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May 1, 2018

CMS Finalizes Rule Rescinding Parts C, D Enrollment Requirements

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on April 16 published a final rule revising the Medicare Advantage program (Part C) regulations and Prescription Drug Benefit program (Part D) regulations and to implement certain provisions of the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act.

Apr 24, 2018

Letter Sent to OIC Regarding Premera

On Tuesday, April 24, outside legal counsel Hall Render sent a letter to the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) regarding network adequacy concerns with Premera’s recently announced rate cuts.

Apr 17, 2018

D-MMEX EasyRefine Bonus Coupon

Redeem coupon for an additional 2% precious metal refining bonus (on top of your regular 5% member bonus!) through June 30.

Apr 13, 2018

April 20 DQAC Meeting

The next Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) business meeting will be held on Friday, April 20.

Apr 12, 2018

Trending Courses at PNDC 2018

Check out which Thursday, Friday, and Saturday courses at PNDC 2018 are most popular with registrants. Not registered yet? Don't miss the May 4 Early Bird deadline!

Apr 11, 2018

Dental Medicaid Program Update

During the 2017 legislative session, the Legislature passed a budget proviso, Senate Substitute Bill (SSB) 5883, Section 213 (1)(c), which requires the Health Care Authority (HCA) to contract out the administration of the dental Medicaid program.

Apr 11, 2018

Apple Health Provider Update

Apple Health (Medicaid) providers, please read an update from Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) regarding the process of contracting out WA's Dental Medicaid program and what you can expect as a provider.

Apr 11, 2018

Apple Health Managed Care Community Engagement Sessions

The Washington State Health Care Authority is hosting four community engagement sessions in April to give clients and providers an opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback about Apple Health dental services moving to managed care.

Apr 11, 2018

Updates to Apple Health Billing Guides

Attention Medicaid Providers: The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) recently published updates to the Access to Baby and Child Dentistry (ABCD), Dental-Related Services Program, and Orthodontic Services Billing Guides.

Apr 11, 2018

HCA Provider Alert

The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) recently sent a provider alert regarding changes to prior authorization requests for photographs and radiographs (x-rays).

Apr 9, 2018

Draft Opioid Prescribing Rules

Please provide comments to the Washington State Department of Health regarding draft opioid prescribing rules by Friday, April 13.

Apr 2, 2018

Opioids Webinar Covers Prescribing Strategies for Managing Pain

If you missed the February webinar, Improving Opioid Prescribing: The CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain, and Considerations for Dentistry, an archived version is posted on the ADA Center for Professional Success website.

Mar 30, 2018

Member Recruitment Incentives

You know the value of membership—now earn rewards for sharing it with others! ​You can attend the 2018 Pacific Northwest Dental Conference for free and earn up to $500 in gift cards from the ADA for recruiting eligible non-member dentists to membership.

Mar 29, 2018

ADA Adopts Interim Opioids Policy

On March 26, the American Dental Association announced a new interim policy on opioids that supports prescription limits and mandatory continuing education for dentists.

Mar 29, 2018

Special Care Dentistry Association 30th Annual Meeting in Seattle

Don't miss your opportunity to learn, network and interact with peers and mentors specializing in a wide range of fields dedicated to promoting oral health and well-being for people with special needs at the Special Care Dentistry Association's 30th Annual Meeting, April 27-29 in Seattle.

Mar 27, 2018

Registration Now Open for PNDC 2018

Join thousands of dental professionals June 21-23 at PNDC 2018, Washington's largest dental conference. Featuring dozens of dental speakers from across the country, PNDC lets you earn up to 20 CE credits in three days.

Mar 27, 2018

Have You Used Your PNDC Member Benefit?

WSDA members pay just $175-$275 (at the Early Bird rate) to attend the Pacific Northwest Dental Conference, held June 21-23 in Bellevue. Have you taken advantage of your benefit?

Mar 21, 2018

DQAC Update

Stay up to date on dental rules, both proposed and in progress, regarding CE requirements, dentist suicide prevention education, infection control, dental anesthesia, delegation to dental hygienists under general supervision, and specialty recognition.

Mar 14, 2018

One Health Antibiotic Resistance Summit

Please join the WA State Department of Health on Wednesday, April 4 for a one-day conference and workshop to contribute content and direction for a Washington State One Health Antibiotic Resistance Strategic Plan.

Mar 13, 2018

WDS Announces CEO Jim Dwyer's Retirement

WDS just announced CEO Jim Dwyer’s plan to retire, effective February 1, 2019. This is the key time to make it clear to the Delta Dental/WDS Board of Directors that its members will not accept a “business as usual” transition. Sign the petition of no confidence by this Thursday, March 15!

Mar 9, 2018

Online Credential Applications Now Available

The Washington State Department of Health has rolled out an online application for ​dental sedation, Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary and Dental Anesthesia Assistant credentials.

Mar 8, 2018

Submit your Credentialing Application to ProviderSource by June 1, 2018

In an effort to reduce administrative burdens for providers in Washington State, the Legislature passed Second Substitute House Bill 2335 in 2016, which requires providers to submit credentialing applications to a single credentialing database, Medversant’s ProviderSource, by June 1, 2018.

Mar 2, 2018

Topics to Explore at PNDC 2018

Held June 21-23 in Bellevue, WA, PNDC 2018 is Washington's largest dental conference and your source for high-quality, affordable continuing dental education. Browse sessions by topic to see what you can't miss this summer.

Mar 1, 2018

PNDC 2018: 3 Days, Over 40 Speakers, One Price

Register today for the chance to choose from over 40 incredible dental speakers—including Dr. Gordon Christensen, Dr. Lee Ann Brady, Dr. John Alonge and more—at PNDC 2018, Washington's largest dental conference.