June 28, 2016 The Colorado Dental Association has become aware of an individual who has been soliciting sleep apnea services in Colorado. Based on information we’ve received, we believe this individual, who is asking for large sums of money and financial information about your company, has a significant criminal record. Please make your front desk staff aware of this misleading …
New Credentialing Portal to Streamline Process for Providers
June 28, 2016 The American Dental Association announced a new collaboration with Wonderbox Technologies to create a credentialing service that allows dentists to enter their credentials into a securely designed web portal on the ADA website and then have those credentials be available to all payers. Credentialing Service Features and Benefits Eases administrative burdens by keeping information all in one …
Reminder: Capnography Requirements Take Effect July 1
June 28, 2016 Effective July 1, all dentists with moderate sedation or deep sedation/general anesthesia permits must use an end-tidal carbon dioxide monitor (capnograph) for all patients administered moderate sedation or deep sedation/general anesthesia. The Colorado Dental Board approved this policy change in April 2015, citing an increased ability to monitor sedated patients and improved patient safety. During the rulemaking …
Making the CDA Foundation Work For You
June 28, 2016 The CDA Charitable and Educational Fund has a new name: the CDA Foundation. Don’t let the simple name fool you; big things are in store as the foundation undergoes a transformation. The name change is just the first step of a strategic plan that aims to turn the foundation into an entity that better supports not only …
Dr. Michael Varley Steps into CDA President Position
June 28, 2016 Members of the CDA installed a new president and welcomed new members to its Executive Committee at the 2016 CDA Annual Session in Loveland, Colo. Dr. Michael Varley was installed as the 130th president of the CDA. Dr. Varley earned a bachelor’s degree from Eastern Michigan University and Master of Science from Wayne State University. Before attending …
Don’t Miss Out on Valuable Membership Benefits!
May 25, 2016 The CDA would like to remind its members who have recently moved to new offices or homes to update their profiles in the American Dental Association database (ADA login and password are required). While there, verify that the other information, including phone numbers, email addresses and websites, is accurate. Members also may call the CDA directly at …
Proposed Tax on Tobacco Would Benefit Oral Health in Colorado
May 25, 2016 In coming weeks, you will hear more about a Colorado ballot initiative the CDA is supporting. This initiative proposes a tax increase on tobacco products. Smokeless tobacco products would be taxed at 22% of the manufacturer list price, and cigarettes would incur a $1.75 tax per pack. If passed, this initiative is estimated to raise anywhere from …
Telehealth Grant Funding Available through the Colorado Health Foundation
May 25, 2016 The Colorado Health Foundation has announced a new funding opportunity within its healthcare outcome area. Its focus is to ensure all Coloradans achieve health with support from a network of primary healthcare and community services. Telehealth Funding Opportunity As part of the foundation’s strategy to strengthen the delivery of comprehensive, person-centered primary care, this initiative will build …
Membership Matters in the House of Delegates Next Month
May 25, 2016 The CDA’s governing body convenes each year at the Annual Session. The House of Delegates, made up of representatives from the state’s component societies, votes on resolutions that affect the CDA and its membership. This year’s resolutions are now available on the CDA website. Read the resolutions and view the proposed budget for 2016-2017. Among the resolutions …
Medicaid Provider Training to Prevent Substance Use
May 25, 2016 Peer Assistance Services Inc. and the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF) are teaming up to provide free training and technical assistance to providers on screening, brief intervention and referral to treatment (SBIRT) for Colorado Medicaid patients. SBIRT is an effective preventive health service to identify, reduce and prevent problematic substance use. The Medicaid …
