Apr 25, 2018
Dental Infection Control Committee Meeting
The DQAC Dental Infection Control Committee will hold a conference call meeting on Friday, May 4 at 2 PM.
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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 20, 2018
PNDC Early Bird Deadline 2 Weeks Away!
Don't miss the deadline! Register by Friday, May 4 to attend Washington's largest dental conference at the lowest possible price.
Apr 18, 2018
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day - April 28
Saturday, April 28 is 2018 National Prescription Take Back Day.
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
Reminder: Dentists Must Submit Credentialing Applications to ProviderSource by June 1
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.
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
Bill Expanding ABCD Program Signed Into Law
SB 6549, supported by WSDA, further expands the Access to Baby & Child Dentistry (ABCD) program to include children with disabilities up to age 13.
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
New Medicaid Opioid Prescribing Policy Takes Effect November 1
On August 23, 2017, the state Health Care Authority (HCA) announced a new clinical policy about opioid prescribing for Apple Health (Medicaid). This new policy will take effect on November 1, 2017.
Apr 11, 2018
Uniform Medical Plan Members: New Opioid Policy for UMP Starts January 2, 2018
As part of Washington State’s strategy to combat this crisis through prevention as well as treatment, the Health Care Authority (HCA) has created opioid policies for Apple Health (Medicaid) and UMP.
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 10, 2018
Seminar: 2018 Tax Law Impact on Dentists
Join WSDA-preferred Dental Group, LLC on May 4 for a seminar on the 2018 tax law's impact on dentists.
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 6, 2018
This Month: Evidence-Based Dental Pain Care Half-Day Conference
Register now for "Evidence-Based Dental Pain Care: A New Opioid Prescribing Guideline from Washington State," a free half-day conference held in Spokane on April 19 and Seattle on April 20.
Apr 5, 2018
Dental Continuing Competency Committee Conference Call
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Continuing Competency Committee conference call meeting on Monday, April 9, 2018 at 12:00 PM.
