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Healthcare Compliance: Driving Effective Compliance Forward

July 25th @ 2PM ET

In a recent Deloitte survey, it showed that only 66% of compliance professionals are measuring the effectiveness of the policies and procedures in their compliance program.

But what does it even mean for a compliance program to be “effective,” and what are the most important benchmarks to keep track of?

In this webinar, Compliancy Group will be doing a comprehensive overview of the OIG 7 Elements of an Effective Compliance Program, discussing strategies for how you can make a bigger impact in the organization you serve.

Our Speaker: Liam Degnan, Senior Solutions Engineer

Liam Degnan has an 8+ year history of experience combining risk management, SaaS sales, and regulatory compliance in the healthcare space. As Compliancy Group’s Senior Solutions Engineer, he advises healthcare decision-makers, healthcare providers, and medical vendors. He speaks on a variety of platforms and topics, with an emphasis on simplifying HIPAA, OSHA, SOC 2 and other general healthcare compliance regulations.

Use of AI in dental prosthodontics

Investigators may have identified trends and opportunities in the use of artificial intelligence models to assist in the planning and preparation of dental prosthetics, according to a systematic review published in Medical Science Monitor. They identified dental charting, tooth shade selection, automated restoration design, mapping of the preparation finishing line, manufacturing casting optimization, prediction of facial changes in patients with removable prostheses and removable partial denture design as areas in which AI has already shown efficacy.

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Well-Being Index Available as Member Wellness Tool

On behalf of the Council on Dental Practice, we are pleased to share the Well-Being Index, an anonymous validated assessment, resource and measurement tool developed by the Mayo Clinic to address clinician distress and well-being, is now available at no cost for every ADA member, including students.

To access the tool, visit https://mywbi.org/ada-wellness to set-up an account and take the assessment. The assessment takes one minute to answer nine questions to evaluate an individual’s risk of fatigue, depression, burnout or anxiety. The tool, which is used by hundreds of health care organizations, has been customized for the ADA to provide participants with ADA resources once the assessment is taken.

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Dr. John Huang's Debut Mystery Novel!

Dr. John Huang's blockbuster debut novel "Name, Image, and Murder" has just been released. It's a college basketball thriller disguised as a whodunnit murder mystery. Any similarities to real life characters and events is a product of your own overactive imaginations. And yes, there are dental references!

https://www.amazon.com/Name-Image-Murder-Court-Return/dp/B0D76DGW6T

Will You Be a Part of the Norton Children’s Prevention & Wellness Dental Referral Program?

Norton Children’s Prevention & Wellness has focused on the promotion of preventive oral health for children in Greater Louisville since 2018.

In 2019, more than 1,500 dental referrals were sent from Norton Children’s primary care offices to dentists through an online platform. Due to lack of funding, the online platform was discontinued in early 2020. Norton Healthcare now is under contract with Unite Us, an online social needs referral platform that allows direct referrals between providers. Our goal is to revive our past dental referral programming success through the new Unite Us platform. If you are a dental office interested in joining the Unite Us platform, click here. To learn more about other patient resources, click here.

Use of AI models in dental radiology

Artificial intelligence models may benefit dental radiology, according to a study published in the International Dental Journal. The investigators determined that AI models were utilized for automated tooth numbering and detection, the detection of teeth in cone-beam computed tomography images and the identification of dental treatment strategies.

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You Need a Security Risk Assessment!

One of the most important aspects of HIPAA is your security risk assessment. Without one, your practice is vulnerable.

Why you need a risk assessment:

●    Identify data security deficiencies

●    Prevent breaches and fines

●    Qualify for MIPS credit

Compliancy Group offers a total HIPAA solution that allows practices to conduct security risk assessments, train employees, adopt policies and procedures, and much more.

Want more information on Security Risk Assessments? Download their free guide here.

Plus, Now Learn More about Compliancy Group OSHA Resources

DO THE MATH and SAVE

Calculate what you’re actually paying to take credit cards in your practice. Fees divided by dollars processed = Effective Rate. KDA members average effective rate is 2.2%. If you’re paying more than that, find out what you could save with Best Card. $5,516/27% average annual savings. Fax /email a recent processing statement in for a detailed savings analysis to 866-717-7247 Compare@bestcardteam.com.

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KASPER Prescriber Report Cards

It's easier than ever to read, identify high risk patients and view prescribing comparisons within your specialty. Follow the instructions in the KASPER - KOG User Guide to access KASPER, select your dental specialty, and view your report. 

KASPER-Kentucky Online Gateway Integration User Guide

        From David R. Hopkins, KY Cabinet for Health & Family Services

A list of helpful links for you...

Kentucky Department of Insurance

ADA.org/covid

Kentucky Unemployment Insurance

kycovid19.ky.gov

Directory of Local Health Departments

Centers for Disease Control

 OSHA

Kentucky Board of Dentistry

Mouthhealthy.org

And, here's wish'in ya GOOOD Vibrations!