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House Insurance Committee hears bill to require fee-free dental payment option
Summary
The Michigan House Insurance Committee heard testimony on House Bill 4860 at a committee meeting where the measure's sponsor and dental industry representatives described how so-called virtual credit card payments can reduce reimbursements to dentists and increase office administrative burdens.
The Michigan House Insurance Committee heard testimony on House Bill 4860 at a committee meeting where the measure's sponsor and dental industry representatives described how so-called virtual credit card payments can reduce reimbursements to dentists and increase office administrative burdens.
House Bill 4860 would require that a health plan or nonprofit dental care organization offer at least one method of payment that is free from fees so that dentists receive the full agreed-upon amount for services. Chair Harris introduced the bill and called Bill Sullivan of the Michigan Dental Association to testify in support.
“This is an issue facing every dentist in…
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