ACA Section 1557 translator requirements: Sample notice, taglines available

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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

DEB sets mobile dentistry rules

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On Oct. 1, 2016, the Dentistry Examining Board’s rules regarding mobile dentistry in Wisconsin will go into effect. Following is some general information regarding the new rules. For complete information, visit http://dsps.wi.gov/Documents/Board%20Services/Rulemaking/DE_10_%20AO.pdf. “Mobile dentistry” is defined as a program delivering dental or dental hygiene care in one of the following ways: Using portable equipment or… Continue Reading DEB sets mobile dentistry rules

Dental Medicaid pilot program – educational meeting dates set

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The Wisconsin Dental Association has scheduled education meetings in each of the four counties (Brown, Marathon, Polk and Racine) where the Medicaid pilot program will be implemented to provide member and nonmember dentists and their staffs with additional pilot information. The WDA and state Medicaid program representatives will provide background on the pilot and detailed… Continue Reading Dental Medicaid pilot program – educational meeting dates set

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”

Important Dentistry Examining Board updates on informed consent and administering nitrous oxide

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Effective March 1, 2016, the Dentistry Examining Board updated Chapter DE 14 relating to informed consent and Chapter DE 15 certification of a dental hygienist to administer nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia. Prior to the passage of 2013 Wisconsin Act 345, obtaining informed consent had not been codified. Act 345 makes it the duty of dentists… Continue Reading Important Dentistry Examining Board updates on informed consent and administering nitrous oxide

Reminder: Deadline to opt-in/opt-out for Medicare is Jan. 1, 2019 (updated)

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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to enroll or opt-out of Medicare has been delayed again to Jan. 1, 2019. All providers make their decision and submit their applications to allow time for processing. In order for Medicare to pay for prescriptions you write to your Medicare eligible patients, you must either enroll as… Continue Reading Reminder: Deadline to opt-in/opt-out for Medicare is Jan. 1, 2019 (updated)