Pulse on Carolina Health, Episode 4 – Dental Care at a Crossroads: Medicaid and Access to Care

In this episode of Pulse on Carolina Health, host Robert Shaw welcomes Elle Basile, public affairs senior manager with the North Carolina Dental Society, which represents more than 3,900 member dentists in the state and is committed to advancing oral health for North Carolinians.

Elle discusses the critical role Medicaid plays in providing dental care for North Carolina’s most vulnerable populations, challenges with access to care and the impact of low reimbursement rates on dentists’ ability to serve Medicaid patients. She also shares insights on current legislative efforts, the importance of preserving the adult dental benefit and what policy changes could mean for patients and providers.

Stay tuned for episode 5, where industry leaders will tackle the pressing challenges in today's complicated health care system.

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