Decoding the Codes: 2024 CDT Coding Updates
By Dr. Elizabeth Shin Perry 2024 marks the 24th year since the federal government designated the use of CDT coding as the national terminology for reporting dental services on claims…
Read MoreAdvocacy Update: AAE Calls on Missouri Lawmakers to Prioritize Patients Over Insurance Company Profits
On January 4, AAE President Dr. Craig S. Hirschberg sent a letter in strong support of dental loss ratio legislation to two Missouri lawmakers after learning of their Missouri Times…
Read MoreAAE Supports Administration’s Expansion of Adult Dental Coverage on ACA Marketplace
The AAE submitted comments in support of a new proposed rule by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) that would grant states the option to designate adult dental…
Read MoreAdvocacy Update: CMS Expands Medicare Dental Coverage and Simplifies Billing Processes
CMS Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Rule On November 2, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced significant updates to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS), expanding coverage for…
Read MoreAAE Members Instrumental in Setting New ADA Policy at House of Delegates
During the days leading up to the 2023 ADA’s House of Delegates (HOD), where dentists from across the country work to develop policy that represents the profession nationwide, a request…
Read MoreAAE Board of Directors Approves Updates to Three Position Statements
At their fall meeting, the AAE Board of Directors reviewed three position statements that included updates that clarify longstanding AAE policy on: • Informed consent guidelines: The updated document updates…
Read MoreAdvocacy Corner: AAE Co-Signs Seven Letters to Congress and Other Policy Makers
The AAE has taken a proactive approach in advocating for the profession by co-signing letters to Congress and other policy makers. These letters address important issues and policies that impact…
Read MoreADA Council Adjusts Approach to CDT Code Enhancement
After a year of extensive study, including the solicitation of feedback from the dental community, the ADA Council on Dental Benefit Programs has announced it will alter its approach to…
Read MoreAAE Members Drs. Jason F. Foreman and William D. Powell Help Make Save Your Tooth Month Official in Their States
Compiled by Michael Dobrow Save Your Tooth Month was one for the record books this year. In addition to wildly successful media opportunities featuring AAE President Dr. Craig S. Hirschberg…
Read MoreLegislative Tracking Update – Dental Loss Ratio Passes in Three States and Stalls in Others
By Catherine French and Michael Dobrow Since the AAE’s last update in March, state lawmakers in Colorado, Nevada, and New Mexico have passed legislation addressing Dental Loss Ratios (DLR). With…
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