IDA UPDATE
Indiana Dental Association | November 2021
In This Issue

  • ADA, IDA Evaluating Status of Vaccine Mandate for Dental Offices
  • Time is Running Out for Health Insurance Election
  • IDA Prepares for 2022 Advocacy
  • Input Needed on Dental Staffing
  • Watch for ADA Volunteer Opportunities Next Week
  • Beware of Unwanted Delivery Scams
  • IDA and ADA Add New Co-Endorsed Services for Members
  • Best Card Enrolls 21 IDA Members
Upcoming Events

IDA Central Office Closed
November 25 and 26

E-Learning Series: Maximizing Collections in Your Practice
Thursday, December 2, 1 p.m.

E-Learning Series: Best Practices: Bioactive Dental Materials
Thursday, January 6, 1 p.m.
Reminders

November 30, 2021
IDA Insurance Elections End

December 31, 2021
Deadline for membership renewal

March 2, 2022
Beginning of 2022-2024 licensure cycle
ADA, IDA Evaluating Status of Vaccine Mandate for Dental Offices
Many members have questions about the status of OSHA's emergency temporary standard (ETS) enforcing vaccines for employees of companies of 100 or more.

In a November 11 statement, the ADA advised members that the mandate will not apply to private dental practices with fewer than 100 employees, even those that participate in Medicare and Medicaid. However, the mandate would apply to dentists who work in facilities such as hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, nursing homes and federally qualified health centers.

OSHA initially issued the ETS on November 4, with an effective date of January 4. However, OSHA has since suspended the order after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued a temporary stay against the order, citing "grave statutory and constitutional issues." The case now heads to the Sixth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
This issue will undoubtedly continue to evolve frequently as the mandate faces numerous lawsuits and proceeds through the federal court system. The IDA and ADA will keep members updated on the status of rulings and how they may affect dentists.
Time is Running Out for Health Insurance Elections
The IDA Insurance Trust renewal elections close on Tuesday, November 30. If you’ve not yet reviewed or changed your benefits for 2022, please visit www.IDAInsuranceTrustBenefits.com to do so.
IDA Prepares for 2022 Advocacy
Indiana state legislators gathered at the Statehouse on Tuesday for Organization Day, the ceremonial kickoff for the new session beginning in January 2022. The day is a chance for legislators and organizations to share ideas and planning for the General Assembly.

IDA Director of Government Affairs Shane Springer was in attendance to advocate for several issues of concern to Indiana dentists.

Mark your calendars for the 2022 IDA Dental Day at the Capitol: Monday, January 24. The day will begin with visits from state leaders and small group discussions on how to advocate for dentistry. In the afternoon, participants will head over together to the Statehouse to observe the General Assembly in progress and to meet with legislator(s). Breakfast and lunch are provided.
Input Needed on Dental Staffing
As dental workforce issues persist throughout Indiana, the IDA continues its efforts to address staffing shortages.

The IDA Dental Practice and Workforce Task Force has partnered with Blue and Co to create an Indiana Dental Staffing Survey for IDA dentists to better define the scope of the issue. We are inviting all IDA members to take five minutes to complete this survey. To move quickly on the issue, we are asking dentists to respond by midnight on Sunday, December 5. Every respondent will receive a full report from the survey and will be invited to two webinar opportunities reviewing the results.
Watch for ADA Volunteer Opportunities Next Week
Volunteer leaders are key to the success of any professional association. Beginning next week, applications will be accepted for appointments to ADA leadership, including ADPAC and At Large opportunities.

The IDA will be emailing members with details on ADA positions next week.
Beware of Unwanted Delivery Scams
The IDA is warning members to beware of scams involving deliveries of office and dental supplies that were never ordered. Scammers will deliver low-quality products to an office and then following up several weeks later with an invoice for similar but more expensive items. The billing delay is intentional, in the hope that office staff will forget the delivery and the products that were in it and just pay the bill. Be sure to warn office managers and staff responsible against paying bills for items that were never ordered.
IDA and ADA Add New Co-Endorsed Services for Members
The ADA and the IDA recently added two new vendor partners to benefit members: Compliancy Group, which provides HIPAA consulting, and Stynt, a temporary staffing agency.

The Compliancy Group takes the guesswork and frustration out of HIPAA by providing guided HIPAA coaching, software with a live Compliance Coach, and guidance and tools to avoid HIPAA violations.

Stynt is the fastest growing on-demand healthcare staffing platform in the nation and can help dentists fill temporary or permanent staffing needs through a proprietary matching algorithm.

Click the button below to learn more about ADA's Member Advantage partnerships.
Best Card Enrolls 21 IDA Members
IDA vendor partner Best Card has enrolled over 21 members in the past month. Be on the lookout for postcards with more information about Best Card's services, including an average yearly savings of 24 percent, a $100 discount on new equipment, and $0 early termination fees.
Nominate Stars for IDA Awards
If you know individuals who have done an outstanding job promoting, practicing or volunteering for the field of dentistry, nominate them for an IDA Award. These awards are presented during the IDA Midwest Dental Assembly and honor dentists, volunteers and dental professionals for their hard work and dedication.

All nominations for IDA Awards are due by March 1, 2022. Click the link below to visit our awards page and nomination form.