Experts detailed the benefits of root canals beyond oral health Patients with apical periodontitis who received root canal treatment or periapical surgery experienced improvements in cardiometabolic factors such as cholesterol levels, glycemic control, fatty acids and...
The recent clawback audits around SDF and other items have been extremely confusing for dentists and their staff. Please email hallie@wvdental.org with any comments you would like submitted directly to WV Medicaid about the process, education, directions, etc. about...
The WVDA is aware of the new memo from Liberty regarding potential denial of claims POST-procedure. We are seeking further guidance from WV Medicaid.
Hallie was notified there is not enough interest in the House Health Committee to pass WVDA's Dental Insurance Transparency bill, HB 4810. Big Insurance is a tough industry to fight. According to OpenSecrets data, the industry that contributes the most overall to US...
Members have contacted the WVDA seeking further direction related to the Skygen/MCO audit findings. Background: Skygen performed audits that included SDF overpayment determinations Medicaid invalidated the findings specifically about SDF due to a lack of policy...
The WVDA's Dental Insurance Transparency Bill (More for Your Smile) is still with the House Health Committee. The Chairman has committed to meet with his committee on Monday and decide how to move forward with the bill. Please reach out again to your House Health...
Last night, the House Health Committee held a public hearing on HB 4810 - Dental Insurance Transparency Bill. Attempting to kill the bill, Big Dental Insurance worked with Delegate Walter Hall to convince the rest of the committee "there is no need for a bill, the...
The More For Your Smile Bill, House Bill 4810, will receive a hearing in the House Health Committee TOMORROW, January 29th! Please contact your legislator who sits on the committee and ask them to support HB 4810! Note - the delegates in green sponsored our bill. The...