Dec 7, 2021
HCA: Dental Program Changes, Effective Jan. 1, 2022
Updates from the Health Care Authority (HCA) on the Access to Baby and Child Dentistry (ABCD) program and covered orthodontic services.
News Items
Dec 6, 2021
ADA Requests Payers Take Current Trends Into Account When Discussing Fees With Individual Dentists
The ADA Council on Dental Benefit Programs is sending a letter to all major dental insurance payers informing them of increases in dental office overhead due to COVID-19 and imploring them to consider providing an opportunity for dental offices to “meaningfully discuss fees” with the payers.
Dec 2, 2021
PMP/EHR Integration Waiver Now Available
The Department of Health (DOH) has released the waiver attestation exemption form for the PMP/EHR integration requirement. By Jan. 1, 2022, all providers and facilities subject to the PMP/EHR integration requirement must either be in compliance or have obtained a waiver from the DOH.
Dec 2, 2021
Cause for Collaboration: The Important Role of Dentists in Addressing Airway Breathing Disorders
Because many patients see their dentists more frequently (at least twice a year) than their primary care physicians — and spend more one-on-one time with them — dentists are in a unique position of being able to identify or address the impact of SBRDs and other chronic diseases on oral and overall health outcomes.
Dec 1, 2021
E-Prescribing Waiver Now Available
The Department of Health (DOH) has released the waiver attestation exemption form for the e-prescribing requirement. By Jan. 1, 2022, all providers and facilities subject to the e-prescribing requirement must either be in compliance, have qualified for an exemption, or have obtained a waiver from the DOH.
Dec 1, 2021
Donate to Support Dental Hygiene Program at UW by Dec. 31 for Dollar-for-Dollar Matching, Up to $500,000
Please consider donating in support of the Shoreline Dental Hygiene Program at the UW School of Dentistry by Dec. 31. Your contribution will make a difference in educating and graduating more dental hygienists in our state and will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $500,000!
Dec 1, 2021
Important Reminders from the WA Employment Security Department
Important reminders from ESD about annual tax rate notices and Long-Term Services and Supports Program exemptions.
Dec 1, 2021
Reminder: Workers’ Compensation COVID-19 Coverage for Health Care Workers
Health care workers who test positive for COVID-19 are presumed to have been exposed at work and are eligible to file a workers’ compensation claim with the Department of Labor and Industries (L&I).
Dec 1, 2021
Reminder: Dec. 1 Water Line Testing Requirement
Learn more about water line testing requirements effective Dec. 1 and browse upcoming webinars from Harris Biomedical and ProEdge Dental Water Labs.
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
DQAC Business Meeting – Dec. 10
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting on Friday, Dec. 10 at 8:30 AM.
Dec 1, 2021
Nominate a New Dentist for the 2022 ADA 10 Under 10 Award
Developed by the ADA New Dentist Committee in 2017, this award recognizes 10 amazing dentists who graduated from dental school less than 10 years ago. Nominate a member by Dec. 31!
Dec 1, 2021
WSDA News | Fall 2021
Read about 2021 WSDA Citizen of the Year Dr. Peter Hampl in the Fall 2021 cover story.
Dec 1, 2021
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.
Dec 1, 2021
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.
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
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.
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 9, 2021
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.
Nov 9, 2021
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.
