70% of Americans Support Adding Dental Care to Medicare
A new poll has found broad national support for adding dental coverage to Medicare along with indications a candidate’s stance on the issue.
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Older Adults Visit the Dentist Much Less Often
Visits to the dentist drop significantly after the age of 80, according to researchers at New York University’s Rory Meyers College of Nursing.
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A Third of Medicare Beneficiaries Don’t Get Regular Dental Care
One out of three adults covered by Medicare aren’t getting regular dental care, according to a survey by the Senior Citizens League (TSCL). .
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Only A Third of Older Adults Have Dental Insurance
In 2017, only 34.3% of adults between the ages of 65 and 74 had dental insurance, according to the National Center for Health.
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Australian Think Tank Proposes Dental Insurance Coverage for All
The Grattan Institute is proposing a Medicare-style universal insurance scheme for primary dental care to ensure all Australians can go to the dentist.
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65% of Medicare Beneficiaries Lack Dental Coverage
Almost two-thirds of Medicare beneficiaries (65%), or nearly 37 million people, lack dental coverage, and many go without needed care, according to the.
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Study Calls for More Oral Health in Geriatric Fellowship Training
Oral health is one of the greatest unmet healthcare needs for the elderly, according to the University of Massachusetts Medical School (UMMS), which.
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Walgreens Settles Fraud Cases for $269.2 Million
On January 22, 2019, the United States Department of Justice (USDOJ) announced the settlement of two separate fraud cases against Walgreens Boots Alliance.
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93% of Adults Favor Adding Dental Coverage to Medicare
More than 55 million older adults access healthcare services through Medicare, but they are limited when it comes to accessing oral healthcare. Original.
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Beyond Medicare: What to Tell Your Retired Patients about Dental Coverage
In the course of your practice, retired patients seeking dental insurance have probably approached you. How can you point them in the right.
