Time is Running Out to get Meaningful Use Assistance
The Iowa Medicaid Enterprise has partnered with Telligen to provide Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Program and Meaningful Use (MU) assistance through June 30, 2017, for Iowa dentists participating in Medicaid. The EHR Incentive Program is a CMS incentive program designed to encourage eligible professionals, including dentists, and eligible hospitals to adopt, implement, upgrade (AIU), and demonstrate meaningful use of certified EHR technology. If you have already received an EHR Incentive Program payment or have attested for the 2016 incentive year, you are eligible for assistance. If you would like to request MU assistance, please contact Marlene Hodges by phone at 1-515-457-3707, or by email at mhodges@telligen.com.
MCNA Updates
The Iowa Medicaid Enterprise has partnered with Telligen to provide Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Program and Meaningful Use (MU) assistance through June 30, 2017, for Iowa dentists participating in Medicaid. The EHR Incentive Program is a CMS incentive program designed to encourage eligible professionals, including dentists, and eligible hospitals to adopt, implement, upgrade (AIU), and demonstrate meaningful use of certified EHR technology. If you have already received an EHR Incentive Program payment or have attested for the 2016 incentive year, you are eligible for assistance. If you would like to request MU assistance, please contact Marlene Hodges by phone at 1-515-457-3707, or by email at mhodges@telligen.com. |
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Vigilant Verification: Check Member Eligibility at Every Appointment
Member eligibility varies daily. It is important for your office staff to verify an MCNA member's eligibility not only when scheduling an appointment but also on the day of the appointment. If member eligibility with MCNA is not verified before providing services, your claim may be denied if the member was not actually eligible on the date of service. MCNA offers you several methods for verification. All methods listed below allow you to verify member eligibility 24 hours a day/7 days a week:
Please note that due to possible eligibility status changes, the information provided when you verify member eligibility does not guarantee payment of your claims. MCNA strongly recommends using our Provider Portal to quickly and easily verify all member eligibility. Access your Provider Portal account at http://portal.mcna.net. Please call our Provider Hotline if you have a question about verifying member eligibility for an MCNA member.
Your Practice
Member eligibility varies daily. It is important for your office staff to verify an MCNA member's eligibility not only when scheduling an appointment but also on the day of the appointment. If member eligibility with MCNA is not verified before providing services, your claim may be denied if the member was not actually eligible on the date of service. MCNA offers you several methods for verification. All methods listed below allow you to verify member eligibility 24 hours a day/7 days a week:
Please note that due to possible eligibility status changes, the information provided when you verify member eligibility does not guarantee payment of your claims. MCNA strongly recommends using our Provider Portal to quickly and easily verify all member eligibility. Access your Provider Portal account at http://portal.mcna.net. Please call our Provider Hotline if you have a question about verifying member eligibility for an MCNA member. |
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Informed Consent
The definition and requirements of informed consent can change depending upon the details of a member's condition and the associated treatment plan. Taking a moment to consider whether your patient has truly comprehended the treatment in question and given the necessary consent is ...
Communication
The definition and requirements of informed consent can change depending upon the details of a member's condition and the associated treatment plan. Taking a moment to consider whether your patient has truly comprehended the treatment in question and given the necessary consent is ... |
Parent Connection: Talking About Tooth Decay
Parents are the first line of defense against childhood tooth decay and other oral problems. When they can teach their children from an early age about oral health and good oral hygiene habits at ...
Children's Corner
Parents are the first line of defense against childhood tooth decay and other oral problems. When they can teach their children from an early age about oral health and good oral hygiene habits at ... |
National Cell Phone Courtesy Month - July
Cell phones are great resources for communication, information, and entertainment, but they are easy to overuse in situations when person-to-person contact may be of more value. This July, observe National Cell Phone Courtesy Month by being mindful of your cell phone use and how it affects those around you. Here are a few tips to get you started:
Click here to see more tips for great cell phone etiquette.
Upcoming Events
Cell phones are great resources for communication, information, and entertainment, but they are easy to overuse in situations when person-to-person contact may be of more value. This July, observe National Cell Phone Courtesy Month by being mindful of your cell phone use and how it affects those around you. Here are a few tips to get you started:
Click here to see more tips for great cell phone etiquette. |
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