SC Medicaid
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Everyone is well aware of the issues involving
Medicaid, the Medicaid Agency and DentaQuest.
Please note that the SCDA is well aware of the issues and working very closely
with the agency to resolve outstanding operational issues. A letter was
sent a few days ago regarding this and is posted again on our website in case you did not
receive.
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina (BCBSSC)
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The
SCDA has received calls regarding BCBSSC beginning electronic funds
transfer (EFT). BCBSSC is
not mandating dentists begin receiving EFTs or electronic remits. This is still
an option and not a requirement.
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Medicare Advantage Plans
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In May of this year,
the SCDA sent all members a letter regarding Medicare
Advantage
Dental Plans. Dentists were receiving letters that even though they did not participate in the network, they may
not be able to balance
bill above what
the insurance company reimburses.
Effectively, they were saying
that by treating
the patient you agree to their network without a contract.
The SCDA has worked
on this issue and was recently informed that you are allowed to balance bill if
you are not a participating network provider. As a dentist, you should have received a letter from Avesis regarding
this update.
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Improper Use of Social Media Could Lead to Heavy Fines Under HIPAA/HITECH
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New laws around the HIPAA privacy act and security changes are
affecting your dental office. Do you know if you are in
compliance? If you have a computer in your office, then you
can't afford to miss this seminar. Sweeping changes to HIPAA privacy
rules can lead to heavy fines for non-compliance - not to mention bad
press. The September 10th seminar was full and a huge success,
so the SCDA has added a second seminar date of Friday, November 12th. Come learn about the new requirements and walk away with the information you need
to keep your practice covered. Don't get left in the dark - register today. |
SCDA's Amalgam Task Force
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The
SCDA has partnered with DHEC to recognize dentists who voluntarily install
amalgam separators with a certificate and by placing the member's name on the
SCDA website. October 31, 2010 is the first checkpoint date that we will send a
list. Please be proactive and have
your name on that list. Let's
avoid costly mandates. Purchase
an amalgam separator today and contact Mark Brown
at the SCDA office at 1-800-327-2598 or by email at brownm@scda.org to let him know you have done
so. |
