Monday, August 3, 2015

Access Challenges Arise from Expanded Medicaid Dental Benefit - Colorado Health Institute report

“Thousands of people are taking advantage of the new Medicaid dental benefit for Colorado adults. But the increasing demand is taking a toll on an oral health system that is already stretched, and many patients are having a hard time making dental appointments in a timely manner.

The Safety Net Advisory Committee took a look at access issues in oral health at its last learning lab in May. This issue of Food for Thought covers the discussion. Safety net and dental experts from around the state talked about their experiences and suggested ways to improve oral health access for all. Read the latest edition of Food for Thought here.” [Source: Colorado Health Institute]

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