ACA Section 1557 Final Rule webinar: “Understanding Section 1557”

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The American Dental Association will host an “Understanding Section 1557” webinar on Aug. 30 at noon. This webinar will review top takeaways for covered practices, ADA advocacy efforts, tips for implementation and also provide continuing education credit. The Office of Civil Rights decided not to delay enforcement of this rule which goes into effect Oct.16,… Continue Reading ACA Section 1557 Final Rule webinar: “Understanding Section 1557”

Embed and share WDA videos

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Looking to post the Wisconsin Dental Association Own Your Smile TV spots on your website and help spread the message of this oral health literacy and public awareness campaign? All WDA YouTube videos can be embedded on members’ dental practice websites or shared on practices’ social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Twitter). Simply visit the WDA… Continue Reading Embed and share WDA videos

The value of unique content for SEO and prospective patient engagement

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The current content problem The internet is booming with content competing to be seen, liked and shared. As a result, search engines like Google scour the internet for original content worthy enough to rise above the herd and rank high on page 1 so prospective patients visiting your site are met with an experience as… Continue Reading The value of unique content for SEO and prospective patient engagement

5 Part HR Compliance Quick-Check: PERFORMANCE REVIEWS

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Whether your company has 5 or 500 employees, it’s important to conduct a regular review of your human resources and benefits-related notices, records and procedures to ensure compliance with the law and prevent potential liabilities and employee lawsuits. The checklist below features key steps for evaluating your management practices to help keep your company HR… Continue Reading 5 Part HR Compliance Quick-Check: PERFORMANCE REVIEWS

Firsthand experience: Tripartite proves its value

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Recently, I had the pleasure of representing the Wisconsin Dental Association in Indianapolis at a national conference of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), a free market-oriented organization of legislators and private citizens from around the country who come together annually to discuss a wide range of issues. For the past several years, ALEC has… Continue Reading Firsthand experience: Tripartite proves its value

Staff education is a wise investment

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Just as dentists are encouraged to conduct risk management analyses of their practices, it also makes sense to conduct educational assessments to identify: Communication gaps Policies that should be revamped or reinforced Opportunities for education about new topics or issues, as well as re-education about subjects that have already been addressed in new employee training or… Continue Reading Staff education is a wise investment