May 4, 2021
Regulatory Update – April 2021
Rulemaking is currently in progress to amend the requirements for continuing education, dental examination content, and delegation of COVID-19 screenings.
Regulations
Stay up to date on rules and requirements affecting Washington dentists.
Recent Regulatory News
Apr 28, 2021
DQAC Dental Anesthesia Committee Meeting – May 14
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Anesthesia Committee meeting on Friday, May 14.
Apr 26, 2021
Increased Adult Dental Medicaid Provider Rates
The Legislature reached an agreement on the $59 billion operating budget for the 2021-23 biennium which includes increased provider reimbursement rates for the adult dental Medicaid program.
Apr 21, 2021
E-prescribing Waiver Public Hearing – June 4
The DOH will hold a virtual public hearing on June 4, 2021 to discuss proposed new rules that will establish electronic prescribing waiver criteria.
Apr 19, 2021
DQAC Business Meeting – April 30
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting on Friday, April 30 at 8:30 AM.
Apr 9, 2021
DQAC Newsletter
Read the latest newsletter from the Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC).
Apr 2, 2021
E-Prescribing Requirement Further Delayed
The Washington State Secretary of Health has issued an extension on the previous waiver for the requirement for prescriptions for controlled substances and refill authorizations to be communicated electronically to pharmacies.
Mar 24, 2021
New Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) Rule Effective Oct. 1, 2021
Starting Oct. 1, 2021, Medicaid providers must check the PMP no more than 10 days prior to prescribing any controlled medication for an Apple Health patient.
Mar 15, 2021
DQAC Dental Anesthesia Committee Meeting – March 25
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Anesthesia Committee meeting on Thursday, March 25.
Mar 9, 2021
DQAC Specialty Representation Rule Hearing – April 30
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) has scheduled a rule hearing for proposed amendments to WAC 246-817-420 Specialty representation, which would clarify dental specialty areas of practice and requirements for those who want to represent themselves as a specialist.
Mar 3, 2021
DQAC Business Meeting – March 12
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting on Friday, March 12 at 8:30 AM.
Mar 1, 2021
Reminder: Apply to Serve on the Dental Quality Assurance Commission
The Department of Health is currently accepting applications for dentist, expanded function dental auxiliary, and public member vacancies on the Dental Quality Assurance Commission. Apply by March 30!
Feb 25, 2021
DQAC Interpretive Statement on Dentists Administering the COVID-19 Vaccine
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) has released its interpretive statement regarding dentists administering the COVID-19 vaccine.
Jan 29, 2021
Apply to Serve on the Dental Quality Assurance Commission
The Department of Health is currently accepting applications for dentist, expanded function dental auxiliary, and public member vacancies on the Dental Quality Assurance Commission. Apply by March 30!
Jan 28, 2021
Dental Infection Control Rules Update
New Dental Infection Control Rules went into effect on Jan. 23, 2021. Learn more about the new rules and see resources for WSDA members.
Jan 25, 2021
DQAC Dental Educational Outreach Committee Meeting – Feb. 3
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Educational Outreach Committee meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 3 at 12 PM.
Jan 20, 2021
Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act Becomes Law
The Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act, legislation that repeals the McCarran-Ferguson antitrust exemption for health insurance companies, became law on Jan. 13.
Jan 12, 2021
DQAC Business Meeting – Jan. 22
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting on Friday, Jan. 22 at 8:30 AM.
Jan 7, 2021
DQAC Dental Anesthesia Committee Meeting – Jan. 15
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Anesthesia Committee meeting on Friday, Jan. 15 at 3 PM.
Jan 7, 2021
Reminder: Minimum Wage Increase
As of Jan. 1, 2021 the state minimum wage is $13.69 an hour, up from $13.50 an hour in 2020. The increase in minimum wage impacts salary thresholds for overtime exempt employees.
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The Committee on Regulatory Affairs focuses on regulatory issues handled by DQAC and other government agencies handling regulatory issues relevant to dentistry.To inquire about joining the Committee on Regulatory Affairs, members may email WSDA at info@wsda.org.
