New Funding Available for Health Care Providers Affected by the Covid Pandemic
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently announced $25.5 billion in new funding for health care providers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. To read full article CLICK HERE https://www.hrsa.gov/provider-relief/future-payments. $8.5… Continue On +
Washington Mandatory Vaccine Rule for Health Care Workers
Effective October 18, 2021, health care workers and staff working in a health care setting must present documentation that they are fully vaccinated or that they are entitled to an exemption. Acceptable… Continue On +
Three Proven Ways to Increase Treatment Acceptance
When dentists and teams go to great lengths to explain treatment, and then patients fail to schedule, it can leave everyone wondering what else is needed. The answer is that most practices… Continue On +
PPP 2 Forgiveness Application
Banks are currently opening the forgiveness application portal for anyone who received the PPP 2 Loan. At this point, we recommend the following: You wait until your covered period is over to… Continue On +
Washington Cares Fund
Washington Cares Fund Washington State has a new fund and related tax called the Washington Cares Fund, which has been developed to help mitigate the costs of long-term care for workers in… Continue On +
Update on the Affordable Care Act
In July 2020, our office filed protective claims for some of you in the event that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) would be overturned. We knew of a court case challenging the… Continue On +
HHS Provider Relief Funds Reporting Extensions and PPP Updates
HHS- Provider Relief Funds (PRF) Update On Friday, June 11th the Heath Resources & Services Administration released a revised notice of reporting requirements and reporting timeline for recipients of the provider relief… Continue On +
Fluence’s Commitment to You
We are excited to see how well practices are performing given everything we have experienced in the last year. We also share your enthusiasm about a sense of normalcy returning to our… Continue On +
PPP 1 Loan Update
In a March 11th blog, https://www.fluenceportland.com/consulting/ppp-forgiveness-applications-should-you-apply, we laid out some recommendations on when to apply for forgiveness on your first PPP loan. Now that we are two months down the road, we wanted to… Continue On +
Use Empathy to Boost Treatment Acceptance
Now more than ever patients need an understanding and empathetic dental team. The pandemic has contributed to patients postponing dental treatment and appointments, which has led to larger treatment plans. In addition,… Continue On +
Exclusive Thriving Dentist & ADCPA Study Clubs for ADCPA Dentist Members
Exclusive Thriving Dentist & ADCPA Study Clubs for ADCPA Dentist Members We had an amazing TD & ADCPA exclusive study club session #4 on May 4th and May 5th. I hope… Continue On +
How to Conduct Effective Interviews
The late actress Katharine Hepburn once said, “Death will be a great relief. No more interviews.” Interviews are challenging. Not only does the interview create nervousness on behalf of the interviewee, but… Continue On +