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CDA Responds to Recent Delta Dental Decision to Cut Premier Reimbursement Rates


In a letter from CDA President Lindsey Robinson, DDS, the association is urging Delta Dental to communicate answers to providers about its impending rate reduction.

Dr. Robinson’s message to members and the letter to Delta are posted here.

You can find more CDA member resources and answers to questions about Delta's Premier Fee Reduction at www.cda.org/deltafeecut.

 

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SamplesNON-COVERED SERVICES QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (SAMPLE LETTER) by Greg Alterton on 5/14/2013
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ToolsDENTI-CAL PROVIDER GUIDE by Greg Alterton on 5/6/2013
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Manuals2012-2013 SAMPLE EMPLOYEE MANUAL by PSC Staff on 5/1/2013
This Employee Manual template has been updated to reflect 2012-2013 new laws. Additionally this new manual provides more assistance in the areas of social media, vacation accrual and pregnancy leave. This Manual was developed by an attorney to be used specifically in a dental office. An employee manual is one of the most important reference and communication tools between an employer and employees. It clearly describes expectations and office policies. Read More Download
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ArticlesWHAT TO DO WHEN A PATIENT ASKS FOR A REFUND by PSC Staff on 4/20/2011
After completing treatment on a rather difficult patient, the patient calls to complain about the services. Before refunding any money to a patient, determine how the treatment was paid. Read More Download
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ChecklistsTHE UNEXPECTED DEATH OF THE DENTIST (SOLO PRACTICE) CHECKLIST by Robyn Thomason on 10/5/2012
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GuidesWASTE MANAGEMENT GUIDE by Teresa Pichay on 6/8/2012
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PodcastsASSOCIATE DENTISTS: FINDING THE RIGHT FIT PODCAST by Robyn Thomason on 3/24/2010
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SamplesSCHOOL ABSENCES AND SAMPLE RELEASE FORM by Teresa Pichay on 2/26/2013
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Teaching ToolsPROACTIVE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT - MANAGING PATIENTS AND PARENTS POWERPOINT by Katie Fornelli on 4/18/2013
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The State Department of Managed Health Care recently reached an agreement with Anthem Blue Cross to pay physicians and other providers $3.2 million on improperly paid claims. It's a reminder of how the system of appealing payment disputes with plans works. Read More 		 
Required Corporate Documents by Teresa Pichay on 4/10/2013
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What Is The Correct Way To Handle Credit Balances On Patient Accounts? by Patti Cheesebrough on 2/19/2013
The California Business and Professions Code Section 732 outline the following guidelines for handling credit balances: “A dentist shall refund any amount that a patient has paid for services rendered that has subsequently been paid to the dentist by a third-party payer and that constitutes a duplicate payment. The refund shall be made as follows: Read More 		 

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