May GPS Newsletter 2024

NEELY DENTAL

39 Dellsing Drive, Vandalia, OH 45377

NEW TEETH DENTAL HOUSTON

4005 Broadway St, Houston, TX 77087

NEW TEETH DENTAL LEAGUE CITY

2750 W. Main St. #D, League City, TX 77573

OMNI DENTAL MCMURRAY

3035 Washington Rd, Suite 3, McMurray, PA 15317

OMNI DENTAL SHADYSIDE

202 S Highland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206

AKRON SMILE COMPLETE HEALTH DENTISTRY

508 E Exchange St., Akron, OH 44304

SHIRER FAMILY DENTISTRY

420 Hitchcock Pkwy, Aiken, SC 29801

GPS

DENTIST - PENNSYLVANIA

LEAD PAYROLL COORDINATOR - GPS DENTAL

DENTIST - FORT SMITH, AR

DENTIST - KANSAS

DENTIST - ROYAL OAK FAMILY DENTISTRY

DENTIST - TEXAS

DENTIST - WASHINGTON Visit our Careers page to review current openings: https://gps.dental/join-the-team

Shoutouts

Hygienist Shout-out

Hats off to Tara Bonneau at Greeley Dental Care for achieving a remarkable $80,412 in production for the month of April!

Big props to Drs. Norman, Obeck, and Foy Dentistry for handling more than $36,000 in transactions using Pearly in the past month!

ALICIA SMITH PROMOTED TO CHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER

Alicia is a CPA and the Chief Accounting Officer based in Mansfield, Texas. As a certified public accountant and a personal financial specialist, Alicia ensures that the organization’s debits equal their credits. She prefers to dig her boots in and get the job done. Procrastination is never on her agenda. Alicia follows the philosophy, “If you don’t know, ask!” Teams that lean on each other’s knowledge are always the ones that thrive. Alicia values hearing her team’s pain points as it allows her to work with them to alleviate those frustrations. In the future, Alicia aspires to continue working, building efficiencies in GPS’ accounting processes and maintaining the high quality of the organization. When she’s not working, she spends her time at the ball fields.

Doctor Spotlight

Dr. Jeffrey Lowe, Lifetime Dental Care

“When you live in Western Kansas (Hays, population 20,000) your options are limited for pulling equity out of your dental practice.

My wife, Jana, and I built our practice from scratch. We bought the land 22 years ago, built the building and over time added 3 more operatories, growing from 5 employees to 18. It took a LOT of blood, sweat and tears to grow Lifetime Dental Care to what it is today. That being said, we knew that our practice was valuable . . . only to the extent that someone would be willing to buy it. In Kansas, the only entity that can own a dental practice is a dentist (who also must work in the practice 50% of the time it is open for business), unless you partner with a DSO.

Enter GPS!! Before partnering with GPS we felt that our only option was to hope that an associate dentist would one day come along and buy in. You can guess how easy it is to attract an associate dentist to Western Kansas (in a state that doesn’t have any dental schools). Gratefully, Jana and I have been very well compensated for our legacy and the pressures of equity preservation are GONE!!!”

-Dr. Jeffrey Lowe, Lifetime Dental Care

For those that missed it last month, we want to share how incredibly proud of our Doctor Partner, Dr. John Bocchi, and his family for their remarkable contribution! Together with ThinkKindness.org, they’ve played a crucial role in establishing the first medical/dental clinic at the Amani Centre for Street Children in Tanzania, Africa.

They were able to see over 40 kids who have never been to the dentist before. It’s truly inspiring to witness the positive impact they made in the world through the transformative power of dentistry! ��

Watch the special news segment now! ��

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May True North Challenge

WE WILL HAVE 2 CHALLENGES FOR MAY!

1. The office with the highest hygiene recare percentage gets 25 points. This is office-based. When submitting your office’s recare percentage—submit each team member’s name so everyone gets their points! (You can upload a document with everyone’s name)

2. Leave GPS a review! This will be individual-based. Leave GPS a 5-star review on Google or Glassdoor to receive 25 points. Please submit a screenshot of your review along with your name.

Google Link: https://g.page/r/Cf4Y4BUx55AvEB0/review Glassdoor Link: https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-atGPS-Dental-EI_IE8956048.11,21.htm

Notice

ALL True North Quarterly winner trophies and certificates were mailed to each office last week with further instructions, can also be read here.

