By Becky O’Guin, CDA Director of Communications From the Autumn 2023 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association Many of us in this industry have both a “work family” and a family at home. In some cases, siblings or generations practice together. In rare cases, work and home families are one in the same. Meet the Watana/Iritani family and their unique …
Medicaid Revises Orthodontic Payment Policy Proposal
In October 2016, Medicaid (now known as Health First Colorado) announced changes to its payment methodology for orthodontic providers, which was met by many concerns within the orthodontist community. Many major issues came up, including potential rate cuts and lack of coverage for denied cases, which are highlighted in an updated bulletin issued in early April. Fortunately, the CDA was …