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Our NADP membership is as diverse as our industry. We represent every business model – from vertically integrated companies, multi-line carriers, dental stand-alone companies to single-state, national and regional plans, for-profits and non-profits. Although diverse, we share the same mission: to advance the dental benefits industry and improve access to quality oral care. This mission binds us together as members of NADP. As 2016 draws to a close, I want to highlight some of the stellar achievements NADP members have made in support of our mission.
One of the most important aspects of my NADP membership is attending our annual conference, CONVERGE. I always look forward to seeing my friends and colleagues, visiting the exhibit booths in the Discovery Zone and hearing from industry experts about the trends affecting the dental benefits market. For me, CONVERGE 2016 was the best conference to date. In addition to strong attendance, quality educational content and multiple opportunities to connect with my colleagues, CONVERGE 2016 was the first time I attended the conference as NADP Board Chair.
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…