If you attended the forum, the you should be receiving just the trophies.

In case you missed it, here’s a preview into the True North program.

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REDEEMING YOUR TRUE NORTH POINTS

The minimum “cash out” number is 25 points. You can ask me for your Snappy Gift at 25 points or you can let your points build up all year. If you have 100 points but only want to cash out 50, you can do that too!

Once you have decided you are ready to cash out, you will email Makayla Ullrich asking to cash out (x) amount of points. Click the “Cash Out” button below to email your request.

Once we have received your email to cash out, we will send you your Snappy gift via email. At that point, your points will be deducted. From there you will be directed to Snappy.com where you will be able to choose from a list of gifts in the price range you chose.

50 points = $50

You will receive your gift in the mail shortly!

Contact: Makayla Ullrich at mullrich@gps.dental

⏯ Watch the video to learn more!

Here are the catalogs for the Snappy gifts at different price points. This will help you decide if you want to cash out or save up points!

$25: https://web.snappygifts.com/choose/46xrcYsrTR

$50: https://web.snappygifts.com/choose/p3xNwm68z3

$100: https://web.snappygifts.com/choose/UL0uVU4uBs

$500: https://web.snappygifts.com/choose/yIX5z4PU0V

We hope this helps everyone understand Snappy a little better! Let Mikayla know if you have any other questions. If you need a catalog for a different price point, she can help with that too!

YOUR POINTS HERE:

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Dental Care Team Outing

IPD Competition

2024GPS Summit

Hosted by GPS Dental

ANNUAL CE EVENT EXCLUSIVE TO ALL GPS DENTISTS (PARTNER AND ASSOCIATES)

CE BREAKOUT SESSIONS

OPTIONAL HANDS-ON CE

NETWORKING

VENDOR HAPPY HOUR

TOP GOLF DINNERS —AND MORE!

(All hotel accommodations & meals provided by GPS.)

July 25-28, 2024

DALLAS, TEXAS

THE ADOLPHUS HOTEL

LAST CALL FOR VENDORS

is Jun 1, 2024

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“It takes sadness to know happiness, noise to appreciate silence and absence to value

REMINDER!

Employees must maintain 30 working hours in order to keep their health insurance benefits. This is not a GPS requirement, but it is an insurance regulation. If you have any questions, please reach out to our Benefits Coordinator, Angie Stout at astout@gps.dental

Using DS Core to Empower Your Team to Power Your Aligner Practice

Course Description

DS Core is a powerful tool that provides our entire dental team with the tools to better assess, understand, and educate our patients on their oral healthcare needs and options In this course, Dr Sharma will outline how his offices have successfully used DS Core to help his team link all of the patient records that they obtain to efficiently diagnose, present, and execute treatment for orthodontic aligners.

Learning Objectives

Understand how DS Core functions as a centralized diagnostic, case presentation and treatment planning tool.

Discuss how hygienists, assistants and treatment coordinator can leverage the power of DS Core to improve their patient engagement and communication

Specifically outline how DS Core functions to create a cohesive A-Z workflow for orthodontic Aligners

Featured Speaker

Dr Vishal Sharma is a Calgary-based dentist who graduated from the University of Saskatchewan, College of Dentistry He made Calgary his home in 2004 and has been practicing general dentistry there ever since Dr Vishal Sharma is the clinical director of two large downtown Calgary clinics, where he utilizes advanced technology to help facilitate a more predictable treatment outcome, in the most efficient and comfortable way possible. When meeting Dr. Sharma, it is quite evident that practicing dentistry is his passion Dr. Sharma spends a considerable amount of time away attending continuing education courses to remain current with the latest technologies the world of dentistry has to offer

Speaker Disclosure: Speaker is being compensated by Dentsply Sirona for this event, but does not have monetary or other interest(s) with Dentsply Sirona or any other company whose products are discussed or presented in this presentation

For questions about this program, please contact: ce.info@dentsplysirona.com

Aligning your Hygiene Team for Orthodontic Aligner Success

Course Description

For a General Practice, a logical place to focus your aligner growth is in the hygiene room. The benefits of a ‘betterbalanced bite’ for a patient’s long-term dental and overall health are well established Leveraging your hygiene team to ensure that the hygienist, dentist and the entire office are aligned in their messaging is often the best and fastest way to grow the orthodontic part of your practices Dr Vishal Sharma will discuss the methodology used to improve case acceptance, which then improves the oral health of your patients.

