May 14, 2018

Submit Comments on Proposed Opioid Prescribing Rules

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) has released proposed opioid prescribing rules for comment.

May 10, 2018

Submit Comments on Proposed Dental Infection Control Rules

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) has released proposed dental infection control rules for comment.

May 08, 2018

Medical Teams International Dental Providers Needed in Eastern WA

Medical Teams International (MTI) is looking for volunteer dentists to provide care in Eastern Washington through this fall.

May 07, 2018

HCA Webinar Covering Dental Medicaid Transition to Managed Care

Join the Health Care Authority (HCA) on Friday, May 11 for a provider-specific informational webinar regarding the Dental Medicaid Program's transition to managed care.

May 07, 2018

Dental Medicaid Transition to Managed Care: What Providers Should Know

WSDA has received many questions from members regarding the Dental Medicaid Program's transition to managed care. Please read for a summary of the transition and what providers should expect.

May 04, 2018

PNDC 2018 Early Bird Deadline Extended

The Early Bird deadline has been extended until 11:59 PM PDT on Monday, May 7! Register your team by Monday to save $50-$100 per person.

May 04, 2018

WA Dental Medicaid Transition to Managed Care: RFP Released

The request for proposal (RFP) for managed care dental services has been released by the HCA.

May 01, 2018

PNDC Early Bird Registration Deadline This Friday!

Don't miss the deadline! Register by this Friday, May 4 to attend Washington's largest dental conference at the lowest possible price.

May 01, 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.

May 01, 2018

Paid Sick Leave Requirement Begins January 1

Under Initiative 1433 (I-1433), passed by the voters in 2016, employers will be required to provide paid sick leave beginning on January 1, 2018.

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.

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 12, 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 12, 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!