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
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
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
Recently, some dental offices have run into a problem with prescriptions, because some pharmacies have stopped filling prescriptions that don’t include the doctor’s Drug Enforcement Administration number. Listing the DEA number on prescriptions is a relatively new requirement and has many dental offices wondering what they need to do for their patients. Previously, DEA numbers… Continue Reading Did you know prescribing requirements changed?
Considered one of the finest mentor programs in the United States, the WDA, MUSOD and PFA collaboration is entering its 22nd year. Each fall, practicing dentists are paired up with dental students to establish a connection that benefits both. Our Mentor Program is truly a “win-win” for both parties. Mentors share their experiences and expertise,… Continue Reading WDA, Marquette University School of Dentistry and Pierre Fauchard Academy Mentor Program gearing up for 2016-17
The 2016 WDA House of Delegates Nominating Committee met via conference call on June 8, 2016. As elected by the 2015 House, committee members are: Dr. John Onderak (Beloit), Southeast Region 4, Chair; Dr. Jeremy Hoffman (Marathon), Northwest Region 1; Dr. Martin Williams (Green Bay), Northeast Region 2; Dr. Cheska Avery-Stafford (Milwaukee), Greater Milwaukee Region… Continue Reading 2016-2017 WDA officer nominations announced
Navigating the third-party payer world can be difficult not only for patients, but for staff and dentists as well. The ADA has created a new web page on www.ada.org to help members with various dental benefits issues. Find information on topics ranging from third-party advocacy to dental plan education to trends to member support on… Continue Reading American Dental Association adds dental benefits content to ADA.org
Americans receive hundreds of emails per day. As a dedicated member of organized dentistry, you want to be informed. Implement these strategies to ensure you’re receiving all WDA emails. Add [email protected] to your address book or other wda.org emails such as [email protected], [email protected] or your component’s personalized email address from the list below to ensure… Continue Reading 4 ways to guarantee you receive WDA emails
Effective communication skills are essential for all dental professionals. Below are some strategies for improving communications and patient care in your dental practice. Provide each new patient with a written introduction to the practice. Implement a written confidentiality policy. Implement dentist-approved telephone triage, patient advice and urgent care guidelines. Routinely review and update these procedures. Establish appropriate timeframes… Continue Reading 12 strategies for improving communications, patient care in dental practices