Dr. Michael W. Davis

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Doctor identity theft is not a victimless crime
Dr. Michael W. Davis discusses recent identity theft cases involving billing that dentists should be aware of.
August 23, 2023
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Dental Practice
Use caution when applying for the employee retention tax credit
The Employee Retention Tax Credit may seem like the latest pandemic relief darling, but Dr. Michael W. Davis urges owner dentists to proceed with caution. Taxpayers claiming the credit are likely to face scrutiny from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service.
October 26, 2022
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Insurance
ADA puts money where its mouth is on insurance reform
The ADA has committed $5 million to support a medical loss ratio (MLR) ballot initiative in Massachusetts that would require dental insurance companies to operate at a minimum MLR. Dr. Michael W. Davis explains why the funding is a watershed moment for dental insurance reform.
September 20, 2022
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Book Review: Ethically Challenged captures private equity intrusion
In her new book Ethically Challenged: Private Equity Storms US Health Care, Laura Katz Olsen presents a thorough investigation and analysis of private equity's involvement in the U.S. healthcare system, writes Dr. Michael W. Davis in this book review.
August 16, 2022
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Federally Qualified Health Center
Conn. passes legislation to discourage FQHC patient churning
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed the state's fiscal year 2023 budget adjustment bill into law last month, which contains a provision concerning the provision of nonemergency dental services at federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) in the state.
June 5, 2022
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Second Opinion: How private equity secured dental PPP loans
Two years ago, the federal government created the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to help small businesses weather the turbulent start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Michael Davis asks whether it was moral for practices affiliated with private equity-backed companies to secure PPP loans.
March 30, 2022
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Dental Practice
Doctor-to-doctor identify theft: Part 3 -- My firsthand experience
In this three-part series, Dr. Michael W. Davis explores the many facets of doctor-to-doctor identity theft. The third installment in the series addresses Davis' own experience with identity theft and the actions he took to help resolve the issue.
January 6, 2022
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Doctor-to-doctor identify theft: Part 2 -- Stolen without consent
In this three-part series, Dr. Michael W. Davis explores the many facets of doctor-to-doctor identity theft. The second installment in the series addresses identity theft that occurs without the consent of the dentist.
January 5, 2022
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Doctor-to-doctor identify theft: Part 1 -- Stolen with consent
In this three-part series, Dr. Michael W. Davis explores the many facets of doctor-to-doctor identity theft. The first installment in the series addresses identity theft that occurs with the consent of the dentist.
January 4, 2022
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FTC cracks down on fake online reviews
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is cracking down on fake online reviews, writes Dr. Michael W. Davis. The government agency sent a warning notice to more than 700 major U.S. companies, including numerous ones connected to the dental industry.
November 15, 2021
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