BITES&BRIEFS


CMS Delays Medicare Part D Enforcement Date to 2019


On November 1, the ADA News reported that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has announced it is delaying enforcement of the Medicare Part D prescriber enrollment requirement. Providers now need to enroll by Jan. 1, 2019 instead of by Feb. 1, 2017. The article notes that “CMS published a final rule in May 2014 and an interim final rule in May 2015 stating that prescribers must be enrolled or validly opted out in order for their written pre- scriptions to be covered under Part D.” The ADA continues to seek a legislative repeal of the requirement and contin- ues to support H.R. 4062, bipartisan legislation introduced in 2015 that calls for removing the mandate that certain providers, including dentists, be enrolled in Medicare in order for pharma- cists to be reimbursed. Read the ADA News article at http://bit.ly/2ezAM7Q.


Translation/Interpretation Services for ACA Section 1557


In early October, the MDA provided an eNews update to members regarding a provision of ACA Section 1557 which states “Covered dental practices will be required to take reasonable steps to provide meaningful access to individuals with limited English proficiency (“LEP”) who are eligible to be served or likely to be encountered, and to take appropriate steps to ensure that communications with individuals with disabilities are as effective as communications with others.” The MDA has posted information about translation/interpretation services and additional Section 1557 updates at modental.org/1557.


ADA awards Certificate for International Volunteer Service,


including Drs. Jan and Pat Ruopp, Cape Girardeau This past August, the ADA awarded 22 dentists the Certificate for International Volunteer Service for their charitable activities overseas in the previous year. The certificate program recognizes ADA members who have volunteered in developing countries to improve the oral and overall health of individuals. The ADA may award a certificate to the same individual more than once. Drs. Janet and Patrick Ruopp, Cape Girardeau, were the only two dentists to receive the award from Mis- souri. For information about the Certificate for International Volunteer Service or to submit a nomination, visit http://bit.ly/1zPcRXq.


ACD, ICD Names Missouri Fellows


This past October, in concurrence with the ADA Annual Session, the American College of Dentists and the International College of Dentists inducted the follow- ing Missouri dentists as Fellows. Congrat- ulations to these members!


AMERICAN COLLEGE


Dr. William Duensing, Jr., Kansas City Dr. John Tanner, Kansas City


INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE Carrie Arquitt, Springfield H. Groves Cooke III, Washington Jon Copeland, Wildwood Guy Deyton, Kansas City Daniel Kessler, Kimberling City Darren Mahaffey, Springfield Sarah Mahaffey, Springfield Jack Marincel, St. Louis Jonathan Rhoades, Cape Girardeau Danielle Riordan, St. Peters Edward Shaheen, Jr., St. Louis Thomas Stone, Springfield


ADA Center for Professional Success launches practice finance resource


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The ADA Center for Professional Success has launched a new online resource offering guides,


tips and tools to help with practice and personal finances. The webpage features articles and resources, such as a national survey of dental fees, busi- ness planning calculators, federal and state loan repayment information and a guide on practice revenue and expens- es. Visit Success.ADA.org/Finances.


Open Enrollment Is Now Here … Let MDIS Help! Open enrollment for health insurance is now through January 31, 2017). Let MDIS guide you through the complexities to find the best solutions for you, your staff and family. Call them today at 800-944-7550.


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