April 19, 2016 The 2016 Colorado legislative season is nearing its end, and the CDA is active at the Capitol advocating on behalf of you—our members. Here are five top bills of interest to those in organized dentistry, along with a bonus budget update. HB16-1327 This bill, sponsored by state Rep. Joann Ginal and state Sen. Kevin Grantham, would correct …
CDA Endorsed Products Spotlight: SoFi Student Loan Refi ($500 Welcome Bonus)
April 7, 2016 Didn’t save money on your taxes? Think about saving money on your student loans with SoFi. CDA members and their family and friends can receive a $500 welcome bonus* upon refinancing their student loans with SoFi. Apply at SoFi.com/CoDA. (Note: You MUST use this link to qualify for the $500 welcome bonus.) Featured Products and Services SoFi offers …
Who Says There’s Nothing Free in This World?
By Rhett Murray, D.D.S. From the Spring 2016 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association I don’t know if anyone needs extra incentive to attend the American Dental Association (ADA) 2016 annual meeting…but would free registration entice you even more? ADA 2016—America’s Dental Meeting will be coming to Denver Oct. 20-23, 2016. Having the meeting in our backyard means you have …
Access to Care: Have Dentist Will Travel
From the Spring 2016 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association Access to dental care in rural communities in Colorado continues to be a hot button issue in the state. In underserved areas, seeking treatment from a dentist isn’t always as easy as calling up a local dental practice, Federally Qualified Health Center, or Community-Based Dental Clinic and making an appointment. …
What’s This Got to Do With Me?
By David Lurye, D.D.S. From the Spring 2016 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association I was sharing an Uber (a first for me) on the way from my hotel to the O’Hare airport recently. I shared the car with three dentists from “back east.” They were telling me about how wonderful a presenter was at a meeting they attended, and …
Is it Time to Refinance Your Student Loans?
From the Spring 2016 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association Dentists, young and old, have student loans. That hard-earned education provides a great future, but it can leave a lasting impression on the bank account. In many cases, the debt accumulation total is astonishing. According to the American Dental Education Association, the average dental student graduates with $247,227 of debt. …
Rules Under Revision
By Jennifer Goodrum, CDA director of Government Relations From the Spring 2016 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association Every Colorado dental practice is governed by the Colorado Dental Board’s rules and policies. As shared with CDA members through email and social media, the Colorado Dental Board is currently conducting a comprehensive review of its rules and policies. Nearly all dental …
Renewing Your Lease: Important Things to Know
By Ryan Nolan and Stephen Strecker From the Spring 2016 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association Leases and lease renewals are not typically conducted on a level playing field. After all, the landlord is in the real estate business and most doctors are not. By planning, however, it is possible to negotiate a lower lease rate, receive a substantial tenant …
UPDATE: Medicare Enrollment Opt In or Opt Out
By Jennifer Goodrum, CDA director of Government Relations From the Spring 2016 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association Dentists who treat Medicare patients must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out by Feb. 1, 2017. Please note that this requirement applies to the federal MediCARE plans (generally senior and disabled patients) as opposed to the state-based MediCAID plans …
Gratitude
By Marie Chatterley From the Spring 2016 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association Can your job satisfaction increase by focusing on the positive? Positive psychology has infiltrated workshops and trainings throughout corporate America in the last seven years and many are seeking to model this new approach in business. Shawn Achor published the Happiness Advantage in 2010, and suggested five …
