News | October 17, 2016

MCNA Dental Awarded Idaho Medicaid Contract

MCNA Dental announced today that it has entered into a contract with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare as the sole dental benefits administrator for the Idaho Smiles Medicaid Dental Program.

Fort Lauderdale, FL (PRWEB) - MCNA Dental announced today that it has entered into a contract with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare as the sole dental benefits administrator for the Idaho Smiles Medicaid Dental Program. The contract was awarded after MCNA Dental successfully completed a competitive procurement process. The company will begin serving the approximately 280,000 children and adults enrolled in Idaho Medicaid statewide on February 1, 2017.

"MCNA Dental is committed to the nationwide advancement of responsible, culturally-sensitive dental care and services leading to better oral and overall health for all. Continual innovation within our programs and technology is central to what we do and what we accomplish every day on behalf of each of our state partners," said Dr. Jeffrey Feingold, President and CEO of MCNA Dental.

"We are pleased to have this opportunity to join with the Idaho professional dental community and work with dentists and regulators across the state to improve access to vital dental care and services," said Dr. Roger Sanger, Idaho Executive Director for MCNA Dental. "We look forward to being a proactive partner to the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare using our proven approach to the management of state Medicaid dental benefit programs."

MCNA Dental will provide access to high quality oral health care for children and adults through an extensive network of dentists and dental specialists. In addition to our strong working relationships with dental providers, MCNA Dental will ensure Idaho Medicaid members receive appropriate dental care and services through our dedicated Case Management and Quality Improvement programs.

Source: PRWeb

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