NMDA Journal Fall 2018

11 nmdental.org Considering a Dental Benefit Contract? By Christine Chico, Senior Manager— Dental Society Outreach Division of Member and Client Services Wish you had more information on • dental/preferred provider organization? • dental health maintenance organization? • discount dental plan? A clear understanding of contractual obligations is essential in a relationship between a dentist and a carrier. The ADA’s Contract Analysis Service (CAS) can help provide you with information concerning your contract so you can better analyze its terms. The service analyzes: • dental provider contracts with third party payers • dental management service organizations contracts • contracts that offer dental school students scholarships or loans in exchange for a commitment for future employment ADA members can utilize this service at no charge by submitting a copy of your unsigned contract and an analysis request through your state dental society. Members that submit requests directly to the service will be charged a $50 fee per contract analyzed . Contact your state society or call 312-440-7479 for more information. Other Free Resources for ADA Members What Every Dentist Should Know Before Signing a Dental Provider Contract What Every Dentist Should Know Before Affiliating With a DMSO: A Legal Perspective What Every Dental Student Should Know Before Signing an Agreement Offering a Scholarship or Loan in Exchange for a Work Commitment Visit ADA.org to download ADA.org/memberlegal or call the ADA at 312-440-7479 to request your complimentary copies. Please be aware that CAS provides only general information about the terms of agreements, which is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for legal advice. CAS never provides advice on the merits of a contract and never recommends whether a contract should be signed. A dentist should consult his or her own attorney for legal advice pertaining to the agreement submitted for analysis and should exercise independent judgment when deciding whether to sign a contract.