency due to the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). This week the White House and ADA recommended postponement of non-essential dental treatment. During times of instability and uncertainty, it is important to remember the things you can rely...
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and The Dental Industry With the growing concern about the developing coronavirus, many individuals and businesses are responding to the outbreak in various ways. But, it can be difficult to know how to properly respond if you lack sufficient information about this virus. This issue...
Delta is requiring proof of treatment in the form of clinical notes, which means an easier, more expedited insurance claims process for both you and us here at eAssist. To be more specific, Delta says: “Narratives as documentation are not considered legal entities nor are they...
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, otherwise known as HIPAA, is the one of the most important pieces of legislation that your practice is required to enforce. HIPAA is a regulatory program that mandates your employees to follow a set of rules that help...
