An audit of dental records, usually performed by an outside party such as a dental board or dental insurance investigator
With over 13,000 tax jurisdictions, compliance with sales and use tax is a financial necessity for dental practices. This blog post breaks all of this down, explains vital CDT codes needed for reporting, and offers tips for a clean audit. Keep your practice’s financial health as bright as your patients’ smiles, and don’t let sales and use tax become a pain in the tooth.
Dental practices often struggle with low PPO reimbursements, leading some to consider HITECH waivers as a financial loophole. However, using privacy laws to mandate out-of-pocket payments is a high-stakes gamble. This blog explores the legal risks — from fraud allegations to HIPAA violations — and offers legitimate alternatives to ensure your practice stays profitable without compromising its compliance or reputation.
Understanding dental audits is essential for practice security. This post breaks down the key differences between focused and utilization reviews, offers strategies for responding to record requests, and explains why meticulous clinical documentation is your best defense when faced with an audit. Read on to learn how to ensure your practice remains compliant, protected, and prepared in the event your practice is audited.