1 00:00:00,070 --> 00:00:02,920 This is S Hatton with the Becker's Dentalia O Podcast. 2 00:00:03,900 --> 00:00:07,120 Here's your daily industry news briefing for today, March 16th, 3 00:00:09,340 --> 00:00:13,670 from a proposed medical loss ratio to dentists dropping out of insurance 4 00:00:13,670 --> 00:00:15,950 networks, here are six dental payer updates. 5 00:00:15,950 --> 00:00:19,380 Becker's has reported on since February 20th. One, 6 00:00:19,610 --> 00:00:24,100 Connecticut joined several other states to propose a medical loss ratio for 7 00:00:24,100 --> 00:00:24,933 dental payers. 8 00:00:26,170 --> 00:00:30,750 Two 21% of dentists plan to drop out of at least one dental insurance network 9 00:00:30,750 --> 00:00:31,910 within the next three months. 10 00:00:32,020 --> 00:00:35,510 According to a poll from the American Dental Association Health Policy 11 00:00:35,510 --> 00:00:38,030 Institute. Three. 12 00:00:38,570 --> 00:00:43,190 The ADA s CMS to improve Medicare Advantage plans by making it easier to 13 00:00:43,190 --> 00:00:45,670 understand and compare benefits for dental consumers. 14 00:00:47,980 --> 00:00:52,230 Four two California bills were introduced in February with the goal of holding 15 00:00:52,230 --> 00:00:56,790 dental insurance plans accountable and improving dental coverage. Five. 16 00:00:57,550 --> 00:01:01,390 Nebraska legislators are considering a bill to increase reimbursement rates for 17 00:01:01,630 --> 00:01:04,470 Medicaid dental services. Six. 18 00:01:05,640 --> 00:01:09,540 The Illinois State legislature introduced a three bill package that aims to 19 00:01:09,700 --> 00:01:11,260 increase accountability for dental payers. 20 00:01:12,400 --> 00:01:15,660 If you would like the latest dental and healthcare industry news over tier inbox 21 00:01:15,660 --> 00:01:16,493 every afternoon, 22 00:01:17,020 --> 00:01:20,260 subscribe to the Becker's S Dental Illa Store Review e-newsletter through our 23 00:01:20,260 --> 00:01:23,220 website@www.beckersdental.com.