Learning Objectives

Discuss the benefits of orthodontics from a hygiene perspective

Outline the Digital Dental Hygiene Exam and Dentist handoff

Present a strategy on how a hygienist can seamlessly have a meaningful discussion on orthodontic issues related to hygiene, with their patients.

Featured Speaker

Dr Vishal Sharma is a Calgary-based dentist who graduated from the University of Saskatchewan, College of Dentistry He made Calgary his home in 2004 and has been practicing general dentistry there ever since Dr Vishal Sharma is the clinical director of two large downtown Calgary clinics, where he utilizes advanced technology to help facilitate a more predictable treatment outcome, in the most efficient and comfortable way possible When meeting Dr Sharma, it is quite evident that practicing dentistry is his passion Dr Sharma spends a considerable amount of time away attending continuing education courses to remain current with the latest technologies the world of dentistry has to offer

Speaker Disclosure: Speaker is being compensated by Dentsply Sirona for this event, but does not have monetary or other interest(s) with Dentsply Sirona or any other company whose products are discussed or presented in this presentation

For questions about this program, please contact:

Ensuring Your Clear Aligner Consult is Set Up for Success

Course Description

If you want to deliver a complete, detailed, and efficient clear aligner consult that efficiently answers all of your patients’ questions, this course is for you. Dr. Sharma will discuss, step by step, how to sequence your consultation to simultaneously address the health NEEDS and the esthetic WANTS of your patients He will discuss how to best leverage your hygiene team as well as your digital technology in this process to ensure success!

Learning Objectives

Understand the steps needed for a complete and thorough orthodontic consult

Correctly sequencing your consult to cover all health needs and esthetic wants to ensure maximum case acceptance

Covering the potential questions and hesitations that your patients may have regarding clear aligner therapy

Featured Speaker

Dr Vishal Sharma is a Calgary-based dentist who graduated from the University of Saskatchewan, College of Dentistry He made Calgary his home in 2004 and has been practicing general dentistry there ever since Dr Vishal Sharma is the clinical director of two large downtown Calgary clinics, where he utilizes advanced technology to help facilitate a more predictable treatment outcome, in the most efficient and comfortable way possible When meeting Dr Sharma, it is quite evident that practicing dentistry is his passion Dr Sharma spends a considerable amount of time away attending continuing education courses to remain current with the latest technologies the world of dentistry has to offer

Speaker Disclosure: Speaker is being compensated by Dentsply Sirona for this event, but does not have monetary or other interest(s) with Dentsply Sirona or any other company whose products are discussed or presented in this presentation

For questions about this program, please contact:

preferred dental partner

Next Level Dentures In 3 Appointments Webinar

Join Jimmy Stegall and us for the Next Level Dentures In 3 Appointments webinar, where you’ll receive a comprehensive overview of modern denture fabrication. Discover the latest advancements in 3D printing technology and materials, emphasizing strength, precision, and aesthetics. Plus, learn clinical guidelines to streamline chairside procedures AND earn 1 CE credit!

Learning Objectives

ƒ Essential Clinical Records: Requirements for Success and Effective Acquisition

ƒ The Evolution of Denture Impressions: Current Standards and Practices

ƒ Streamlining Digital Denture Creation: A Simplified Three-Appointment Approach

ƒ Advancements in Denture Fabrication: Enhancements Enabled by CAD-CAM Technologies

ƒ Cutting-Edge 3D Printed Denture Materials: Unprecedented Strength and Durability

ƒ The Significance of Functional Try-Ins: Optimizing Patient Satisfaction and Outcome

ƒ Stress-Free Removable Denture Techniques: Clinical Insights and Strategies for Improved Results

Featured Speaker

A guru in dental operational, management, and technical fields, Jimmy Stegall boasts four decades of experience. He’s a published author and clinical educator, having led a major dental lab for 35 years in the southeast and conducted over 430 educational events as National Procedural Solutions Specialist at Dentsply Sirona, driving digital innovation across North American practices and labs.

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For more information about this program, please contact: ce.info@dentsplysirona.com

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Speaker Disclosure: Speaker is being compensated by Dentsply Sirona for this event, but does not have monetary or other interest(s) with Dentsply Sirona or any other company whose products are discussed or presented in presentation.

