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ADA council urges dentists to report full fee to payers

Billy Tarpley on July 14, 2023

Reprinted from ADA Morning Huddle:

The ADA Council on Dental Benefit Programs said dentists should report their full fee when submitting dental claim forms for services reported to third-party payers. The council also encouraged dentists to review PPO agreements annually and to discuss potential increases in fee schedules with payers. The ADA’s contract negotiations toolkit may be helpful when renegotiating clauses and fee schedules.

Full Story: ADA News (7/10)

ADA clarifies “good faith estimates” in No Surprises Act

Billy Tarpley on April 6, 2023

A new bill expected to pass Congress today references the No Surprises Act, which requires medical providers to provide “a good faith estimate of expected charges” before treating uninsured and underinsured patients. The act, which went into effect on January 1, 2022, curbs unexpected billing and provide consumers new financial protections when undergoing both emergency and non-emergency care.

On February 22, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid clarified how this new law affects dentistry and how your practice should bill and provide patient estimates going forward.

For more information on best practices, estimates, and exceptions to the good faith estimate rule, please visit the ADA and CMS websites.

MATE Act in spending bill includes changes sought by ADA

Billy Tarpley on April 6, 2023

The omnibus spending bill approved by Congress at the end of 2022 includes the Medication Access and Training Expansion Act, which requires dentists and other providers who prescribe controlled substances (Schedules II-V) to have eight hours of training before obtaining or renewing a Drug Enforcement Administration registration. ADA advocacy was successful in getting Congress to change some MATE Act provisions to align with Association policy, including the removal of a requirement that dentists take three hours of specialized training to prescribe buprenorphine, which is beyond the scope of dental practice.

Download a printable FAQ here.

(Reprinted from ADA Morning Huddle)

Full Story: ADA News

ADA Opioid Resources for Dentists are Available Now

arkansasstated on October 2, 2022

Arkansas Dentists Must Have 8 Hours of Prescribing CDE for Licensure

The American Dental Association has been doing its part to combat the opioid crisis by informing dentists about how the drugs they prescribe in their offices can be potentially harmful. In a series of webinars, hosted by various speakers, dentists have learned about ways they can reduce opioid abuse, educate patients about the addictive qualities of painkillers, and preventing prescription opioid diversion. Visit the link below for a list of available courses.

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Savings for ASDA Members!

arkansasstated on October 2, 2022

Membership just keeps getting better!

Your newest benefit? Significant savings on dental supplies. The Arkansas State Dental Association has partnered with The Dentists Supply Company (TDSC) to offer members a new way to shop for dental supplies.

Join the new ASDA Mentor Program!

Billy Tarpley on October 2, 2022

The ASDA New Dentist Committee has just announced a new opportunity for colleagues – young and not-so-young – to share information to build healthier practices and lifestyles! If you would like to serve as a Mentor to a younger dentist, click on the Mentor Application link below. If you are a new dentist who would like some advice from time-to-time, please feel free to click on the New Dentist Mentee Application link below. Applicants will be sorted and assigned by the New Dentist Committee.