Time to DOGE Delta Dental! (ft. Dr. Erik Zundo) - JACD #18

Show Notes

00:00:00 - Introduction and Background
00:00:44 - Welcome to the Podcast
00:01:11 - Technical Issues and Reshoots
00:01:38 - Guest Introduction: Dr. Eric Zundo
00:02:07 - Organized Dentistry Discussion
00:03:52 - Delta Dental and ADA Relationship
00:04:40 - Delta Dental Lawsuit Overview
00:05:22 - Antitrust and Insurance Company Practices
00:06:26 - California Dental Association's Role
00:07:35 - Historical Context of Dental Society Lawsuits
00:13:04 - ADA and Delta Dental Partnership Concerns
00:18:10 - Membership Dues and Transparency Issues
00:20:01 - ADA's Communication Challenges
00:24:00 - Value-Based Care Discussion
00:30:10 - Alternatives to ADA Membership
00:32:17 - Credentialing and Administrative Burden
00:35:16 - Patient Access and Insurance Verification
00:39:44 - The Impact of Insurance Letters on Patients
00:43:48 - Legislative Changes and Future Directions