October 23, 2009 On Tuesday, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed legislation that would exempt small businesses, including most private practice dentists, from the “Red Flags” identity theft rules slated to take effect November 1. The bill, H.R. 3763, would provide an exemption for healthcare, law and accounting practices with 20 or fewer employees and give the Federal Trade …
State Board Adopts Licensure Rule, Returns Anesthesia Rule to Committee
October 23, 2009 On Wednesday, the State Board of Dental Examiners (SBDE) met to consider proposed revisions to its licensure and anesthesia rules. The Board adopted proposed changes to the licensure reinstatement rule with minor amendments for clarification. The revisions improve consistency across licensees and type of licensure, and give more flexibility in reinstatement of lapsed licenses than previously had …
Board of Health Approves New X-Ray Regulations
October 23, 2009 On Wednesday, the Colorado Board of Health met to consider proposed revisions to its rules on radiation control, which include provisions governing the use of dental x-ray equipment.
Carve Out Bill for Medicaid Dental Program Moves Forward
October 23, 2009 Medicaid provider participation and provider reimbursement rates are dangerously low in Colorado. A “carve out” is one option that could help address this issue and ensure sustainability and success for the program into the future.
X-Ray Rules Revised – Portable handheld devices affected by rule, comments due by Sept. 30
Sept. 25, 2009 The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) recently proposed revisions to its rules on radiation control, which include changes to rules governing the use of x-ray technology in dentistry. The most noteworthy change for the dental profession is in regard to the use of portable handheld x-ray equipment, like the NOMAD x-ray system. New rules …
FTC Extends Red Flag Deadline Again
July 29,2009 The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued another 90-day delay in the enforcement of its Red Flags Rule, which would have gone into effect this Saturday, Aug. 1. The FTC announced a delay until Nov. 1, 2009 on its Website today. Thanks to many ADA and CDA members contacting lawmakers, the FTC has granted this extension to assist …
FDA Reaffirms Amalgam is Safe
July 29, 2009 Yesterday, July 28, after years of careful investigation and review of over 200 scientific studies, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reaffirmed its view that dental amalgam is a safe, effective material for use in dental restorations.
Call for Volunteers: Enteral Sedation Permit Holders
July 17, 2009 The CDA needs a few members who currently provide enteral sedation services and would be interested in providing their perspective in a focus group. The focus group would include both general dentists and specialists that represent a broad range of perspectives on the proposed anesthesia rule. The CDA plans to gather information and ideas from this group …
State Board Returns Anesthesia Rule to Committee
July 17, 2009 On Thursday, July 9, the Colorado State Board of Dental Examiners (SBDE) held a public hearing on the proposed rule addressing anesthesia permits and administration. Numerous dentists and patients attended the hearing and relayed their concerns about the rule proposal to the State Board. Several testimonies were presented at the hearing. Some were supportive of the rule …
HCPF Fluoride Claims Adjustment
July 10, 2009 Attention Medicaid Providers: The Department of Healthcare Policy and Financing contacted the CDA today wanting to inform members of a temporary system glitch in the Medicaid system. The computer error is denying dentist providers the fluoride varnish (D1206) reimbursement. The Medicaid office is quickly rectifying this situation. Claims for these codes submitted under fee-for service that have …
