 Organic Networks vs. Leased Networks
Many dental networks use leasing partners to fill in service area gaps, meet network adequacy requirements, move into new markets, and grow their networks in general. At Delta Dental, we do not lease any of our provider networks to other carriers or contract with other carriers to lease their networks. Of the top 15 national dental carriers, we are the only carrier that does not participate in any leasing arrangements. Each one of our providers is subject to our credentialing and quality-control standards. With leased networks, credentialing and quality issues may not be under the control of the primary carrier.
The long-term relationships we have with our providers in the Delta Dental network ensure rate stability, as well as provider stability. With leased networks, agreements are renegotiated regularly so providers can drop from the network or be re-contracted at a new higher rate, passing fees and costs on to the patient.
At Delta Dental, your clients will get quality assurance, a stable network, and no additional fees passed on to them to access our network.
For more information on organic networks versus leased networks, contact your Delta Dental sales executive or email salesteam@ddpco.com
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WHAT'S GOING ON WITH THE ACA? 
We're wondering the same thing. Here are some websites and articles that you may want to check out to stay up to date on what's happening with the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
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Cigna to Review Participation in Affordable Care Act Exchanges
Cigna Corp. became the latest insurer to say it will review its participation in Affordable Care Act exchanges this spring, as it watches for what steps Republicans will take as they move to overhaul the health law.
One-Third Don't Know Obamacare and Affordable Care Act Are the Same
The New York Times, February 7
, 2017
A sizable minority of Americans don't understand that Obamacare is just another name for the Affordable Care Act.
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Children with dental coverage at all-time high
Benefits Pro, February 7
, 2017
More children are covered by a private or public dental plan than ever before and it appears to be a good thing for the nation's baby teeth.
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Anthem's $48B deal to buy Cigna blocked by federal judge
Employee Benefit Adviser, February 9,
2017
After 18 months of courtship and court cases, two massive deals that would have reshaped the U.S. health insurance industry have both been declared dead, blocked by judges who said they'd do unacceptable harm to competition in the industry.
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Denver grows more popular as a moving destination
Denver Business Journal, February 8
, 2017
Denver has gained in popularity as a destination for people moving from one city to another.
How public lands in Colorado are boosting local economies
The Denver Post, February 12, 2017
As citizens, government officials and business owners grapple with the value of public lands, one things holds true: Federal designation of an area as a national park or monument can help the local economy. The two newest national monuments in Colorado are buoying the communities that surround them.
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Colorado officials OK UnitedHealthcare acquisition of Rocky Mountain Health Plans
Insurer UnitedHealthcare can move ahead with its acquisition of Rocky Mountain Health Plans, as both Colorado Attorney General Cynthia Coffman and state Insurance Commissioner Marguerite Salazar have signed off on the regulatory aspects of the proposed transaction.
Denver Health evolves as it prepares to change CEOs again
Denver Business Journal,
February 13, 2017
During his eight months as interim CEO, Dr. Bill Burman repaired relationships with doctors, offered care in new locations and sought to bring in new sources of revenue.
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