10 federal government, policy updates for dentists to know
By Ariana Portalatin
Originally at beckersdental.com
Summary & scoring by The Bell Brief (Dr. Jennifer Bell) using the Drill-Down Protocol (Drill-Down Score) — not the original publisher.
Why it matters for dental
Federal policy shifts on provider exclusions, fraud enforcement, and dental insurance reforms directly affect billing, participation in Medicare/Medicaid, and revenue cycles for any practice that accepts government payers or negotiates with insurers.
Key points
- CMS gained authority to exclude individual providers and entities from Medicare and Medicaid participation.
- A top CMS official targets a four-fold increase in provider suspensions within six months using new exclusion powers and AI tools.
- CMS data show 77% of fiscal year 2025 Medicaid improper payments stemmed from insufficient documentation rather than fraud.
- H.R. 1521 would bar insurers from setting fees for uncovered dental services; ADA urged Congress to add state oversight of self-funded plans and prior-authorization reform.
Who should care
Read the original on Becker's Dental + DSO Review
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