Patti DiGangi, Christine Taxin, and Jan Palmer

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DentalCodeology: What dentists need to know about Medicare now
In this excerpt from their book DentalCodeology, authors Patti DiGangi, Christine Taxin, and Jan Palmer discuss the changes in Medicare, provide updates on upcoming registration deadlines, and answer some common questions dentists have about Medicare registration.
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