News Articles

Avoid HIPAA violations by using CDA resources and tools

Following recent settlements against providers who violated HIPAA Privacy Rule, CDA encourages its members to utilize an array of tools and resources to achieve compliance

January 26, 2023 |Endorsed Services, News Articles, Practice Management, Privacy/HIPAA, Regulatory Compliance

CDA reminds dentist employers of the importance of meal and rest breaks

CDA encourages its members to take a proactive approach to employee meal and rest break compliance. Doing so requires an understanding of the regulations involved and communicating with employees about them.

January 25, 2023 |Employment Practices, Laws & Regulations, Leadership and Practice Ownership, News Articles, Office Policies & Manuals, Patient Management, Practice Management

CDA Foundation adopts new CDA Cares clinic model in partnership with state’s dental schools and Office of Oral Health

The CDA Foundation this week announced a new partnership with the state’s Office of Oral Health to administer the state’s Community-Based Clinical Education grant and pilot a new CDA Cares clinic model throughout the state.
 

January 12, 2023 |Access to Care, CDA Foundation, News Articles

Hire, Train and Retain Your Practice Team: Live webinar series to help practice owners build successful dental teams

The four-part series explores the crucial stages of finding qualified candidates, successfully integrating new team members into the dental practice and retaining top talent.

January 9, 2023 |Employment Practices, Hiring, Firing & Performance, Laws & Regulations, News Articles, Online Learning, Practice Management, Staffing & Training

CDA files new legal action against Delta Dental of California

On behalf of members, CDA has filed a legal action against Delta Dental of California in San Francisco Superior Court. The action challenges Delta Dental’s adjustments to Premier and PPO provider agreements effective Jan. 1, 2023.

January 3, 2023 |Advocacy, Delta Dental, Dental Benefit Plans, Dental Plan Reform, News Articles

A commitment to community distinguishes Dr. Marisa Watanabe, 2022 Dugoni Faculty Award recipient

Sharing her own commitment to service with students at WesternU’s College of Dental Medicine, Dr. Watanabe’s efforts are influencing future dentists to be more compassionate and community-focused.

December 21, 2022 |CDA Foundation, News Articles

Employers with 1-4 employees must register with CalSavers by Dec. 31, 2025

Soon, all California employers with at least one employee and no employer-sponsored retirement plan will be required to facilitate CalSavers enrollment for their workers, including new hires within 30 days of hiring. 

December 13, 2022 |Employment Practices, Laws & Regulations, News Articles

Delta Dental must report changes affecting over 10% of its provider network to Department of Managed Health Care

The Department of Managed Health Care asked Delta Dental to report any rate changes affecting over 10% of its provider network to the department. Additionally, DMHC is monitoring its help desk for calls from consumers.  

December 6, 2022 |Delta Dental, Dental Benefit Plans, News Articles

Digital accessibility lawsuits are on the rise: Is your website AwDA compliant?

The Dentists Insurance Company (TDIC) has noted an increase in calls to its Risk Management Advice Line from dentists who are facing AwDA digital accessibility lawsuits. Read more about the law and reasonable accessibility as well as the risks of noncompliance and benefits of compliance.

December 6, 2022 |News Articles, Practice Management, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management/TDIC

Medi-Cal Dental gains are measurable for dentists and patients

The dental initiatives of California’s transformative Medi-Cal proposal, CalAIM, have added to the significant gains made by the Medi-Cal Dental Program, which is designed to serve more than 14.7 million eligible Californians. Read about six major changes that are working for dentists and patients.

November 17, 2022 |Access to Care, Medi-Cal/Denti-Cal, News Articles

California workers are legally protected during emergency conditions

Most employees in California, including dental professionals, will gain legal protections from retaliatory actions by employers during emergency situations when a state law takes effect Jan. 1, 2023.

November 14, 2022 |Employment Practices, Laws & Regulations, News Articles

Massachusetts ballot measure on dental plan spending passes decisively

In Tuesday’s election, Massachusetts voters overwhelmingly supported a ballot measure that will require Massachusetts dental plans to spend at least 83% of premium dollars on patient care rather than administrative overhead costs and executive compensation. 
 

November 9, 2022 |Advocacy, Dental Benefit Plans, Dental Plan Reform, News Articles
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