News Items

Apr 11, 2018

New Medicaid Opioid Prescribing Policy Takes Effect November 1

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

Uniform Medical Plan Members: New Opioid Policy for UMP Starts January 2, 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

HCA Provider Alert

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

Seminar: 2018 Tax Law Impact on Dentists

Join WSDA-preferred Dental Group, LLC on May 4 for a seminar on the 2018 tax law's impact on dentists.

Apr 9, 2018

Draft Opioid Prescribing Rules

Please provide comments to the Washington State Department of Health regarding draft opioid prescribing rules by Friday, April 13.

Apr 6, 2018

This Month: Evidence-Based Dental Pain Care Half-Day Conference

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 5, 2018

Dental Continuing Competency Committee Conference Call

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 5, 2018

Reminder: Submit your Credentialing Application to ProviderSource by June 1, 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 2, 2018

Opioids Webinar Covers Prescribing Strategies for Managing Pain

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Opioid Prescribing: The CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain, and Considerations for Dentistry, an archived version is posted on the ADA Center for Professional Success website.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

Member Recruitment Incentives

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

ADA Adopts Interim Opioids Policy

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

Special Care Dentistry Association 30th Annual Meeting in Seattle

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.

Mar 28, 2018

Reminder: Apply for DQAC by This Friday

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) is currently seeking applications for three dentist positions. Apply by March 30.

Mar 27, 2018

Registration Now Open for PNDC 2018

Join thousands of dental professionals June 21-23 at PNDC 2018, Washington's largest dental conference. Featuring dozens of dental speakers from across the country, PNDC lets you earn up to 20 CE credits in three days.

Mar 27, 2018

Have You Used Your PNDC Member Benefit?

WSDA members pay just $175-$275 (at the Early Bird rate) to attend the Pacific Northwest Dental Conference, held June 21-23 in Bellevue. Have you taken advantage of your benefit?

Mar 26, 2018

Dental Infection Control Committee Conference Call

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Infection Control Committee conference call meeting on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at 1:00 PM.

Mar 21, 2018

DQAC Update

Stay up to date on dental rules, both proposed and in progress, regarding CE requirements, dentist suicide prevention education, infection control, dental anesthesia, delegation to dental hygienists under general supervision, and specialty recognition.

Mar 21, 2018

Editorial: Delta’s Struggle with Dentists Calls for Extraction

"Dentists for the state’s largest dental insurer are pushing for changes that could benefit patients." Read an editorial by the Everett Herald Editorial Board following the recent petition of no confidence in Delta Dental CEO Jim Dwyer.

Mar 16, 2018

Washington Dentists File No Confidence Petition with Delta Dental

Dentists say new leadership approach needed at state’s largest dental insurance carrier.

Mar 14, 2018

One Health Antibiotic Resistance Summit

Please join the WA State Department of Health on Wednesday, April 4 for a one-day conference and workshop to contribute content and direction for a Washington State One Health Antibiotic Resistance Strategic Plan.