All of your hard work is greatly appreciated. I realize that you have faithfully delivered the paper equivalent of a small forest to my dental office over the years, and I want you to know that I try to complete the circle of life by putting them all in the recycling bin. I truly believe… Continue Reading An open apology to our United States Postal Service carriers
*Download WDAJ-Now app Issue 3 to read full story Dane County Dental Society and Green County Dental Society officially merged to become the Greater Dane Dental Society on Jan. 1, 2014. The merger took place after more than a year of discussions with leadership and members of both societies. As part of the merger agreement,… Continue Reading Taking stock 2+ years after south central WDA components merge
Question: A prospective patient’s wife called to make an initial appointment for the patient. During the call, she stated that her husband needs a hearing interpreter. Do we have to make an appointment for this patient? Is the office required to provide an interpreter? Can we charge the patient for the cost of the interpreter?… Continue Reading Risk Q&A: Interpreters and Auxiliary Aids
Dr. Gene Shoemaker, a general dentist practicing in Waukesha, has been selected to receive the Wisconsin Dental Association’s highest honor – the 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award. A WDA past-president, Dr. Shoemaker has shown continued commitment to the dental profession, his practice and his community. Other 2016 Pyramid of Pride recipients include: Community Outreach Award Dr.… Continue Reading Congratulations to 2016 Pyramid of Pride Award winners
In preparation for the fall open-enrollment period, employers sponsoring group health plans that include prescription drug coverage are required to notify all Medicare-eligible individuals whether such coverage is creditable. This means the coverage is expected to pay, on average, as much as the standard Medicare prescription drug coverage. Contact your agent or insurance company to find out if your… Continue Reading Medicare Part D creditable coverage notices for group health plans
Have you ever wondered how and why certain Wisconsin communities are chosen to host a Wisconsin Dental Association and WDA Foundation Mission of Mercy? Since the first Wisconsin MOM in 2009, each event has grown out of interest expressed by a local dental community. The WDA and WDA Foundation choose sites in direct respond to… Continue Reading Bring Mission of Mercy to your region in 2018
The new Section 1557 rule requires all covered dental practices to post a notice of nondiscrimination and taglines in the top 15 spoken languages in Wisconsin. Deadline for compliance is Oct. 16, 2016. The American Dental Association has stepped forward to assist members with understanding this new requirement. Find a dedicated 1557 page at www.ada.org/1557… Continue Reading ACA Section 1557 translator requirements: Sample notice, taglines available
The ADA has created a free, one-stop shop to help eliminate repetitive paperwork when it comes to the credentialing process. Members can enter, store and update professional credentials in one centralized database to make paperwork easier for themselves and staff. After entering your information one time, it will then be available to third-party payers, hospitals… Continue Reading Free ADA Credentialing Service now available