Behavior management conference panel II report--Third-party payer issues.
Panel II discussed key issues related to third-party payment for behavior management in pediatric dentistry and responded to a series of questions raised by the Conference Planning Committee. The panel was composed of individuals representing consumers (parents and caretakers), pediatric dentists, other health care providers, and a large dental insurance plan. They were charged with: (1) identifying problems related to third-party coverage and benefits for behavior management; (2) developing recommendations for the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry; and (3) prioritizing the problems and recommendations.
Crall
James J
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Section of Pediatric Dentistry, and MCHB National Oral Health Policy Center, UCLA School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, Calif, USA. jcrall@dent.ucla.edu
D032763:Behavior Control; D002648:Child; D002652:Child Behavior; D019140:Dental Care for Children / Q000191:economics*; D006292:Health Priorities; D006801:Humans; D007342:Insurance Benefits; D019458:Insurance Coverage; D007347:Insurance, Dental / Q000191:economics; D007349:Insurance, Health, Reimbursement / Q000191:economics