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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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SamplesNOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES by Teresa Pichay on 5/22/2013
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