Commentary & Perspectives
Clinical Guidelines
ADA raises concerns about CMS CRUSH initiative proposals affecting dentistry
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April 2, 2026
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4 min
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ADA warned CMS about the CRUSH initiative's impact on dental practices.
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Mandatory enrollment in traditional Medicare could reduce dentist participation.
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Payment suspensions could disrupt operations for small practices.
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ADA highlighted issues with dental data and AI tool applicability.
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Recommended investments in dental data infrastructure.
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Suggested prohibiting AI as the sole basis for claim denials.
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Called for centralized credentialing in Medicaid programs.
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Advocated for MLR/DLR requirements for SADPs.
