May 2014 - Virginia Health Catalyst

VaOHC Works with Partners to Host Navigator Training

By Samantha Dorr | May 28, 2014

How are dental benefits offered in the Marketplace? What is the difference between a stand-alone dental benefit and one that is embedded within a medical plan?

Dental Health Can Deter Premature Births

By beduffymp | May 28, 2014

If you could improve the health of mothers and babies in Virginia for the cost of a dental cleaning, wouldn’t you say yes?

Virginia Legislature has the Opportunity to Improve Birth Outcomes and Save Money

By Samantha Dorr | May 16, 2014

Providing comprehensive dental benefits for the 15,000 pregnant women currently enrolled in Medicaid and FAMIS MOMS can reduce preterm births and prevent costly health conditions.

Coalition Awarded Funding from DentaQuest Foundation for Medical-Dental Integration

By Sarah Bedard Holland | May 16, 2014

Coalition awarded funding to implement road map to improve medical-dental collaboration and education

Virginia’s legislature votes to restore funding to state-supported dental clinics

By Sarah Bedard Holland | May 12, 2014

Stakeholder group members continue work to transition the clinics to a prevention-based model

Virginia Oral Health Coalition Receives $20,000 Contribution from the AT&T Foundation

By Samantha Dorr | May 12, 2014

Contribution helps encourage and promote early dental care for children