DentaQuest Updates
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HITECH Act and US National Health Care - New Date Added
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) became mandatory in April 2003. Now the HIPAA privacy and security changes include HITECH and as an office you MUST be in compliance with certain security measures. Business associates and their employees must now comply with HIPAA.
- Notification—If personal health information is breached a risk assessment needs to be done to determine if there was an actual risk of harm to an individual(s) whose information was exposed.
- Enhanced enforcement and increased penalties—documentation requirements are necessary to meet compliance.
In addition, the recent US Health Care Reform will require you as an employer to complete certain tasks in 2011 and even more in future years.
YOU NEED TO BE INFORMED OF THE NEW LAWS THAT WILL AFFECT YOU
SCDA Member Benefits Group and the SCDA have planned 2 informative seminars on HITECH and the recent Health Care Reform. The seminars will be two hours each and conducted by representatives who will provide you with the necessary tools to ensure your office is compliant and ready with the new federal regulations. Click here to get the registration form for Friday, November 12.
Fall District Meetings are now on the calendar
Click on Upcoming Events on the right side of the homepage to find details regarding your district meeting!
2011 Rural Incentive Grant information is now online
Click here for more information, or visit the New Dentists section under the Resources tab.
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