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Aetna
Aetna’s Integrated Dental Medical Program Motivates Nearly 67,000 Medically at-Risk Individuals to Seek Preventive Dental Care
June 5th, 2009
Aetna (NYSE: AET) has been aggressive in supporting not only the clinical connections between oral and systemic health but also member awareness, education and outreach in order to motivate members with chronic conditions to seek appropriate dental care. Last year Aetna’s Dental/Medical IntegrationSM (DMI) program became a standard offering at no additional cost for plan sponsors with both dental and medical benefits with Aetna. In 2008, nearly 67,000 medically at-risk members sought dental care after being enrolled in Aetna’s Dental Medical Integration program. At-risk members are identified as those with diabetes, heart disease and pregnant women who have not seen a dentist in 12 months...
Source: Health Business Week (2009-06-05)
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