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HCA: Correction – Dental Services End of EPA #870001607 and Discontinued Use of CDT® Code D0170

The Health Care Authority (HCA) sent a provider alert on April 14, 2023, regarding the end of expedited prior authorization (EPA) number 870001607 and the discontinued use of CDT® code D0170. The dates of service were listed incorrectly as “on and after May 11, 2023” to align with the ending of the public health emergency (PHE).

Upcoming Employment Law Webinars from L&I

Learn about key employment laws at upcoming L&I webinars. Webinar topics include Employer Guide to Workers’ Rights, Equal Pay and Opportunities Act, Isolated Worker Protections, Know Your Worker Rights and White Collar (EAP) Overtime Exemptions.

Scott Jones, DDS

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | Seattle | Associate/Employee – Group Practice | University of Washington School of Dentistry

Wendy Sheine, DDS

General Dentistry | Seattle | Retired | University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry

Daniel Varadi, DDS

General Dentistry | Bellevue | Owner – Private Practice | Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC

2023 Legislative Session Update: Week 15 (April 17-23)

Washington state’s 105-day legislative session adjourned, on time, on Sunday, April 23, 2023. This session WSDA tracked several bills concerning dental-related issues, workforce, insurance, small business issues, employer/employee matters, and much more. Read for an update on WSDA’s week 15 activities in Olympia.

Be Aware of Medicaid Renewal Scams

Please be aware of Medicaid renewal scams. Reports of fake texts and phone calls to Medicaid clients have been reported over the past couple weeks in other states.

Board of Denturists Business Meeting – April 27

The Board of Denturists will hold its next in-person business meeting on Thursday, April 27 at 3:00 PM.

HCA: Dental services end of EPA #870001607 and discontinued use of CDT® code D0170 – Effective May 11, 2023

Fotinos Panagakos, DMD

General Dentistry | Yakima | Faculty | Rutgers School of Dental Medicine

Parker Haley, DDS

General Dentistry | Bellingham | Owner – Group Practice | University of Washington School of Dentistry

John Deviny, DDS

Public Health | Olympia | Retired | University of Washington School of Dentistry

Workforce Legislation Update

Three important dental workforce bills that reduce barriers to hygiene licensure in our state and increase licensure portability for dentists and hygienists, including WSDA’s ESHB 1466, have passed the Legislature.

2023 Legislative Session Update: Week 14 (April 10-16)

April 12 was opposite house cutoff, one of the final milestones of the 2023 session. Bills sent to the opposite house needed to be passed out by April 12 in order to stay “alive” and continue along in the legislative process. Read for an update on WSDA’s week 14 activities in Olympia.

DOH Update on Guidance for HPV Vaccination

Earlier this year, the Washington State Immunization Information System within the Department of Health (DOH) updated its guidance to recommend administering the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine starting at age 9.

DOH Update: Fee Increases and Decreases – Effective June 1, 2023

Read a reminder from the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) on fee changes going into effect June 1, 2023.

Employment Security Department Newsletter – April 2023

Review information and resources from the Employment Security Department (ESD) April 2023 newsletter.

HCA: HCA Rulemaking Notice for WSR 23-08

2023 Legislative Session Update: Week 13 (April 3-9)

April 4 was opposite house fiscal cutoff, the fifth major milestone of the 2023 legislative session. This meant bills that were sent to a fiscal committee needed to be voted out by April 4 in order to stay “alive” and continue along in the legislative process. Read for an update on WSDA’s week 13 activities in Olympia.

RSVP for the WSDA Mentor/Mentee Luncheon at PNDC 2023

Meet up for food, drinks and networking during PNDC 2023 at the Mentor/Mentee Luncheon on Friday, June 16. RSVP today!