Blog

Dec 1, 2021

Proposed Workforce Shortage Legislation

During the upcoming 2022 legislative session, WSDA will be promoting important legislation aimed at improving the significant workforce shortages of dental hygienists and assistants in our state.

Dec 1, 2021

WSDA News | Fall 2021

Read about 2021 WSDA Citizen of the Year Dr. Peter Hampl in the Fall 2021 cover story.

Nov 10, 2021

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.

Nov 10, 2021

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.

Nov 8, 2021

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.

Nov 2, 2021

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."

Nov 2, 2021

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).

Nov 2, 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.

Oct 28, 2021

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.

Oct 28, 2021

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.

Oct 26, 2021

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.

Oct 19, 2021

Dentists Should Apply for Provider Relief Fund ASAP

The ADA is encouraging dentists to apply for the fourth phase of the Health Resources and Services Administration's Provider Relief Fund as soon as possible ahead of the Oct. 26 deadline, according to ADA News.

Oct 13, 2021

Updated DOH Vaccine Mandate FAQ

The Department of Health (DOH) released an updated COVID-19 vaccine mandate FAQ, which aims to clarify questions arising from Proclamation 21-14.1.

Oct 13, 2021

Reminder for Medicaid Providers: New PMP Rule Goes into Effect Oct. 1, 2021

Effective Oct. 1, Medicaid providers will need to check the Washington State Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) prior to prescribing any controlled substance (Schedule II through Schedule IV, not just opioids) to a patient enrolled in an Apple Health Managed Care plan or Fee-for-Service program.

Oct 8, 2021

Employer Standard Occupational Code Reporting

In 2020, the Legislature passed Substitute House Bill 2308, which as of Oct. 1, 2022, will require employers to report the standard occupational classification (SOC) code of workers to the Employment Security Department (ESD).

Oct 7, 2021

PNDC 2021 Health & Safety Policies

In accordance with a King County-issued mandate, attendance at PNDC 2021 will require proof of vaccination or a negative PCR COVID test administered within 72 hours of arrival at registration. In addition, based on the current requirements set forth by Washington state, masks will be required while indoors at PNDC.

Oct 6, 2021

Apple Health ABCD Program Billing Guide Update

Attention Medicaid Providers: The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) recently published an update to the billing guide for the Access to Baby and Child Dentistry (ABCD) program.

Oct 6, 2021

Workers’ Compensation For COVID-19

As a result of Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5190, it is now presumed that if a health care worker contracts an infectious disease that is the subject of a public health emergency, such as COVID-19, this transmission is the result of workplace activities.

Sep 30, 2021

WSDA News | Summer 2021

Read about 2021-2022 WSDA President Dr. Ashley Ulmer in the Summer 2021 cover story.

Sep 28, 2021

PPE Stockpile Ends Oct. 25: Order Your No-Cost PPE Now

All healthcare and long-term care facilities are encourage to order gloves, gowns, masks, respirators and other supplies from the PPE Stockpile as soon as possible. Access to this resource will end on Oct. 25.