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Thank you to all dental providers who participated in last month's survey to help drive real change for adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD)! You are invited to participate in Round 2 of this national study sponsored by the National Council on Disability, which focuses on items most often noted by providers in Round 1. To learn more and complete the survey, please click here.

A new version of the Texas Medicaid and CHIP Provider Manual is now available. You will find a summary of the changes in the Revision History located at the back of the manual. We encourage you to download a copy of the new Texas Provider Manual today.

The HHS Office of Minority Health's National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) in Health and Health Care is offering a free, online educational program that supports the delivery of culturally and linguistically competent services. Dentists, Dental Hygienists, and any other oral health professional interested may complete this e-learning Cultural Competency Program. MCNA encourages all network providers to learn more and begin the program on the HHS website.

MCNA is hosting the following online webinar training sessions:

• 9:30am or 11:00am: Charting Requirements

• 9:30am or 11:00am: CHIP Presentation
• 12:00pm or 1:30pm: General Anesthesia for Members Ages 6 and Under

• 9:30am or 11:00am: MCNA Comprehensive Information
• 12:00pm or 1:30pm: General Anesthesia for Members Ages 6 and Under

Please RSVP if you would like to attend an online webinar session. Email TexasSeminars@MCNA.net with your name, contact information, office information, and the session time you would prefer. Please RSVP at least 24 hours before the scheduled webinar to ensure that you receive an invite. For questions, please contact the MCNA Provider Hotline at 1-855-776-6262.

Join us in driving real change for adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD)! Simply complete an anonymous survey sponsored by the National Council on Disability by April 30 and be entered into a $500 Lottery for your participation. To learn more about this national effort, please click here.

MCNA has adopted new Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs). Our approved CPGs can be downloaded from MCNA's website.

Online Webinars

MCNA is hosting the following online webinar training sessions:

• February 22, 2022: CHIP Presentation
• March 29, 2022: New Credentialing Process
• April 26, 2022: Submission of X-Rays, Narratives, and Photos

All webinars are available in either a 9:30am or 11:00am session.

To RSVP

Please RSVP if you would like to attend an online webinar session. Email TexasSeminars@MCNA.net with your name, contact information, office information, and the session time you would prefer. For questions, please contact the MCNA Provider Relations Department at 1-855-776-6262.

A new version of the Texas Medicaid and CHIP Provider Manual is now available. You will find a summary of the changes in the Revision History located at the back of the manual. We encourage you to download a copy of the new Texas Provider Manual today at http://manuals.mcna.net/texas.

Online Webinars

MCNA is hosting the following online webinar training sessions:

• November 30, 2021: New Credentialing Process
• December 21, 2021: Charting Requirements
• January 25, 2022: New Rules for Sedation of Pediatric and High-Risk Patients

All webinars are available in either a 9:30am or 11:00am session.

To RSVP

Please RSVP if you would like to attend an online webinar session. Email TexasSeminars@MCNA.net with your name, contact information, office information, and the session time you would prefer. For questions, please contact the MCNA Provider Relations Department at 1-855-776-6262.