Washington—HIPAA-covered dental practices and other health care entities must report breaches of protected health information to the U.S. Office for Civil Rights under the federal breach notification rule. Reporting deadlines vary for breaches involving fewer or more than 500 individuals.
March 19 is the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids’ annual observance of Kick Butts Day, and a good time to remind patients and community leaders about the importance of tobacco prevention for young people.
Washington—American Dental Association and American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry appeals for standardized Medicaid audit procedures reflected one aspect of a deep and rich program integrity summit conversation on the urgent need for collaboration among state Medicaid dental programs, organized dentistry representing the practitioner and the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
