REIMBURSEMENT STRATEGIES – HOW THEY CAN AFFECT COST & DELIVERY OF CARE

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OVERVIEW Healthcare payers have been trying to find the Goldilocks zone in a provider reimbursement model that helps improve access and lower cost while delivering high-quality care. The trick is paying providers fairly for their services without creating an incentive to over- or under-treat based on a payer’s reimbursement methodology. This article is a broad, … Read more

MEET BENECARE’S 2023 – 2024 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT

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SAY HELLO TO ALESSANDRO Say hello to Alessandro Padovani, the recipient of BeneCare’s Rutgers School of Dental Medicine Scholarship. Alessandro is a native of Hammonton, NJ, where he grew up with his parents and twin sister, who is currently attending medical school. Since Alessandro was a young boy, his father emphasized how his athletic ability … Read more

BENECARE TEAMS WITH UP LOCAL SCHOOLS TO CELEBRATE CHILDREN’S DENTAL HEALTH MONTH

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THE MISSION OF CHILDREN’S DENTAL HEALTH MONTH Each February, the American Dental Association (ADA) sponsors National Children’s Dental Health Month (NCDHM). The purpose of this month-long observance is to bring together healthcare providers, educators, and other professionals to help teach children, their parents, and caregivers the importance of good oral health. According to the Centers … Read more

BENECARE AWARDS ANNUAL DENTAL SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP

BENECARE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD As a carrier founded by dental professionals, BeneCare emphasizes the clinical side of the coverage equation and its importance to overall good health. To support that mission, BeneCare has established an annual scholarship at the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine to help support future generations of dental professionals. SCHOLARSHIP QUALIFICATIONS Each year, … Read more

HOW UTILIZATION CAN STABILIZE COSTS

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Summary BeneCare’s outcomes-based dental plans are designed to help remove the barriers to care that can suppress utilization. This encourages members to address accumulated need and consistently maintain preventive care. This creates a shift in the service distribution from treatment towards prevention, helping to lower cost trends and stabilizing premium rates over the long term. … Read more

THREE KEYS TO BENDING THE COST CURVE

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By Patrice Ierardi, DMD, BeneCare Dental Director SUMMARY. On average cost trends in medical and dental care services have consistently outpaced inflation.[i] Utilization is one of the primary drivers, but reducing utilization strictly for cost-control reasons is not a long-term strategy towards achieving improved oral health outcomes. The key to making cost control a result … Read more

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