Category: ODA Today

New International Classification of Disease (ICD) codes will take effect beginning Oct. 1, 2014. The ICD-10 code sets will replace the ICD-9 codes currently in use to report diagnoses and procedures. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requires all providers and payers that are currently using the ICD-9 to transition to ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association has recently launched an ODA Annual Session Facebook page to provide another communication tool to share the latest information on the 2013 ODA Annual Session with members and other convention attendees. To automatically receive regular updates about the 2013 ODA Annual Session, visit the ODA Annual Session Facebook ... [continue reading]

The 147th Ohio Dental Association Annual Session, Sept. 19-22 in Columbus, will offer a variety of Continuing Education courses, nationally known speakers, the largest Exhibit Hall in the area, special events, entertainment and more. The ODA Annual Session Committee works year round to ensure the ODA Annual Session offers the best speakers and CE ... [continue reading]

As 2014 approaches and the implementation of the Affordable Care Act continues, many employers and consumers have questions about what health insurance options are available to them. Employers and individuals should begin considering and investigating their options so that they are prepared Jan. 1, 2014, when all  individuals will be required ... [continue reading]

The U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit recently issued a decision in a case involving the North Carolina Board of Dental Examiner’s attempt to regulate tooth bleaching by non-dentists. Some commentators suggest that the case could call into question the current manner in which states regulate dentistry in America. A close ... [continue reading]

On June 30, Gov. John Kasich signed into law the Ohio budget for fiscal years 2014 and 2015. The final budget looks significantly different from the original plan Kasich proposed. The final budget does not include expansion of Medicaid coverage and includes a different tax structure than originally proposed. An important aspect of the final budget ... [continue reading]

On June 18, Scott Gilliam, vice president and government relations officer of the Cincinnati Insurance Company, testified before the Ohio House Insurance Committee in support of House Bill 159, an Ohio Dental Association-backed bill that would prevent dental insurance companies from setting prices for dental services that the insurers do not ... [continue reading]

It’s been a strong year for the Ohio Dental Association Foundation so far, with more than half of its annual fundraising raffle tickets already sold, a sizable donation from the Central Ohio Dental Society, and nearly double the scholarship and grant applications over last year. “The word is getting out,” said ODAF Chairman Dr. ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association is promoting oral health and dental visits with ODA member dentists through an educational radio campaign that has been running for over a year. The ODA has partnered with the Ohio Society Association of Executives (OSAE) and the Ohio News Network (ONN) radio division on a public awareness campaign. The campaign ... [continue reading]

One of 2013 Annual Session Chair Dr. Bruce Grbach’s favorite parts about visiting Columbus for the convention is all of the activities and night life attendees can experience when they aren’t taking CE or shopping the Exhibit Hall. Several events will be taking place in Columbus during the 147th Ohio Dental Association Annual Session Sept. ... [continue reading]