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In order to track changes in attitudes, expectations and perceptions associated with the purchase of dental coverage and attitudes toward dental health, NADP is again planning a survey of individuals responsible for the purchase of group dental benefits.

Earlier this month, your NADP Board of Directors and volunteer groups gathered in Dallas for the 2020 NADP Leadership Conference to plan another successful year for the association. To set the tone for the volunteer group meetings, I encouraged attendees to use two elements of Design Thinking utilized by my company when brainstorming: Flare and Focus. When used in discussion, participants “flare” when they look broadly at new ideas, different approaches and solutions. After thinking big with few limitations, participants shift to “focus” and narrow their thinking to address a particular challenge and develop a solution.

As NADP Board Chairman I am privileged to have an in-depth understanding of the inner workings of our association, and I’d like to share some of my unique observations with you.

The Government Relations Workgroup (GRW) this month has approved NADP to submit comments in Maryland and Texas to support bills that ensure dentists’ ability to contract with Dental Support Organizations (DSOs).

NADP issued a press statement this month to release an infographic developed by the Commission on Advocacy Policy (CAP), which provides industry information and analysis on consumer out of pocket costs and premiums for children’s dental benefits.

MonthlyByte     June 2015   NADP Cited for Dental Exemption in OH Network Rules Late last week, Erika Cybulskis with Delta of OH provided a memo and updated draft…

NADP is pleased to announce the nomination of three long-term volunteers for the 2015 Gabryl Award:

Darrin Hall, Director of Client Management, The Ignition Group (formerly with CIGNA Dental)
Forrest Flint, Vice-President of Strategy and Innovations, Delta Dental of Minnesota
Amy Marko, V.P., Insurance Operations, Dedicated Dental/InterDent

NADP provided timely, diverse educational content through its stellar annual conference, CONVERGE 2015, and the Educational Webinar Series.

When I stop to think about the current activities at NADP, one word comes to mind: “transitions.” There are both internal and external transitions that will have a tremendous impact on our organization for years to come. These transitions often bring about important changes as well.