At Glasgow Pediatric Dentistry, we are committed to providing exceptional dental care while adhering to federal regulations that ensure transparency and fairness in healthcare. One of the key regulations we follow is the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS), which impacts how we can offer discounts, promotions, and raffles to our patients.
This page explains why certain promotions and offers may not apply to patients with federally funded insurance, such as Medicaid or Medicare. Our goal is to be transparent about these regulations and ensure you understand how they affect our marketing efforts.
The Anti-Kickback Statute is a federal law designed to prevent healthcare providers from offering incentives or inducements in exchange for referrals or services that are reimbursed by federally funded insurance programs, such as Medicare and Medicaid.
This law ensures that medical and dental care decisions are made based on what is best for the patient—not because of financial incentives.
To remain compliant with federal regulations, the following policies apply to our promotions and raffles:
We often offer special discounts and packages for our privately insured or self-pay patients. Unfortunately, federal regulations prohibit us from extending these offers to patients with federally funded insurance plans. For example:
While you may not qualify for some discounts or promotions, we remain dedicated to providing the highest quality care to all of our patients, regardless of insurance type. Here’s how we approach this:
Adhering to these regulations protects our patients and ensures that our practice operates with integrity. By following the law, we:
A: Federal law prohibits healthcare providers from offering anything of value that could be seen as an incentive to seek care, such as gift cards, discounts, or raffles, for patients covered under Medicaid or Medicare.
A: Absolutely not! These restrictions are about compliance with the law, not patient preference. We are dedicated to providing the same high-quality care to all of our patients, regardless of their insurance type.
A: While we cannot provide discounts or raffles tied to federally reimbursed services, you may receive small, nominal-value items, such as dental hygiene kits, which are permissible under federal law.
A: Yes! We encourage all patients, including those with federally funded insurance, to keep their appointments and prioritize their oral health.
At Glasgow Pediatric Dentistry, our top priority is your oral health and well-being. While federal regulations may restrict certain offers, these laws are in place to protect all patients and ensure ethical practices in healthcare. If you have any questions about your insurance or eligibility for promotions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Have questions about our promotions, raffles, or compliance with federal laws? Our team is here to help!
Call us at (406) 238-1200 or Email us at rimrock@backbonedental.com
Let us help you achieve the smile you deserve—with integrity, care, and professionalism.