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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

Obituary: Dr. Marty Joe Harderson of Clarksville, AR

March 2, 2023

Marty Joe Harderson, DDS was born on June 9, 1960 in Clarksville, AR to Joe and Juanita Harderson. He graduated from formerly known as Hartman High School in Hartman, Arkansas, known now as Westside High School in Coal Hill, AR to eventually earn several high school honors, including the highest achievement math award. Ultimately, he made the decision to attend

ADA receives clarification on No Surprises Act

March 2, 2023

American Dental Association update, March 2, 2023 – Dental providers and facilities are “generally required to provide uninsured patients with a good faith estimate of expected charges” unless the patient is enrolled in an excepted benefit plan or coverage such as a stand-alone dental plan, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid. This was one of the answers the

The top 3 challenges facing dentists in 2023

February 1, 2023

What’s in Store for the Dental Sector in 2023? American Dental Association, February 1, 2023 – 2023 marks the third year of the ADA Health Policy Institute’s monthly polling around the perspectives of practicing dentists on the dental economy and other current events impacting the industry. Whether you’ve been with us from the start or joined somewhere along the way,