Continuing Education

Tools In Your Toolbox

Root-to-Crown

Featured Speakers

Dr. Leana Lundt

Dr Lundt graduated in 2008 from the University of Pretoria in South Africa She and her husband moved to Vancouver in 2011 when she completed the NDEB program Leana absolutely loves dentistry and owns her own high-tech dental office, where she incorporates technology to impact her team and keep dentistry interesting for herself and her team From scanning all her new patients to laser-assisted endo, Cerec crowns, and Suresmile, she aims to make dental appointments as comfortable as possible for every patient

Dr. Krystal Hakkaart

Dr Hakkaart is a General Dentist practicing in the Okanagan Valley She graduated from the University of Sydney in 2021 with unique training in Clinical Teaching and Leadership She has included CEREC restorations, hard and soft tissue lasers, airway and sleep treatments, infant and pediatric care, clear aligners, 3D printing, and CBCT integration into treatment options and planning She is excited and dedicated to providing best in dental services, technology and experience to her patients, her peers, and her local community

Dr. Melonie MacDonald

Dr MacDonald started her roots in Dentistry as a Dental Assistant, graduating from NAIT in 1989 After many years working chairside, she went back to school and earned a BSc (1998) and a DDS (2000) from the University of Alberta After practicing as an Associate Dentist for almost 20 years, she started up her own successful, fully digital practice, in St Albert, Alberta, just over 3 years ago Over the years, she has attended LVI Global, and Spear Education to further her knowledge She offers a wide variety of treatment in her practice including: pedodontics, endodontics, prosthetic dentistry, smile design and injectable esthetic treatments She has been doing clear aligner treatment since 2003

Date & Time

Session 1: June 5, 2024

Session 2: June 12, 2024

Session 3: June 19, 2024

Time: 5pm - 6pm PDT Presentation

6pm - 6:15pm “Ask The Expert”

1 CE credit per session

Subject code: 070 Endodontics / 730 Oral Medicine, Oral Diagnosis, Oral Pathology Location Online Zoom Webinar

DR. DANA MARZOCCO, DMD PRESENTS: 10 Mishaps with Implant Overdentures. Strategies to Manage and Avoid Them.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Patients with implant overdentures may encounter issues with their prostheses. Issues can be related to implant positioning, faulty design of the prosthesis, or neglect of the patient to maintain their prosthesis. This course will review common issues with focus on management and prevention. Special attention will be on prevention through treatment planning.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Service overdenture issues that may arise after short- or long-term patient use.

2. Thoughtfully treatment plan and design prosthesis to avoid mishaps.

3. Service patients who may present to your practice with existing overdentures that may be having issues.

Please Join Us for a LIVE CE Event

One Step Alveolar Ridge Preservation Without the Need for a Membrane WEBINAR

TOPIC: Simple, cost-effective clinical uses for bone regeneration

DATE: Wednesday, May 22 at 7:00pm CT

SPEAKER: Dr. Charles Schlesinger, DDS, FICOI

CREDITS: 1 CE Credit

This course will demonstrate a series of simple, cost-effective and predictable clinical uses for bone regeneration focused on one step alveolar ridge preservation using novel composite graft/collagen materials. The speaker will review cost-effective surgical techniques for both everyday tooth extractions as well as innovative surgical procedures for ridge preservation, sinus lift as well as grafting around immediately-placed implants. The speaker will cover current clinical guidelines and the scientific rationales behind them.

Upon completion of this program, attendees will:

Dr. Charles Schlesinger, DDS,

FICOI

• Understand alveolar ridge preservation and why it is important to graft sockets as well as recognize the clinical indications and benefits of grafting extraction sites.

• Demonstrate simple, predictable and cost-effective socket grafting techniques without the use of a membrane

• Review additional surgical applications covering post-extraction grafting around immediate implant placement including filling interproximal and facial gaps after extraction

• Learn novel techniques for successful sinus elevation and bone grafting for immediate implant placement

Dr. Charles Schlesinger, DDS, FICOI is a dental implant practitioner and educator who has been lecturing internationally for the past 15 years. He graduated with honors from The Ohio State College of Dentistry in 1996. After graduation, he completed a General Practice residency at the VAMC San Diego and then went on to become the Chief Resident at the VAMC W. Los Angeles. During his time in Los Angeles, he completed extensive training in oral surgery, implantology and advanced restorative treatment. He is a fellow of the ICOI. Once he completed his residency, Dr. Schlesinger maintained a thriving restorative and implant practice in San Diego, CA for 14 years. In 2012 he relocated to Albuquerque, NM to become the Director of Education and Clinical Affairs for a dental implant manufacturer. In 2013 he took over as Chief Operating Officer along with his clinical responsibilities. In 2016 Dr Schlesinger returned to private practice along with founding The CD Schlesinger Group, LLC. In 2018 he became the COO of Comfortable Dentistry 4U and continues to provide patient care in Albuquerque.

