May 10, 2010 Bill Required U.S. Licensure for Claims Denials Thanks to all CDA members who wrote their legislators regarding HB 1234, the bill that would require denials of insurance claims be made by U.S. licensed healthcare practitioners who have expertise in the specialty or field involved in the claim. The CDA got involved with this bill after learning that …
House of Delegates to Consider 2010-2011 Budget
May 10, 2010 On June 11, the CDA’s governing body, the House of Delegates, will consider the 2010-2011 budget. The proposed budget includes a $14 dues increase. Dues for the CDA have not been changed since 2001, which would make this adjustment the first increase in a decade. The CDA works hard to maintain a budget with limited financial impact …
Save Money on Exam Gloves
March 26, 2010 The CDA endorses companies to save you time and money. One of the most recent benefits to members is through the CDA Glove Program. This program allows you to choose from a variety of gloves, quickly place an order and pay a specially negotiated discounted price.
Welcome New CDA Members
March 26, 2010 The CDA would like to introduce its newest members. 177 dentists have joined from 10 different components. The CDA welcomes these members and congratulates them for their choice to join organized dentistry. One year ago this month, the CDA launched the New Dentist Committee. This committee has been active hosting several professional and social events over the …
Announcements for March 2010
March 26, 2010 Have news to share with your colleagues? Send it to the CDA for the eNewsletter. In this month’s announcements: Dr. Ronald Taylor, Dr. Debra Gander, Dr. Johathan Anderson and Dr. Thomas Swain.
ADA Opposes Healthcare Reform Bill
This past Sunday, March 21, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to approve legislation to overhaul the nation’s healthcare system. The House approved the Senate’s version of healthcare reform with a 219-212 vote. President Obama signed the initial bill into law on Tuesday, March 23. For a quick synopsis of the bill’s main provisions, click here. The majority of the …
CE Requirement Reminder
March 26, 2010 A CDA House of Delegates resolution went into effect on Jan. 1, 2010, requiring that members complete 15 hours of CE per year with at least eight of those hours designated to enhance dental clinical skills and/or procedures. These hours are to be obtained through American Dental Association Continuing Education Recognition Program (CERP) courses, Academy of General …
Repeal Insurance Anti-Trust Exemption
March 26, 2010 Take Action: Ask Your Senators to Support a Bill to Repeal Insurance Anti-Trust Exemption On Feb. 24, the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed HR4626, Colorado Rep. Betsy Markey’s bill that would enact a full repeal of the antitrust exemptions in place for the insurance industry. Currently, the exemption allows health insurance companies to work jointly to …
Anesthesia Training Requirements
Know the New Anesthesia Training Requirements: Don’t Be Fooled As you know, the Colorado State Board of Dental Examiners recently published a new rule on the administration of anesthesia. As the March 30 implementation deadline nears, there has been some confusion about the requirements of the new rule.
March 1 Compliance Alert for Dentists Offering Payment Plans
February 22, 2010 Some Dentists Must Register Under State Consumer Credit Law Attention dentists: do you offer payment plans to your patients? If so, you may be required to pay a fee and register with the state of Colorado before March 1.
