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IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING STATE EMERGENCIES
IMPORTANT NOTICE!
Some members of Dental Health Services, a California Company, and Dental Health Services, Inc., a Washington Company may have had personal information disclosed in a privacy incident.
What Happened?
On February 7, 2024, the Company became aware of the unauthorized disclosure of information to some of its group insurance customers. The Company learned that it had emailed incorrect invoices containing personal information to some employer groups. The emailed invoices were encrypted with password protection but each group email recipient was sent the encryption password in a separate email to view the invoice.
What Information Was Involved?
The incorrectly disclosed benefit invoices contained each individual's name, date of birth, member identification number, eligibility date, plan type, and premium amount due.
What Are We Doing?
Upon discovery, we took prompt action to investigate the matter. All the email recipients have confirmed destruction of the incorrect invoice. The Company has since modified invoicing software code to create additional safeguards preventing incorrect invoicing of the type revealed by this security incident.
What You Can Do?
Please check your explanation of dental benefits statements, bills and accounts to be sure they look correct. If they do not, report any questionable information to Dental Health Services and the group providing your dental benefits. We have provided a link to assist you with protecting your information at https://consumer.ftc.gov/media/79862.
We deeply regret any inconvenience this incident may have caused.
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CMS Sends More Detailed Guidance to Providers about COVID-19 CMS Announces Actions to Address Spread of Coronavirus Not ready to be vegan or vegetarian? Why a plant-based diet may be a better option. Your clients’ dental plan can have an important, positive influence on how its participating dentists make treatment decisions. By offering front-line information and sources of new research, the dental plan can help its dentists balance the most up-to-date research with patient considerations when recommending treatment. This article covers evidence-based dentistry as an opportunity for a dental plan to create more value for its members by emphasizing proven treatments, rather than following popular trends. This article was contributed by Dental Health Services Dental Director Stanley E. Ayers, DDS. The best way to ensure employers are getting the most value for dental benefits is to look beyond the spreadsheet for quality indicators. Different ways to identify value when comparing dental benefits are described in this article contributed by Dental Health Services Executive Vice President Josh Nace. Read the entire article here. Dental Health Services Director of Dental Services and Compliance Stanley Ayers, DDS emphasizes the importance of qualitative assessments when choosing dental plans. Stanley E. Ayers, DDS recommends that a dental plan should be the member's advocate for appropriate treatment, quality of care, and quality of service. Read the entire article here. Seattle—Josh Nace was presented with the Barry Thoma Award today, Wednesday March 4, 2009 on behalf of the Washington Association of Health Underwriters. Each year we request nominations for the Barry Thoma Memorial award. This is the highest award given by our State Association in recognition of furthering our business through service to the association. The Board of Trustees of the Washington Association of Health Underwriters established the Barry Thoma Memorial Award to recognize those members who contribute significant amounts of time and talent to further the health insurance industry; who display the character traits and style of leadership; and who promote principals of professionalism and idealism. The Board of Trustees has further named this award after its first recipient, Barry Thoma, RHU, who set an example for the members of the Washington Association of Health Underwriters. *Photos available on request. Since May 1, 1988, Dental Health Services has been an active member of The ESOP Association, which is the national trade association for companies with employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) and the leading voice in America for employee ownership. The Company’s ESOP Committee is the main liaison between the employee-owners and management. Its mission to educate, mediate, and celebrate its employees is taken seriously and ensures new employee-owners understand the Company’s ESOP. The Committee develops educational tools, plans company events, and provides incentives for personal and professional growth. Dental Health Services takes time to recognize individual dignity and worth, and the important role this plays in the Company. We believe that employee-ownership improves motivation and increases productivity through greater employee participation. Dental Health Services cares passionately about its owners, and will work to help them overcome their challenges and meet their goals. An independent, employee-owned company, Dental Health Services is always ready to respond to emerging trends, industry changes, and innovations in the delivery of dental care. As active members of numerous local programs, organizations and clubs, our employee-owners care passionately about this company and our community involvement. Some of our involvement includes: Guidance to Providers Around Coronavirus
CMS Addresses the Coronavirus
How to Eat a Plant-Based Diet
California Broker Magazine: Evidence-Based Dentistry – How Dental Treatment Keeps Pace with Current Research
California Broker Magazine: Beyond the Spreadsheet – Evaluating Dental Benefits for Value
California Broker Magazine: How to Evaluate Dental Benefits for Your Clients
Barry Thoma Award 2009
Josh Nace, Executive Vice President of Sales and Service
The parameters of the award are as follows:
ESOP