Society News
We'd like to invite all members of our society to submit articles that they feel may be of interest to others in our society. These may be of events, thoughts or issues that have taken place or those that are to come. This could be on a professional or personal level. A great course, a good deal for a family outing, thoughts on staff issues... one's mind is the limit. That is, one's mind and the approval of the Publications Committee. We look forward to hearing from you.
Free Electronic Provider Assisted Claim Entry System (ePACES) for Medicaid Providers
Do you submit paper Medicaid claims to EMedNY? Consider the convenience of using ePACES, the Electronic Provider Assisted Claim Entry System, a web-based software application free to enrolled Medicaid Providers. Read more...
PCI Compliance Guidance for Dental Offices Processing Credit Cards
To protect credit card information and cardholder data, all merchants that process credit card transactions must comply with credit card industry standards known as PCI DSS. Read more...
FTC Extends Enforcement Deadline for Identity Theft Red Flags Rule to January 1, 2011
On May 28th, the agency announced that it would delay enforcement of the rule until January 1, 2011. Read more...
Invisalign Cancels Quota Requirement
Align Technology, manufacturer of Invisalign orthodontic treatment, has cancelled its quota requirement requiring providers to start a minimum of 10 Invisalign® cases annually to maintain provider status with the company. Read more...
New York Withdraws Mandatory Flu Vaccinations for Health Care Workers
The New York State Department of Health has withdrawn its regulation mandating all health care workers be vaccinated for the seasonal and H1N1 flu. Read more...
Red Flags Rules
Is your office prepared for the enforcement of the new ‘Red Flags' Rules which will go into effect on November 1st? Read more...
Invisalign Policy Change
Align Technology, manufacturer of Invisalign orthodontic treatment, is implementing annual proficiency requirements for dentists who represent themselves as Invisalign providers. Read more...
NOMAD Hand-Held X-Ray Device NYC Registration Update
The NYC Office of Radiological Health will be following the same process as the New York State Department of Health to register the NOMAD hand-held x-ray device in New York City. Read more...
Revised HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices Form
As part of the ADA HIPAA Privacy Kit, a revised HIPAA Privacy Form 1, Notice of Privacy Practices, is available at ADA.org. Read more...
Amalgam Separator Discount for Members
Second District has secured an outstanding membership benefit for all our members seeking a solution to the amalgam separator mandate. We have negotiated a cooperative discount with R & D Services, Inc. to provide you their top rated amalgam separator, the Amalgam CollectorTM, at a 10% discount from their listed retail prices. For more information click here.
Regulatory Updates
A number of regulatory agencies have made modifications to various regulations that may have an impact upon your practice. Although you may already know of these changes and have already taken care of the matter, we suggest you read the material that follows and should you have questions, CONTACT THAT REGULATOR using the number and / or website that has been provided. Please remember that you, not the regulator or Second District, are responsible for your being in compliance. Please take action where and when required.
NATIONAL PROVIDER IDENTIFIER (NPI) Click here to find out what the NPI is, if you need it and how to get it.
AMALGAM SEPARATOR REGULATIONS - For more information on this issue and preparing your practice to meet regulation expectations click here.
NEW YORK STATE PRESCRIPTION FORM PROGRAM - please click here for details on the regulations.
Upcoming Events
September 13th - Board of Trustees Meeting
September 17th - (BROOKLYN) CPR and Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office (#2010-32)
September 21st - (STATEN ISLAND) Richmond County Dental Society Membership Meeting
October 4th - Board of Trustees Meeting
October 8th - (STATEN ISLAND) CPR and Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office (#2010-33)
