February 23, 2010 By Maulid “Mo” Miskell, Program Director Colorado State Board of Dental Examiners Deadline to Renew: Feb. 28, 2010 All dentist and dental hygienist licenses expire on Feb. 28, 2010. You must have an active license in order to practice dentistry or dental hygiene in Colorado. It is also the responsibility of all supervising dentists who have licensed …
Support Colorado Representative’s Bill to Fully Repeal McCarran-Ferguson
February 23, 2010 Take Action: Support Federal Bill to Repeal Insurance Anti-Trust Exemption Colorado Rep. Betsy Markey is leading the way in encouraging the U.S. Congress to repeal an insurance industry exemption from federal antitrust laws. Currently, the exemption allows health insurance companies to work jointly to set rates without fear of federal antitrust scrutiny. When this type of behavior …
City of Centennial Sales Tax Update
February 23, 2010 The CDA continues to act on behalf of Centennial dentists regarding the issue of charging sales tax on items sold in dental offices within the City of Centennial. The CDA attorney suggests that practices located within the City of Centennial that have a current Centennial Sales Tax License file an annual return, even if the practice does …
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.
State Board Adopts New Anesthesia Rule Effective March 30
February 22, 2010 In January, the Colorado State Board of Dental Examiners (SBDE) voted to adopt new rules on the administration of anesthesia. This vote concludes a year of discussion and revision to the rule. The rule went through several iterations before final adoption, addressing a number of dentist concerns in the process.
State Legislative Update: 2010 Bills
February 22, 2010 Thanks to everyone who took action in support of HB 1144, the bill to address insurers’ practice of dictating fees for non-covered services. As you know, HB 1144 died in a frustrating tie vote earlier this month. However, the CDA is still very committed to addressing this issue. We are reviewing our options and will keep members …
Dentist Sales Tax in Centennial
February 22, 2010 The city of Centennial has been sending letters to local dentists asserting that dentists must collect sales tax from patients on certain cosmetic products, including teeth whitening kits. Centennial’s tax code, however, exempts “drugs or materials furnished by a doctor as part of professional services provided to a patient” from sales tax requirements.
HIPAA Breach Reporting – Required by March 1
February 22, 2010 Did you have a HIPAA security breach – for example, the theft of records from your office or loss of a laptop containing patient records – between September and December 2009?
GKAS – Thank You Volunteers!
February 22, 2010 There were lots of smiling kids on Friday, Feb. 5 thanks to Colorado dentists and dental professionals. About 250 dentists participated in the eighth annual Give Kids a Smile Day. In Colorado, this means children from low-income families without access to regular dental care are given free treatment and education by dental volunteers committed to this cause.
Nuggets Tickets Discount
February 22, 2010 Don’t miss your opportunity to take advantage of discounted Denver Nuggets tickets for March and April games! This is a CDA benefit for members and their friends and family. Better yet, a portion of all tickets sold will benefit the CDA Charitable and Educational Fund.
