The Bald Truth: The Dental Politics Podcast
The Bald Truth: The Dental Politics Podcast
Podcast Description
The Bald Truth is a refreshing and bold podcast hosted by two unapologetically outspoken dentists who share more than just shiny scalps—they share a commitment to uncovering the unvarnished realities of organized dentistry. With a sharp focus on the critical issues facing private practice owners, hosts Dr. Bob Dee and Dr. Spencer Bloom tackle topics like the growing influence of private equity in healthcare, the role of organized dentistry, and the challenges of advocating for meaningful change in Washington, D.C. Known for their fearless critiques and genuine praise of the American Dental Association, The Bald Truth cuts through the noise to deliver the only dental politics podcast with no hidden agenda. Featuring engaging guest interviews and candid discussions, this podcast is a must-listen for those who care about the future of dentistry.
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The podcast focuses on topics such as the influence of private equity in healthcare, challenges within organized dentistry, and advocacy for reform in Washington, D.C. Episodes cover specific issues like the ADA's transparency and accountability, corporate partnerships in dentistry, and patient care impacts, exemplified by discussions in episodes like 'The ADA, Insurance, and the Future of Dentistry: A Candid Discussion' and presentations like Dr. Mouhab Rizkallah's session on Dental Loss Ratio legislation.
The Bald Truth is a refreshing and bold podcast hosted by two unapologetically outspoken dentists who share more than just shiny scalps—they share a commitment to uncovering the unvarnished realities of organized dentistry. With a sharp focus on the critical issues facing private practice owners, hosts Dr. Bob Dee and Dr. Spencer Bloom tackle topics like the growing influence of private equity in healthcare, the role of organized dentistry, and the challenges of advocating for meaningful change in Washington, D.C. Known for their fearless critiques and genuine praise of the American Dental Association, The Bald Truth cuts through the noise to deliver the only dental politics podcast with no hidden agenda. Featuring engaging guest interviews and candid discussions, this podcast is a must-listen for those who care about the future of dentistry.
This ADA resolution calls for full support of Dr. Dennis Ayer’s federal antitrust lawsuit against Zelis and several major insurers accused of colluding to suppress out-of-network reimbursement rates. Backed by the Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act of 2020, which repealed McCarran-Ferguson’s antitrust exemption for health and dental insurers, this case may become the first real test of that law’s enforcement power.
Dr. Ayer’s lawsuit alleges that insurers used shared pricing data through Zelis to systematically underpay dentists for services delivered outside their networks. If proven, this conduct violates Section 1 of the Sherman Act. The ADA resolution urges action—not just in words, but through financial backing, legal collaboration, and expert data support from the ADA Health Policy Institute.
Delegates are being asked to vote in favor of a resolution that would:
Equip Dr. Ayer’s legal team with ADA analytics and testimony;
Advance fair dental reimbursement and transparency for patients;
Push the DOJ and FTC to enforce federal antitrust law under CHIRA.
This isn’t just about one case—it’s about using the tools Congress gave us to finally challenge collusive pricing practices that harm dentists and patients alike.
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