California Department of Managed Health Care Licensed Dental Plans As a member service, CDA has compiled a list of dental plans from the Department of managed Health Care website. View resource California Department of Managed Health Care Licensed Dental Plans
What You Need to Know About Dropping Dental Plan Contracts A guided checklist to assist dentists with things to consider before, during and after withdrawal from a plans network, including sample letters for use in your practice. View resource What You Need to Know About Dropping Dental Plan Contracts
Payment Dispute Resolution Forms and Processes There are two levels for appealing payment disputes: first with the plan itself, then with the appropriate regulatory agency. This resource provides a detailed list of contacts and appropriate processes to follow. View resource Payment Dispute Resolution Forms and Processes
Patient Request to Access Records (Records Release) Form and Q&A Summary of records release rules with customizable sample form. Patients have the right to access their record and can request paper, film or electronic copies. View resource Patient Request to Access Records (Records Release) Form and Q&A
Approved Printers of Tamper-Resistant Prescription Forms Electronic prescriptions (E-prescriptions) are mandated as of Jan 1, 2022. Printed prescription forms may be used only in limited circumstances specified by law. Order forms from these printers. View resource Approved Printers of Tamper-Resistant Prescription Forms
Uses and Disclosures of Patient Health Information Both federal and state laws protect patient health information (PHI) in part by establishing rules for its use and disclosure. This article reviews those rules. View resource Uses and Disclosures of Patient Health Information
Surveillance Cameras: What to Consider Before Installing Them Describes items dentists should consider when contemplating the use of video surveillance cameras at the practice. Sample notification language for patients and employees included. View resource Surveillance Cameras: What to Consider Before Installing Them
Social Security Numbers and Drivers Licenses Summarizes prohibited actions and best practices for businesses collecting social security numbers or copies of driver’s licenses. View resource Social Security Numbers and Drivers Licenses
Sample Notice of Privacy Practices Customize this form to create a practice’s notice. It must have specified elements. The final notice must be provided to patients and an acknowledgment of receipt should be collected. Post it in the practice and on the practice website. View resource Sample Notice of Privacy Practices
Sample Notice of Privacy Practices Layered A customizable form to notify patients of privacy practices. Layered version is formatted to allow posting of the first page on a wall with the full notice available for review close to the posting. View resource Sample Notice of Privacy Practices Layered
Sample Nondisclosure Agreement Practices should personalize the attached sample language to their practices and confirm that the agreement is consistent with existing policies and procedures. View resource Sample Nondisclosure Agreement
Sample Breach Notification Notice Use sample notice to inform patients of a breach of their personal information. Sample notice includes elements required by law. View resource Sample Breach Notification Notice
Patient Rights Under HIPAA Describes patient rights and dental practice responsibilities under HIPAA. Patients must be informed of these rights through the distribution of the covered entity’s Notice of Privacy Practices. View resource Patient Rights Under HIPAA
Patient Request to Restrict Disclosure of Patient Health Information to a Dental Benefit or Health Care Plan Includes information on this patient right to restrict disclosure of patient health information to a dental benefit or health care plan and a sample form to use for a patient who requests such a restriction. View resource Patient Request to Restrict Disclosure of Patient Health Information to a Dental Benefit or Health Care Plan
Information Privacy and Security - HIPAA, State Laws This PowerPoint presentation can be used in conjunction with the dental practice’s written policies and procedures to train staff on compliance with HIPAA and state laws. View resource Information Privacy and Security - HIPAA, State Laws
HIPAA Security Rule - A Summary The rule sets standards to protect patient information in electronic form. A covered entity must implement or address more than 30 administrative, physical and technical standards summarized here. View resource HIPAA Security Rule - A Summary
HIPAA Safeguards A discussion on HIPAA safeguards – what administrative, technical and physical safeguards are required to be implemented and how to determine if a safeguard is reasonable and appropriate. View resource HIPAA Safeguards
HIPAA Business Associate Agreement Describes HIPAA business associates and the requirement for covered entities such as dental practices to have agreements with them. A sample business associate agreement is included. View resource HIPAA Business Associate Agreement
HIPAA and the California Medical Information Act This checklist provides an at-a-glance view of elements required to comply with state and federal privacy laws. View resource HIPAA and the California Medical Information Act
HIPAA and California Health Information Privacy and Protection Laws Q&A Answers to questions asked by dental offices on how to comply with HIPAA rules on privacy, security, and national provider identification (NPI). View resource HIPAA and California Health Information Privacy and Protection Laws Q&A
Ensure State Provisions Are Included In Your Privacy Policies and Procedures Describes state requirements to include in a dental practice’s policies and procedures for protecting patient information. View resource Ensure State Provisions Are Included In Your Privacy Policies and Procedures
Data Breach Notification Requirements California law requires individuals be notified when specified personal information, including health and medical insurance information, that is stored electronically is breached. View resource Data Breach Notification Requirements
California-Specific Privacy Laws Outlines laws, provides links & other useful resources. California has many laws aimed at protecting the personal and confidential information of its residents. View resource California-Specific Privacy Laws
Miscellaneous Cal/OSHA Regulations An overview of other Cal/OSHA regulations for which dental practices have been cited for violating. View resource Miscellaneous Cal/OSHA Regulations
Injury and Illness Prevention Plan Customize sample plan to describe how the practice complies with safe work practices, communicates with staff and more. This resource is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated April 2020. View resource Injury and Illness Prevention Plan