Apr 12, 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.
Apr 12, 2018
The next Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) business meeting will be held on Friday, April 20.
Apr 12, 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
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 (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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Join WSDA-preferred Dental Group, LLC on May 4 for a seminar on the 2018 tax law's impact on dentists.
Apr 09, 2018
Please provide comments to the Washington State Department of Health regarding draft opioid prescribing rules by Friday, April 13.
Apr 06, 2018
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 05, 2018
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.
Apr 05, 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.
Apr 02, 2018
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
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
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 28, 2018
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.
