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Four Questions for Consideration

[By Darrell K. Pruitt; DDS]

Dear ME-P Readers

I’m considering these four questions for the ADA Member Service Center to break the ice. What do you think?

Question 1 – The FTC’s Red Flags Rule is due to be enforced on June 10. If the Rule is not delayed for a fifth time and a dentist has a contractual relationship with CareCredit/GE or similar healthcare financing service, will that mean he or she will become a covered entity obligated to additional paperwork, liability and expense?

Question 2 – According to the “ADA National Oral Health Agenda” found on the Advocacy page, it states that one of the ways the ADA intends to reduce the cost of dental care is to promote health information technology. This goal was first posted several years ago. Considering the ever increasing liability of data breaches in healthcare, can consumers still expect to save money in dental care by visiting a paperless practice?

Question 3 – Am I correct to assume that soon the ADA.org Website will include the capability for direct discussions between members and leadership?

Question 4 – If interactive functions are indeed to be included in the new ADA Website, will there be any topics concerning ADA policy that will be closed to questions from membership?

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