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As most states have adjourned their legislative sessions, the Government Relations Workgroup (GRW) can share updates on some of the more noteworthy 2016 priority bills.

As the COVID-19 situation changes on a daily basis, NADP continues to operate in service to our members and the industry without disruption. Utilizing work-from-home technology, NADP staff are able to access all systems necessary to provide member services and resources. Likewise, members can access web-based resources and contact NADP staff directly by email or phone.

Moreover, our association has quickly and creatively produced resources to help members during this unprecedented time

In April NADP served as the voice of the dental benefits industry to key stakeholders and the media.

The NADP Board of Directors appointed Jeff Schwab, Dominion National, to chair the 2020 Nominating Committee. He is joined by Jeff Album, Delta Dental of CA, NY, PA & Affiliates and Dr. Mary Lee Conicella, Aetna.

In October NADP represented the dental benefits industry to stakeholder organizations and the media.

The National Council of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) Health Insurance & Long-Term Care Issues Committee convened on Dec. 10 and voted in favor of the Transparency in Dental Benefits Contracting Model Act (“Model Act”), which was adopted by the NCOIL Executive Committee on Dec. 12.

Nothing slows down claims processing like insufficient historical information, added paperwork, administrative inefficiencies, and the lack of proper electronic data interchange (EDI) standards to manage transactions efficiently. Thanks to the continued work and expertise of the NADP EDI WorkGroup, the dental benefits industry has one less administrative hurdle when it comes to claims processing.

On May 10, U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra released “Notification of Interpretation and Enforcement of Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act and Title IX of…

Hear more about the latest trends affecting dentists and care delivery from the following sessions

A time of evaluation and preparation

With a new board and volunteer groups in place, NADP is now planning for the continued success of our organization. To ensure we’re heading in the right direction involves both reviewing where we have been and where we want to go.