News Items

May 25, 2018

Proposed Opioid Rules & Anesthesia Meeting

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) is currently seeking comments on proposed opioid prescribing rules (due by June 1), and has released an amended agenda for the Dental Anesthesia Committee meeting on June 1.

May 25, 2018

WSDA News Issue 6

The latest issue of the WSDA News is now available online.

May 23, 2018

Substance Abuse & Pain Management Webinars

Review strategies for caring for older adults with substance use disorders and treating postoperative pain in adolescents with these two webinars.

May 22, 2018

Volunteer for Special Smiles

Special Smiles, the dental health discipline of Special Olympics Healthy Athletes, is looking for dental volunteers to staff the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games, held July 1-6 at Husky Stadium in Seattle.

May 18, 2018

Volunteer in Guatemala

The non-profit New Dawn Guatemala is seeking a volunteer dentist for a trip to Guatemala this July.

May 16, 2018

Dental Collaboration Committee Meeting

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Collaboration Committee webinar meeting on Thursday, May 24.

May 15, 2018

Letter Sent to Premera Asserting Inadequate Notification of Certain New Fees

Hall Render, outside legal counsel, sent a letter to Premera asserting that Premera must provide its enrolled providers with 75 days’ notice before enacting any changes in scheduled fees.

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 8, 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 7, 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 7, 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 4, 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 4, 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 1, 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 1, 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 1, 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 27, 2018

Changes to HCA Website for Providers

Please read the following information from the HCA regarding website updates.

Apr 27, 2018

Electronic Signature Option for DME Forms

Starting May 1, 2018, you may begin using an electronic signature on Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) forms related to durable medical equipment.

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.