March 16, 2015 By April 2015, dental practices that renew x-ray certification labels will see a $10 increase on label fees. Most dental offices renew certification labels once every three years. You will see this $10 increase the next time your labels are renewed. There is no change in the renewal schedule. In early April, the state will also send …
Know Your Rights When It Comes to Insurance Payments
March 16, 2015 Many insurance companies have begun paying claims with virtual credit cards. But practitioners end up paying more than they would via an electronic funds transfer (EFT) or a paper check. When insurance companies use virtual credit cards, the practitioner is required to write off a portion of the amount charged to the insurer for the services rendered …
CDA Fights Dentist Rating Systems Based Solely on Fees
March 16, 2015 Last summer, one of the state’s dental insurance plans implemented a new provider rating system—a three-star “designation” system based solely on treatment fees. Under this rating system, dentists with higher fees for services would get lower ratings, and dentists with lower fees would get higher ratings. During the 2015 legislative session, the CDA is running a bill …
CU Student/CDA Board Member Elected ASDA President
March 16, 2015 Christian Piers, CU School of Dental Medicine student (class of 2016), was elected president of the American Student Dental Association (ASDA) on Feb. 21. He will lead the association for the 2015-2016 term.
How Will the New CE Requirement Affect You?
March 16, 2015 When it comes to continuing education (CE) credit, the CDA has remained ahead of the curve in ensuring the highest standards for its members. All CDA member dentists, to keep their memberships in good standing, must complete at least 15 hours of CE each year. But now it’s also a requirement by law for all Colorado dentists …
USA Today Article Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story
February 24, 2015 USA Today recently ran a story about dentistry, shedding light on the perception some members of the public and media have about dentists and access-to-care. The story also cites the Medicaid benefit in Colorado and floats mid-levels as a solution to access-to-care concerns. Click here to read the USA Today article.
Calling All Fluent Spanish Speakers
February 24, 2015 Are you fluent in Spanish? If so, the CDA needs your help. About 20% of Coloradans identify as Hispanic or Latino. The CDA wants to do all it can to reach this population via Spanish language television networks. That’s where you come in. If you are a fluent Spanish speaker and are comfortable in front of a …
Don’t be a Victim of Doctor Shopping
February 24, 2015 Doctor shopping by patients seeking pain relief/controlled substances happens every day across the country. Recently, it’s even hit close to home, with several Boulder area dentists unknowingly writing prescriptions for these types of drugs to the same patient within a couple-week time period. Despite its prevalence, this scenario can be prevented in Colorado with the state’s Prescription …
Medicaid Dental Benefit Enhanced
February 24, 2015 The implementation of the full adult dental benefit for Colorado Medicaid beneficiaries has had its share of hiccups, but there’s some good news to share. DentaQuest, the program’s administrator, and Medicaid have listened to dental professionals’ feedback and made some much-needed adjustments—including adding new benefits to the program and reducing prior authorization requests, extending provider participation incentives, …
Thank You, GKAS Volunteers!
February 24, 2015 The CDA would like to thank Colorado dentists and their teams that volunteered for the 2015 Give Kids a Smile Day Feb. 6 as part of National Children’s Dental Health Month. Because of you, hundreds of children across the state received much-needed dental care at no cost and learned the importance of good dental hygiene.
