May 8, 2020
Update: DQAC Special Business Meeting - May 8
For those who tried to access the Dental Quality Assurance Commission’s special business meeting on May 8, 2020, please know the meeting was rescheduled upon its start.
News Items
May 8, 2020
Apple Health (Medicaid) Provider Webinar - May 13
The HCA is offering the webinar "Billing During the COVID-19 Pandemic" for Apple Health (Medicaid) dental providers on Wednesday, May 13.
May 8, 2020
Update on PMP System Upgrade
The Department of Health went live with an updated version of the Prescription Monitoring Program on May 5.
May 7, 2020
PMP Integration Requirement Delayed
The Washington State Department of Health has issued a nine-month waiver from demonstrating EHR integration with the PMP due to COVID-19.
May 7, 2020
DQAC Special Business Meeting - May 8
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a special business meeting on Friday, May 8.
May 7, 2020
DQAC Dental Educational Outreach Committee Meeting - May 14
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Educational Outreach Committee webinar meeting on Thursday, May 14.
May 6, 2020
ADA's Call to Action
Yesterday, the ADA launched a campaign to urge Congress to further address dentistry in the next round of COVID-19 relief legislation.
May 6, 2020
May 5, 2020
WSDA Requests Insurance Modifications & PPP Funding Still Available
COVID-19 Updates: WSDA sends letter to OIC requesting insurance modifications, PPP funding still available.
May 4, 2020
Understanding Reopening Dentistry in Washington
Further clarification on dental care that can currently be provided in our state, the date upon which elective care may resume, and whether the Governor’s extended stay-at-home order and “Safe Start” plan announcement impact dentistry.
May 1, 2020
Regarding Governor Inslee’s “Phased Approach” Announcement
According to the Governor’s Office, today’s "phased approach" announcement does not change Proclamation 20-24.
May 1, 2020
COVID-19 Interpretive Statement Guidance
Guidance on Gov. Inslee's April 29 COVID-19 Interpretive Statement.
Apr 30, 2020
Respiratory Protection Webinar, Workforce Survey
COVID-19 Updates: ADA on-demand respiratory protection webinar, Washington Health Workforce Sentinel Network survey and more.
Apr 29, 2020
Updates on Returning to Work & PPE Supplies
Important updates regarding returning to work and the availability of PPE supplies.
Apr 27, 2020
ADA’s Return to Work Interim Guidance Toolkit
As states move toward reopening dental practices, we wanted to bring to your attention the ADA’s newly released Return to Work Interim Guidance Toolkit.
Apr 24, 2020
New & Upcoming AWB COVID-19 Employer Resources Webinars
Watch the most recent Association of Washington Business employer resources webinar and mark your calendar for the next webinar on Monday, April 27.
Apr 23, 2020
HCA Telehealth Webinar - April 30
The Health Care Authority (HCA) is holding a telehealth webinar for Apple Health providers on Friday, April 30.
Apr 23, 2020
DQAC Update, PPP/EIDL Funding & Additional Loans/Grants
COVID-19 Updates: DQAC update, PPP/EIDL funding, additional loans/grants and more.
Apr 22, 2020
Emergency Rules Adopted to Reduce Burden on Practitioners Prescribing CII During COVID-19
Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission adopts emergency rules to reduce burdens on practitioners prescribing Schedule II substances.
Apr 22, 2020
WSDA Requests Delta Provide Additional Financial Relief to Washington Dentists
WSDA requests that Delta contribute $50 million in additional financial relief to Washington dentists.
