Provider News Feed

The next issue of MCNA’s provider newsletter, Dental Details, is now available! Check your email or download the latest issue.

In this issue:

• Recent Changes to MCNA's Provider Portal

• 2024 CDT Code Changes

• Recognizing Dentists and Dental Hygienists

• New Clinical Practice Guidelines

• Question of the Quarter

If you are not subscribed to receive the newsletter each quarter, you can easily sign up by clicking “Manage Your Mailing List” in your Provider Portal account. We also recommend that you check your Mailing List periodically to ensure the email addresses for your office are up-to-date.

MCNA is excited to announce a new feature added to our website and Provider Portal. Use our Provider Relations (PR) Territory Map to see which of our skilled PR team members is dedicated to your office and find other important contact information.

Claims clearinghouse Change Healthcare recently experienced a cyber security issue that may have affected your practice's ability to submit patient claims and prior authorizations. Claims received through alternative methods will result in timely processing and payment. Please read our provider bulletin to learn more.

The spring months are a great time to celebrate dental professionals. March 6th is National Dentist’s Day, and the second week of April is Dental Hygienists’ Week. On behalf of MCNA, thank you for the great dental care you provide and the positive impact you make on oral health in your community.

MCNA is excited to announce an enhancement to our system that allows providers to report when a member has missed a dental appointment. With this enhancement, MCNA continues to support your practice in the reduction of missed appointments. Read our provider bulletin to find out how.

A new version of the Arkansas Provider Manual will go into effect March 1, 2024. You may download a preview copy of the new manual. The current Arkansas Provider Manual is always accessible at https://manuals.mcna.net/arkansas. Please contact your Provider Relations Representative for additional information regarding these changes.

MCNA has adopted new Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs). Our approved CPGs can be downloaded from the "Support and Downloads" page in the Provider Portal, or from MCNA's website.

The Winter 2023 issue of MCNA's provider newsletter, Dental Details, is now available! Check your email or download the latest issue.

In this issue:

• Holiday Greetings from MCNA
• Anxiety Reduction Tips for Your Office
• Strategies to Improve Dental Recall Appointments
• MCNA's Quality Improvement Program
• Question of the Quarter

If you are not subscribed to receive the newsletter each quarter, you can easily sign up by clicking "Manage Your Mailing List" in your Provider Portal account. We also recommend that you check your Mailing List often to ensure the email addresses for your office are up-to-date.

A new version of the Arkansas Provider Manual will go into effect June 1, 2023. You may download a preview copy of the new manual and the updated fee schedule. The current Arkansas Provider Manual is always accessible at https://manuals.mcna.net/arkansas. Please contact your Provider Relations Representative for additional information regarding these changes.

The Fall 2023 issue of MCNA's provider newsletter, Dental Details, is now available! Check your email or download the latest issue.

In this issue:

• New Clinical Practice Guidelines
• MCNA's Member Education Goals and Resources
• Strategies to Improve Communication with Patients
• Question of the Quarter

If you are not subscribed to receive the newsletter each quarter, you can easily sign up by clicking "Manage Your Mailing List" in your Provider Portal account. We also recommend that you check your Mailing List often to ensure the email addresses for your office are up-to-date.