Andrew Oreffice

Dental Practice
How to get Medicaid dental compliance right
One way Medicaid officials look for potential fraud cases is to look at an office's compliance program. As Andrew Oreffice, a senior vice president at Benevis Practice Services writes, having a comprehensive compliance program in place is a good way to get ahead of any issues.
May 7, 2017
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Is there a silver lining for Medicaid dentistry under Trump?
With efforts underway to repeal and replace the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act alongside proposed changes to Medicaid funding, many in the dental industry are in a state of flux. As Andrew Oreffice, a senior vice president at Benevis Practice Services writes, dental leaders are bracing for potentially sweeping changes to the Medicaid program, but maybe there is hope for positive change.
March 21, 2017
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