DentalXChange and Ameritas Group Expand Relationship to Offer Co-Branded Electronic Claims Solution for Dental Provider

EDI Health Group, Inc., (EHG), parent company of DentalXChange, a provider of enhanced connectivity, streamlined technology and transaction solutions for patients, payers and providers in the dental industry, today announced that Ameritas Group, a leading provider of dental, eye care and hearing care products and services, has expanded its relationship with EHG's DentalXChange by releasing a new co-branded electronic claims solution based on EHG’s popular ClaimConnect.

Processing more than 3.6 million dental claims each year, Ameritas Group now offers its dental providers an “All Payer” solution for claims, eligibility, ERA/EOBs and claim status, as well as an integrated electronic attachment solution. Through ClaimConnect, providers may submit claim files from their practice management system, or a direct online data entry solution, with online claim tracking. It can be implemented without set-up fees or long-term contracts and includes unlimited training and client support. As an added incentive for in-network providers who submit claims through ClaimConnect, Ameritas is offering a 30-cent rebate per accepted claim.

“Ameritas is making a statement to its dental providers that we value electronic data interchange and the efforts providers are making to support electronic services,” states April Rimpley, M.A.M., FLMI, ACS, vice president - group customer connections and operations for Ameritas Group. “The ability to offer ClaimConnect to our providers brings both time and cost savings to the practice, and will greatly enhance the already high levels of service we provide, including claims processing turnaround times of only five to seven business days on most claims, with dollar accuracy exceeding 99 percent.”

“We’re excited to team up with Ameritas to help them accomplish their goal of providing a simple electronic solution that is user-friendly and already has familiarity and acceptance in the industry,” explains Scott Wellwood, president of EHG. “By working closely with Ameritas, we were able to supply their providers with the ClaimConnect solution, which enables practices to quickly and accurately submit claims with or without a practice management system. This helps lower costs, reduce paperwork headaches and improve service to patients.”