It is with a combined sense of disappointment and accomplishment that we announce the retirement of a dear colleague. Dr. Larry DeGroat, MDA president during 2016-17 and former chair of MDA Insurance & Financial Group, on May 31 announced his retirement from the Boards of both MDA Insurance & Financial Group and the MDA Health… Continue reading
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Drive down the cost of dental supplies with tdsc.com
MDA Services Gloves & Supplies has joined with The Dentists Supply Company (TDSC) to deliver deep savings on everything from adhesives to X-ray supplies. The MDA Services Gloves & Supplies website now redirects you to tdsc.com. Through tdsc.com, you have access to nearly 40,000 SKUs and will enjoy significant savings on your dental supplies, free… Continue reading
6 requirements you must fulfill to be compliant with ‘ACTUAL’ HIPAA law
There are six requirements you must fulfill to be compliant with ACTUAL HIPAA law when emailing Protected Health Information (PHI): Authenticate recipients. Control access. Transmit securely. Unaltered records. Audit every message. Lock ePHI for six years. MDA-endorsed iCoreExchange’s HIPAA-compliant email meets or exceeds every ACTUAL HIPAA requirement. Cloud-based technology makes your transition simple and easy…. Continue reading
Talk to DBS Investment Advisers about making your retirement dreams come true
Of course you love dentistry, and one day you will retire after an enjoyable career. The quality of your retirement life will depend on the financial decisions you make along the way. The MDA endorses DBS Investment Advisers, LLC, to help members build and manage their wealth. The MDA selected DBS because it works nearly… Continue reading
Take compliance off your to-do list with turnkey solutions from Eagle Associates
Has compliance been on your to-do list forever? Working on compliance can be an overwhelming task. That’s why it often gets pushed to the back burner. MDA-endorsed Eagle Associates brings organization and success to your compliance efforts. Whether you need assistance with OSHA, HIPAA, OIG (includes Medicaid) or Healthy Kids, Eagle Associates has a turnkey… Continue reading
Earn a total of 7 percent premium on your precious metal refining
MDA members already earn 5 percent more—redeem the coupon below to earn a total of 7 percent premium on your precious metal refining. Clip the coupon and include it in your shipment before Sept. 30. Call Carol Rarick at 800-860-2272, ext. 465, to request your free, insured shipping kit with sealing containers.
CyraCom provides interpretation and translation services
CyraCom provides phone and video interpretation, enabling dentists to communicate with their non-English-speaking patients in seconds. Visit cyracom.com/ada or call 844-737-0781.
SoFi leads the way to paying off student debt with 0.25% member rate discount
MDA-endorsed SoFi provides MDA members a preferential 0.25 percent rate discount when applying through SoFi.com/MIDental. Find out what rates you qualify for in one minute at SoFi.com/MIDental or reach out to mpitzer@sofi.org with any questions about this partnership.
Ensure you have double-duty life protection
According to a recent study identifying the top reasons people file for bankruptcy, as many as 62% of personal bankruptcies are attributable to medical expenses. Even more shocking, 78% of those who filed had health insurance in place! Unfortunately, health insurance is sometimes no match for unplanned medical expenses as a result of injuries, serious… Continue reading
Now is the time to review your workers’ comp policy—and to save some money
With many workers’ comp policies renewing on Jan. 1, now is a great time to review your coverage. The MDA endorses Frankenmuth Insurance and the plan could save you money. Your workers’ comp policy is one of the most important in your entire insurance portfolio. It covers the costs of medical care, rehabilitation, and lost… Continue reading