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Apple Health (Medicaid) Provider Alert

Attention Orthodontic providers: For dates of service on and after January 1, 2022, HCA will require providers to request prior authorization for CDT® codes D8680 and D8695. HCA will discontinue EPA for these codes.

HCA and Apple Health Provider Directory Update

HCA will make a new Provider Directory tool for Apple Health (Medicaid) clients available on December 10, 2021 through this API. This impacts providers who are contracted with HCA, and Apple Health clients. To prepare for this launch, HCA is requesting all contracted providers to update their ProviderOne provider file.

Meet with Delta Dental of Washington at PNDC 2021

Delta Dental of Washington is the state’s leading provider of dental benefits, covering over 1 million individuals across the state! With a focus on preventive care and providing access to quality dental care for each and every one of our members, we’re working toward our vision of a cavity-free Washington.

E-Prescribing Requirement & Resources for WSDA Members

WSDA has partnered with two companies, iCoreConnect and iPrescribe, to help members comply with the new e-prescribing requirement.

Meet with WDIA at PNDC 2021

Come visit Matt French and Kerri Seims of Washington Dentists’ Insurance Agency (WDIA) at Booth #600 at the Pacific Northwest Dental Conference.

Studebaker-Nault: Washington’s Vaccine Mandates and Accommodations in Dental Offices

On August 9, 2021, Washington Governor Jay Inslee issued Proclamation 21-14 imposing a COVID-19 vaccination requirement affecting health care settings, including dental offices.

The Dental Group, LLC: Integrated Planning for your Practice and your Family

We rightly think of our practices as healthcare first and small business second, but be careful not to sell your healthcare mission short by short changing your practice finances.

TDIC: Discover Dentist-Centric Insurance at PNDC

If faced with a liability claim, wouldn’t you want an insurer who’s solely focused on you? Meet The Dentists Insurance Company.

Apple Health Orthodontic Services Billing Guide Update

Attention Medicaid Providers: The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) recently published an update to the Orthodontic Services Billing Guide.

New Resource to Train Dental Assistants

In an effort to assist our members with training new dental assistants, WSDA has compiled a list of videos that focus on the basics of dental assisting.

Chris Bundy, MD, MPH: Healing Our Wounded Heroes

"For more than 35 years, the Washington Physicians Health Program (WPHP) has been a resource for health professionals, including dentists, struggling with stress-related illnesses."

Reminder: E-Prescribing Requirement Goes into Effect Jan. 1, 2022

Effective Jan. 1, 2022, all information concerning a prescription for controlled substances Schedule II – Schedule V, or information concerning a refill authorization for controlled substances Schedule III – Schedule V, must be communicated electronically unless one of the authorized exemptions are met, or the health care provider has obtained a waiver from the Department of Health (DOH).

Reminder: Dec. 1 Water Line Testing Requirement & Upcoming Webinar

Attend a free webinar this Friday, Nov. 5 to help prepare for DQAC's new water line testing requirements taking effect Dec. 1, 2021.

2021-2022 WSDA President Dr. Ashley Ulmer

In addition to leading a successful dental practice in Spokane and taking on leadership roles within WSDA, 2021-2022 WSDA President Dr. Ashley Ulmer volunteers with Spokane’s Inland Dental Expanded Access (IDEA) Clinic, helps out with her family’s business, is active in her church, avidly gardens, and is even an award-winning powerlifter! Read more about Dr. Ulmer in the WSDA News.

HCA: Edit code 11120 posting on claims in error

New PPE Group Purchase Order

WSDA has partnered with bttn to host a new Washington State group order. Submit your order by Friday, Nov. 5.

New WSDA Preferred Lender: Provide

We’re excited to welcome Provide as our newest WSDA preferred lender. Provide helps you achieve your dreams of practice ownership through the industry’s only 100% digital finance experience.

DQAC Dental Continuing Competency Committee Meeting – Nov. 4

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Continuing Competency Committee meeting on Thursday, Nov. 4.

DOH Launches Power of Providers COVID-19 Initiative

The Department of Health (DOH) launched the Power of Providers (POP) Initiative in July, with the goal of empowering health professionals across Washington to recommend the COVID-19 vaccination to their patients and clients. WSDA, along with over twenty other health care organizations and associations, signed on to the initiative.

Dr. Theresa Cheng Receives 2021 American Dental Association Humanitarian Award

WSDA member Dr. Theresa Cheng of Issaquah is the recipient of the 2021 American Dental Association (ADA) Humanitarian Award.