HHS Right of Access Initiative
The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) continues to vigorously enforce an individual's right to access their medical records. OCR ensures that patients receive their medical records in a timely manner consistent with the format and fee requirements set forth under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule. Based on OCR's continued focus on enforcement of an individual's right of access, entities should prioritize responding to access requests in a compliant manner and address any access-related issues that are brought to their attention immediately. Patients' rights to access their protected health information (PHI) is a hallmark of the HIPAA Privacy Rule and should be a compliance priority for ...
MCNA Updates
The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) continues to vigorously enforce an individual's right to access their medical records. OCR ensures that patients receive their medical records in a timely manner consistent with the format and fee requirements set forth under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule. Based on OCR's continued focus on enforcement of an individual's right of access, entities should prioritize responding to access requests in a compliant manner and address any access-related issues that are brought to their attention immediately. Patients' rights to access their protected health information (PHI) is a hallmark of the HIPAA Privacy Rule and should be a compliance priority for ... |
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New ADA Member App
In its effort to learn, adapt, and evolve with technological advances, the American Dental Association (ADA) reimagined its member app. The app has been updated based on feedback from the ADA member community to add new, personalized features to support dental professionals. One of the key features of the ADA Member App is the built-in communication tool that enables member dentists to engage with other ...
Communication
In its effort to learn, adapt, and evolve with technological advances, the American Dental Association (ADA) reimagined its member app. The app has been updated based on feedback from the ADA member community to add new, personalized features to support dental professionals. One of the key features of the ADA Member App is the built-in communication tool that enables member dentists to engage with other ... |
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Update Your Mailing List on MCNA's Provider Portal
MCNA regularly sends newsletters like this one as well as other bulletins and important announcements via email to participating provider offices throughout our network. To ensure that you and the other members of your team don't miss out, please remember to periodically update the mailing list for your office through your ...
Communication
MCNA regularly sends newsletters like this one as well as other bulletins and important announcements via email to participating provider offices throughout our network. To ensure that you and the other members of your team don't miss out, please remember to periodically update the mailing list for your office through your ... |
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Dental Records - Maintenance and Access
MCNA is committed to providing access to high quality dental care to Medicaid and CHIP enrollees across the country. A key aspect of MCNA's operational areas including Program Integrity and Quality Improvement is our ability to access the most up-to-date information about our members' oral health and treatment. As our partner in the provision of quality dental care and services, your office is required to ...
Quality Improvement
MCNA is committed to providing access to high quality dental care to Medicaid and CHIP enrollees across the country. A key aspect of MCNA's operational areas including Program Integrity and Quality Improvement is our ability to access the most up-to-date information about our members' oral health and treatment. As our partner in the provision of quality dental care and services, your office is required to ... |
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New Clinical Practice Guidelines
MCNA has adopted new Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs). To view and download the approved CPGs for Texas, please visit the provider section of our website.
MCNA Updates
MCNA has adopted new Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs). To view and download the approved CPGs for Texas, please visit the provider section of our website. |
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New HPI Webinar
The Health Policy Institute (HPI) has released a new webinar that provides analysis on dentists who participate in Medicaid. HPI estimates that 1 in 3 dentists in the U.S. treats Medicaid patients. This is lower than the previous estimate of 43%. The webinar provides a first of its kind comparison study between the ...
Your Practice
The Health Policy Institute (HPI) has released a new webinar that provides analysis on dentists who participate in Medicaid. HPI estimates that 1 in 3 dentists in the U.S. treats Medicaid patients. This is lower than the previous estimate of 43%. The webinar provides a first of its kind comparison study between the ... |
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National Museum of Dentistry
The Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum of Dentistry in Baltimore, Maryland, proudly preserves and presents the history of dentistry in the United States and around the world. Opened in 1996, the museum is located at the home of America's first dental school at the University of Maryland. On display are unique dentistry artifacts and exhibits on oral health, as well as stories about distinct dental professionals and their contributions. In 2003, the museum was ...
Dental Artwork
The Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum of Dentistry in Baltimore, Maryland, proudly preserves and presents the history of dentistry in the United States and around the world. Opened in 1996, the museum is located at the home of America's first dental school at the University of Maryland. On display are unique dentistry artifacts and exhibits on oral health, as well as stories about distinct dental professionals and their contributions. In 2003, the museum was ... |
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National Thank You Note Day - December 26
What is National Thank You Note Day? We all love receiving gifts and are pleased when our gift made someone happy. National Thank You Note Day gives us a chance to express our gratitude to our friends and family in writing. Writing a thank you note is a way of returning someone's kindness and making them feel appreciated. A verbal ...
Upcoming Events
What is National Thank You Note Day? We all love receiving gifts and are pleased when our gift made someone happy. National Thank You Note Day gives us a chance to express our gratitude to our friends and family in writing. Writing a thank you note is a way of returning someone's kindness and making them feel appreciated. A verbal ... |
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National Handwashing Awareness Week
National Handwashing Awareness Week is celebrated each year during the first week of December. The purpose is to draw people's attention to the importance of good hand hygiene and is a great opportunity to remind all staff and visitors to your practice that a quick rinse is not enough to remove the germs. Many diseases are spread by not washing hands properly. Proper handwashing can reduce the risk of respiratory viruses by 16-21%. Here are the five key steps to follow EVERY time when ...
Upcoming Events
National Handwashing Awareness Week is celebrated each year during the first week of December. The purpose is to draw people's attention to the importance of good hand hygiene and is a great opportunity to remind all staff and visitors to your practice that a quick rinse is not enough to remove the germs. Many diseases are spread by not washing hands properly. Proper handwashing can reduce the risk of respiratory viruses by 16-21%. Here are the five key steps to follow EVERY time when ... |
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