Stacey Layman , DDS
Effective Use of Pulse Oximetry for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Screening
Medicare : What Should Your Designation Be ?
Stacey Layman , DDS
Founding Partner GoGo Billing
Dr . Laymen is a nationally recognized lecturer on Dental Sleep Medicine , a founding partner at GoGo Billing , and a general dentistry practitioner in Glendale , AZ where she treats sleep patients in her general practice .
Effective Use of Pulse Oximetry for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Screening
There are multiple OSA screening tools available for dentists including digital and print screeners . A very effective method to use for predictable and accurate screening in the dental setting is Pulse Oximetry . It provides objective data that can be used to make an informed decision about the need for a diagnostic sleep test while also ensuring that patients are at an ideal treatment position before referring them for titration tests . This simple , cost-effective tool can also improve case acceptance and increase the likelihood that patients in need of a sleep test will take the next necessary step .
Learning Objectives | After this hour presentation , participants will be able to :
Friday at 2:45 pm Water ’ s Edge B
1 . Discuss pulse oximetry to screen dental patients in hygiene 2 . Understand pulse oximetry to evaluate treatment outcomes prior to follow-up sleep testing 3 . Interpret overnight pulse oximetry studies 4 . Comprehend the sequelae of disease in patients within a dental office and how often to screen
Medicare : What Should Your Designation Be ?
Saturday at 8:00 am the Grand Ballroom
Medicare is unfamiliar territory for most dentists and your decisions regarding it may be critical to the dental sleep medicine portion of a practice . What should a dentist know ? What are myths and what are facts ? From jurisdictional reimbursement rates and the process of becoming a DME provider to the differences between accepting or not accepting the assignment of benefits , this presentation will leave attendees with a clear understanding of Medicare ’ s impact on their practices and their patients .
Learning Objectives | After this hour presentation , participants will be able to :
1 . Understand Medicare ’ s rules and guidelines for oral appliance therapy coverage and they differ from commercial insurance plans
2 . Discuss reimbursement amounts for each Jurisdiction
3 . Identify and navigate additional coverage for Medicare patients such as secondary , supplemental and replacement plans .
4 . Gain familiarity with the “ new law ” regarding prescriptions for Medicare patients
5 . Determine the best options for your practice concerning Medicare Part B and DME