November 8, 2013 The CDA is excited to launch a TV commercial to the show the public the benefit of seeking dental care from a CDA member dentist. Our hope is to also gain new members from this media campaign. The CDA commercial will air on NBC stations throughout Colorado, Nov. 11 – Nov. 22 in the following time slots.
Are you interested in serving on the State Board?
November 7, 2013 The Colorado State Board of Dental Examiners (SBDE) will have two vacant positions available as of January 2014. The state will appoint one dentist and one public member to fill these vacant positions. Each appointment will be for a four-year term. The commitment to serve on the State Board includes participation in quarterly full board, monthly panel …
Oct. 1 Employer Deadline for Issuing Insurance Exchange Notices
September 13, 2013 As part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), all employers must provide notice to new hires and current employees about their state’s health insurance marketplace, also known as the insurance exchange, which will be in operation by 2014. In Colorado, the exchange is called Connect for Health Colorado. Open enrollment under the exchange begins on Oct. 1, …
Freebies Given to Providers Valued at $10+ Must Now Be Reported
September 13, 2013 Effective Aug. 1, vendors must report items gifted to dental providers that are equal to or exceed $10 in value, to be in compliance with new government rules and regulations. These items include dental/medical supplies, food, entertainment, gifts and travel. Drug samples intended exclusively for distribution to patients are excluded from the reporting requirements. At this time, …
State Medicaid Program Seeks Stakeholder Input on Adult Medicaid Benefit
September 13, 2013 The state Medicaid program recently began gathering stakeholder input on how the new adult dental benefit should be organized and what services the dental benefit should include. The new adult Medicaid dental benefit is expected to be available starting July 2014. Initial stakeholder meetings were held on Aug. 9 and Aug. 23. Topics discussed included coverage for …
And the winner is…
September 13, 2013 Thank you to the CDA members who provided us with candid feedback on the recent CDA Membership Survey. Your feedback is being carefully reviewed and will allow the CDA to continue to improve your membership benefits and experience. All members who took the survey were entered into a random computer generated drawing for an iPad Mini. The …
Save the Date: 2014 Dentists at the Capitol Lobby Day!
September 13, 2013 2014 Dentists at the Capitol Lobby Day When: Friday, Feb. 21, 2014, 8:00 a.m.-Noon Where: Colorado State Capitol Building, 200 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80203-1776 Your participation in the upcoming Lobby Day is vital. In 2014, the laws that govern the practice of dentistry will undergo a complete review and rewrite by the state legislature. This …
National Recovery Month
September 13, 2013 September is National Recovery Month, an annual nationwide observance that celebrates the accomplishments of those recovering from a substance use disorder. It promotes the message that recovery in all its forms is possible and laudable. Research tells us that dentists are no more (or less) susceptible to drug and/or alcohol problems than the general public. However, an …
Need Meeting Space?
September 13, 2013 The CDA is proud to introduce its new affordable high-tech meeting space in the Denver Tech Center, called the Business Tech Center. This rentable space is perfect for groups of all sizes up to 72 people. Click here to watch our video tour or visit www.thebusinesstechcenter.com to learn more.
Medicaid Reimbursement Increase
July 24, 2013 The CDA worked during the 2013 legislative session to improve Medicaid for participating dentists. As of July 1, 2013, Medicaid reimbursement rates for dentists who accept Medicaid increased by 4.5%. This rate increase was a substantial victory for dentists who have seen disproportionate cuts in their Medicaid provider rates through the years.
