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UM QuickTip: Resubmitting Services for Pre-Authorization
UM QuickTip: Resubmitting Services for Pre-Authorization

MCNA wants you to avoid unnecessary resubmission of previously approved services. If you receive notification that one of your ...

Utilization Management
UM QuickTip: Resubmitting Services for Pre-Authorization

MCNA wants you to avoid unnecessary resubmission of previously approved services. If you receive notification that one of your ...

Understanding Reconsiderations
Understanding Reconsiderations

MCNA's Claims Reconsideration Unit (CRU) provides you with an opportunity to resolve claims payment issues that do not relate to medical necessity or benefit coverage. The CRU was developed as part of MCNA's ongoing efforts to improve service quality for ...

MCNA Updates
Understanding Reconsiderations

MCNA's Claims Reconsideration Unit (CRU) provides you with an opportunity to resolve claims payment issues that do not relate to medical necessity or benefit coverage. The CRU was developed as part of MCNA's ongoing efforts to improve service quality for ...

Last Chance to Enroll in the Medicaid EHR Incentive Program
Last Chance to Enroll in the Medicaid EHR Incentive Program

The Iowa Medicaid Enterprise has partnered with Telligen to provide Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Program and "meaningful use" assistance for Iowa dentists participating in Medicaid. The EHR Incentive Program is a CMS incentive program designed to encourage eligible professionals and eligible hospitals to adopt, implement, upgrade (AIU), and demonstrate meaningful use of certified EHR technology. Program Year 2016 is the final year in which eligible professionals, which includes dentists, can begin to participate in the Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Program. There are many benefits to program participation, including the following:

  • Providers that are eligible to participate can receive up to $63,750 for full participation in the program. This includes a payment in the first participation year of $21,250 to adopt, implement, or...
MCNA Updates
Last Chance to Enroll in the Medicaid EHR Incentive Program

The Iowa Medicaid Enterprise has partnered with Telligen to provide Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Program and "meaningful use" assistance for Iowa dentists participating in Medicaid. The EHR Incentive Program is a CMS incentive program designed to encourage eligible professionals and eligible hospitals to adopt, implement, upgrade (AIU), and demonstrate meaningful use of certified EHR technology. Program Year 2016 is the final year in which eligible professionals, which includes dentists, can begin to participate in the Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Program. There are many benefits to program participation, including the following:

  • Providers that are eligible to participate can receive up to $63,750 for full participation in the program. This includes a payment in the first participation year of $21,250 to adopt, implement, or...
Is Your Practice Information Up-to-Date?
Is Your Practice Information Up-to-Date?

Keeping MCNA updated with your dental practice information when changes occur is important to both you and your patients. When you report practice changes, we are able to relay correct information to our members regarding your location, hours of operation, and contact information to make an appointment. Accurate practice information also...

Your Practice
Is Your Practice Information Up-to-Date?

Keeping MCNA updated with your dental practice information when changes occur is important to both you and your patients. When you report practice changes, we are able to relay correct information to our members regarding your location, hours of operation, and contact information to make an appointment. Accurate practice information also...

CE Opportunity: Cultural Competency Program for Oral Health Providers
CE Opportunity: Cultural Competency Program for Oral Health Providers

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is offering a free, online educational program designed to equip you with "the knowledge, skills, and awareness to best delivery oral health services to all patients." The Cultural Competency Program for Oral Health Professionals is available for dentists, dental...

Communication
CE Opportunity: Cultural Competency Program for Oral Health Providers

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is offering a free, online educational program designed to equip you with "the knowledge, skills, and awareness to best delivery oral health services to all patients." The Cultural Competency Program for Oral Health Professionals is available for dentists, dental...

National Brush Day - November 1
National Brush Day - November 1

National Brush Day is celebrated the day after Halloween, when many children get an abundance of sweets during trick-or-treating, to encourage parents and children to remember...

Upcoming Events
National Brush Day - November 1

National Brush Day is celebrated the day after Halloween, when many children get an abundance of sweets during trick-or-treating, to encourage parents and children to remember...

DIY Office Art - Pumpkin Carving Stencils
DIY Office Art - Pumpkin Carving Stencils

Make your own dental artwork and decorate your office with pumpkins carved with happy tooth characters for the autumn...

Dental Artwork
DIY Office Art - Pumpkin Carving Stencils

Make your own dental artwork and decorate your office with pumpkins carved with happy tooth characters for the autumn...