Bone Graft Type I Bovine Achilles Tendon Collagen

On Wednesday, June 5th, 2024, at 7 PM EST, we would like to invite the doctors affiliated with GPS Dental to attend this practice altering webinar with Dr. Jon Caufield DDS and receive 1.5 CE brought to you by Vivos Therapeutics.

The Paradigm Shift – Looking Beyond the Mouth (1.5 CE) by Dr. Jon Caufield DDS

Sleep disordered breathing ranges from upper airway resistance syndrome (UARS) to obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and is a serious medical condition that adversely affects the upper airway and breathing during sleep. Novel oral appliance therapy differs from conventional mandibular advancement devices and traditional palatal expansion as it is used to correct the nasopharyngeal airway through midfacial redevelopment in combination with mandibular correction for the oropharyngeal airway, in order to improve the upper airway. Over fifty published studies have indicated that correction of sleep related breathing disorders is possible using this novel approach for non-surgical upper airway remodeling.

1.Understand normal craniofacial growth and development

2.Recognize the effects of Western culture on growth and development

3.Know the importance of nasal breathing and the facial and dental clues there is a problem with it.

4.Understand the role of anatomy and physiology that Dentists can influence and change to improve a patient's breathing, sleep, and health.

5.The impact of adding sleep medicine is powerful not only to grow your practice but also to provide that next level of patient care.

Click here to register for this webinar.

About the speaker: Dr. Jon W. Caulfield owns and operates Epic Dentistry in Littleton, Colorado, where he focuses on treating patients with airway, sleep, and TMJ issues. He has been fortunate to work alongside world leaders in neuromuscular occlusion, sleep, and airway improvement. He has been a Vivos Integrated Provider since 2018, is an instructor and faculty at The Vivos Institute, and is the senior clinical advisor for Vivos Therapeutics.

About the sponsor: Vivos Therapeutics is the leader in airway medicine with a comprehensive treatment solutions for airway/sleep disorders which include:

• FDA Cleared Oral Medical Devices that can address mild to severe OSA in adults.

• Mandibular Advancement Device appliances for treatment solution for adults.

• Oral appliances for Children (ages 2-12) to address many growth and development issues.

• Online and onsite CE credited courses on airway and sleep medicine.

Take advantage of the special program extended to GPS Dental doctors. Click here to learn how to become a Vivos provider today!

April 15, 2024

Dear GPS Dental,

Thank you for being one of our valued SureSmile® providers, we appreciate every opportunity to work with you.

Due to accelerated price increases associated with our supply chain and production, we would like to inform you that pricing for SureSmile® and traditional orthodontic consumable products/services will be adjusted starting on May 15, 2024

SureSmile® Complete Cases**, SureSmile® Select Cases, and SureSmile® Retainers will increase by 3% effective May 15, 2024. These changes will apply to all cases with treatment plans approved and aligners and/or retainers ordered on or after May 15, 2024. Remember, with SureSmile®, there are no additional processing fees or shipping costs added to your case pricing. This pricing change will not apply to SureSmile® wires.

Traditional orthodontic products outside of SureSmile will increase by a blended average of 3%

We remain committed to providing you with reliable, innovative, and state-of-the-art solutions with great value for an improved treatment experience.

For any additional questions, please contact me, your Account Manager, at 512-6322595 or Customer Care at 1-888-672-6387.

Thank you for choosing to treat your patients with SureSmile ® Clear Aligner products and for being one of our valued providers.

Sincerly,

Raven Garner

New preferred

Power Of SCRUBS

Experience the potential of the most advanced uniform designs on the planet. Elevate your practice, elevate your presence with PARKLEY.

$45/Set

COMING SOON TO GPS. STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFO ON HOW TO ORDER

If your office is interested in more info, submit this form to let us know!

SCAN FOR SNEAK PEEK

Dental Unit Waterline Management

Rapid Reassurance: FASTCheck15™ is the fastest and most affordable way to monitor water quality for harmful bacteria.

