Dentist Files Antitrust Lawsuit Against Insurers

Apr 28, 2025 | Regulatory/Compliance

Background A dentist in Kansas filed on March 31 a U.S. antitrust lawsuit against multiple insurers, accusing them of operating a price‑fixing conspiracy to suppress out‑of‑network payments to dental providers. Defendants Zelis Healthcare UnitedHealth Group Elevance...

Dental Clinical Hand-Skill Amendment Passes!

Apr 15, 2025 | Advocacy

You Did It! This afternoon, the House Government Organization Committee voted to include the clinical hand-skills amendment into the Governor’s Universal Licensing Bill SB 458. But it was not unanimous. Special Thanks Please thank Dr. Bill Klenk, President of the WV...

Legislative Session Ended Saturday

Apr 14, 2025 | Advocacy

As you have heard me say before, “If your profession doesn’t take part in politics, politics will take your profession apart!” The WVDA is grateful for all the legislative engagement and support our members provided over the past 60 days! Legislation of Interest to...

WVDA WINS BIG FOR THE DENTAL PROFESSION IN WV!

Apr 2, 2025 | Advocacy

We did it! Today the Senate accepted the amended SB 458 - Governor’s Universal Licensing Bill, preserving the requirement for passage of a clinical hand skill exam (ADEX) prior to licensing dentists and hygienists in West Virginia. Hallie has spoken directly with...

Today – Please Ask Your Senator to Accept House Amendment to SB 458

Mar 31, 2025 | Advocacy

Licensing Bill Passes House With Clinical Hand-Skills Amendment! Senate Bill 458 – Universal Licensing passed the WV House of Delegates this morning and it contains the clinical hand-skills amendment advocated for by the WVDA and the WV Board of Dentistry. The Senate...