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NADP staff hosted a conference call with the authors of the latest ADA Health Policy Institute’s (HPI) Research Brief “Including Child Dental Benefits in Medical Plans in California Had Limited Impact on Premiums.”

MonthlyByte     August 2015   by Chris Swanker, NADP Board Chairman As Board Chairman I often have a front-row seat to see NADP at its best. I was reminded…

The Health and Human Services Benefit and Payment Parameters (BPP) for Plan Year 2017 were submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) one month ago and could be released for public review and comment very soon (the rumor has the release as this Friday, but traditionally they have released it the week of Thanksgiving).

NADP continued to serve as your voice to wide array of industry stakeholders and the media in 2016.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) hosted a call early this week with NADP and Delta Dental Plans Association to let us know they were releasing the Notice of Benefit & Payment Parameters for Plan Year 2018.

On June 1, 2016 the Credentialing Sub-WorkGroup and Operations WorkGroup kicked off the Phase II Credentialing Pilot Program. Based on the success of Phase I the Pilot was expanded to include additional NADP member DSO’s and Payers.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Civil Rights (OCR) has issued guidance easing enforcement of HIPPA violations for providers who attempt good faith provision of telehealth during the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency.

NADP joined a coalition of more than 200 organizations to ask Congress to preserve and protect access to oral health care for millions of Americans.

In celebration of outstanding volunteer achievements, the National Association of Dental Plans (NADP) is honoring 11 individuals with the Evelyn Ireland Volunteer Awards featured during Virtual CONVERGE 2020, Sept. 21-Oct 1. The award recognizes annual volunteer contributions necessary for the association to accomplish its mission to promote and advance the dental benefits industry and improve consumer access to affordable, quality dental care.

Wednesday, Sept. 9, by a voice vote, the House Energy & Commerce Committee passed the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (H.R. 1379) with no amendments.