Denied claims often start with missed or inaccurate insurance verification. MDA-endorsed iCoreVerify is built specifically for dental practices to deliver fast, accurate benefits checks — reducing denials, increasing revenue, and freeing your team to focus on patients instead of paperwork. Click here to watch a short video about how iCoreVerify can streamline your RCM workflow. […]
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U.S. Embassy issues crucial medical insurance warning for travelers
On Feb. 16, the U.S Embassy in the Dominican Republic issued the statement, “The Department of State strongly urges U.S. citizens to consult with their medical insurance company prior to departure to confirm whether their policy applies overseas and if it covers emergency expenses such as a medical evacuation.” “Keep in mind that many foreign doctors […]
Don’t let uncollected production sit idle on your books
When you collect at time of treatment, cash flow is often improved, giving you resources to help your practice grow. MDA-endorsed CareCredit can help you do that. Lois Banta, author, coach, speaker, and founder of Health Enterprises shares key strategies to optimizing cash flow — the lifeblood of any small business. Click here to download […]
MDA members aren’t waiting around — they’re moving to the MDA Health Plan
Across the state, dentists are flocking to the MDA Health Plan for one simple reason: it delivers what the commercial market no longer does — lower costs and stronger benefits. While traditional carriers continue to impose steep premium increases, the MDA Health Plan has remained competitively priced and member-focused. It offers robust coverage options, meaningful […]
What does the the end of Grad PLUS loans mean for you?
With the elimination of Grad PLUS loans and new federal borrowing limits taking effect July 1, 2026, understanding your options is more important than ever. MDA-endorsed SoFi has produced this podcast to help break down what’s changing, who is impacted, and what these changes mean for graduate students and families. Click below to watch. For […]
How to get the most from your health plan
It’s a new year, which means your health insurance deductible reset Jan. 1. Once you’ve met your deductible, you’ll begin to reap the full benefits of your health care plan. But remember, many preventive services are available without charge before your deductible is met, so don’t postpone things like cancer screenings, well visits, counseling, and […]
Reliability isn’t ‘nice to have’ in payment processing’ — it’s essential
A nationwide third-party credit card processing vendor experienced a global network outage earlier this month, leaving many practices temporarily unable to process credit card payments. MDA-endorsed Best Card supports dental practices with stable systems, modern payment tools, and live U.S.-based support when it matters most. In 2025, the average practice saved $6,795 (26%) with Best […]
Dental Practices Are Being Asked to Do More with Less
Dental practices today are under growing financial and operational pressure. Monthly expenses continue to rise, and practice owners are expected to manage more responsibilities than ever. For many dentists, there simply are not enough hours in the day or enough internal support to keep everything running efficiently, often leading to long days that extend well […]
MDA Insurance Receives High Honors
MDA Insurance has received the 2025 State Administrator of the Year award from Dentists Choice. This marks the fifth time MDA Insurance has won this award. This highly desired honor recognizes the agency that consistently demonstrates a high level of new dental professional liability business production, client service, and program administration. In addition, the award […]
Recycling Dental Scrap Metals; a Small Step Toward Sustainability
We all know that recycling dental scrap metal is good for our bottom line. But did you know that it’s also good for our environment? On this Earth Day, let’s look at the good you can do by refining your precious scrap metal. Precious metals like gold and silver do not decompose. That means that […]