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ADA council urges dentists to report full fee to payers

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

Clinic closure highlights dental care challenges in Medicaid

June 27, 2023

Reprinted from ADA Morning Huddle, June 26, 2023: The closure of a dental clinic in Albany, N.Y., that serves people with Medicaid places additional pressure on federally qualified health centers that provide dental care for people with low incomes and those who are uninsured. A recent settlement to expand dental services under the state’s Medicaid program won’t help people get

Operation Stand Down 2023 set for November

April 21, 2023

On Friday, November 3, 2023, the Arkansas Chapter of the ICD will host the 2nd Operation Stand Down, a dental mission dedicated to treating our nation’s veterans. As with last year, the six hosts will be: Dr. Ned Alley, Little Rock Dr. Troy Bartels, Jonesboro Dr. David Bell, Arkadelphia Dr. Angela Broomfield and Dr. Kristen Beavers, Fayetteville Dr. Cara Jones, Pine Bluff

ADA clarifies “good faith estimates” in No Surprises Act

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

MATE Act in spending bill includes changes sought by ADA

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

ASDA Storm Relief Response

April 1, 2023

The outbreak of tornadoes and severe thunderstorms that struck Arkansas on Friday, March 31 dealt a crippling blow to hundreds of businesses and residences in our state. Unfortunately, several dental offices did not escape the damage either. To that end, ASDA wants to know and we’re asking for your help. Please help ASDA gather information on dentists who may have