At about half the cost of other in-office tests (paddles/vials), FASTCheck15™ provides dental practices a cost-effective way to ensure the water is safe for their patients anytime.

testing option

Shoutout

“Guess who’s awesome? Yep, it’s Alphaeon!

We here at Wichita Family Dental, have seen firsthand the magic Alphaeon works. The acceptance rate with them is great and has helped our practices grow. I assure you, their participation would be beneficial.”

Cheers, Dr. Charles Pierson

What makes CariFree different?

An Introduction to CariFree

We are incredibly honored to announce our partnership with GPS Dental. Together, we will continue CariFree’s ongoing commitment to improving lives by designing and delivering evidence-based oral care products. As a member of GPS, you will receive 15% off each order.

Each CariFree product is scientifically formulated to target the root cause of decay using protective factors such as nano-hydroxyapatite, pH neutralization, fluoride, xylitol, and sodium hypochlorite. These protective factors work in harmony to prevent decay and promote oral health.

Meet your CariFree Customer Care Manager!

My name is Ma , and I am your point of contact at CariFree. I’m excited about the opportunity to connect with your team! I’d be happy to send you a free sample box of our products and schedule a webinar for a comprehensive understanding of the science and protocols related to our products. I am here to support your practice by providing all the tools and knowledge necessary to help your patients achieve a healthy smile.

Feel free to contact me at mbuckle@oralbiotech.com or by phone at 866.928.4445

invis is intelligent, integrated virtual care

Automated notifications with treatment feedback are delivered to patients after confirmation by trained personnel.

Invisalign® Virtual Care AI clinically analyzes patient progress photos and tracks aligner fit to ensure treatment remains on track, allowing in-office appointments to be focused on your patients’ clinical needs.

AI technology detects aligner fit issues, allowing you to provide timely advice and adjustments.

Welcom e To Th e Zest Fa m i ly

We ar e pr ou d to an n ou n c e a for mal par tn e r s h ip be twe e n GPS D e nt al an d Ze s t D e n tal S olu tion s . F or ove r 2 5 ye ar s , Ze s t h as le d th e in du s tr y as th e gold s tan dar d in ove r de n tu r e s olu tion s .

Today th e pate n te d te c h n ology th at allows for th e s ame r e movable LO CAT O R abu tme n t to be c on ve r te d in to a F I X ED s olu tion h as n ow be e n s u c c e s s fu lly imple me n te d in ove r

1 0,000 c as e s wor ldwide T h is is an e x c itin g pr oc e du r e for de n tis ts wh o ar e s e e k in g to pr ovide patie n ts with mor e option s an d for patie n ts to h ave an ou ts tan din g F I X ED option th at th e y c an affor d.

At the end of February 2024 the ALPHV also known as BlackCat ransomware group claimed responsibility for the Change Healthcare cyber attack which cost almost one billion dollars due to the data breach. This breach has affected the dental industry by disrupting electronic prescribing, claim processing and led to a significant backlog of insurance payments across the nation.

The RCM team at GPS has been incredibly proactive and resourceful in managing the fallout from the Change Healthcare cyber attack. Their efforts to ensure that insurance claims are processed, even resorting to USPS when necessary, demonstrate a commitment to maintaining revenue flow for their supported offices. The team's strategy of promptly switching clearinghouses for affected practices and maintaining constant communication with their offices shows a dedication to minimizing the negative effects in the short term. Here is what we know as of May 10, 2024:

Change Heathcare has not restored all services and there is a list on their website that is updated regularly.

GEHA states they will have all insurance payments caught up June 1, 2024. Offices will have to retrieve payments through the ECHO portal. GEHA will be using ECHO for a minimum of the next six months. Some payments may be VCC's if the office isn't signed up for EFT's and we have not seen any paper checks at this time. Guardian has released payments, but if it is an individual plan, there will be no EOB attached and you have to retrieve through the portal.

The RCM team has remained diligent in their efforts to support the affected offices and alleviate the insurance strain for practices. Their diligence in tracking down insurance payments and ensuring minimal disruption to accounts receivables and revenue speaks volumes about their commitment to our company's success.

Kindly,

Heather Heather Mitchell

“We are a work in progress for our entire lives. Take pride in every little step you’re taking that moves you forward. Don’t forget to take notice of how far you have come!”

SUBMITTED BY CHARI BREZEL OF FIELDER PARK DENTAL