Dentists press lawmakers on private equity rules, Medicaid reimbursement rates, self-governance

Dentists press lawmakers on private equity rules, Medicaid reimbursement rates, self-governance

By Anne Blythe A legislative proposal put forward by the state Senate that would open the door for hedge funds and private equity firms to acquire, open and operate dental practices not run by licensed dentists in North Carolina has hit a hurdle in the state House of Representatives. The House spending plan that received bipartisan support in an 86-20 vote among state representatives May 22 does not include language created by the other chamber …

Dentists drill lawmakers on private equity ownership, Medicaid reimbursement

June 24. By Anne Blythe/NC Health News. A legislative proposal put forward by the state Senate that would open the door for hedge funds and private equity firms to acquire, open and operate dental practices not run by licensed dentists in North Carolina has hit a hurdle in the state House of Representatives. The House spending plan that […]