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View our Health Policy Webinar Presented March 20, 2017 Adapted from Healthcare for All Virginians (HAV), March 20, 2017 The American Health Care Act (AHCA) will be up for consideration in the House Committee on Rules on Wednesday, March 22. It is likely that this piece of legislation will move quickly to be considered on…
Read MoreVirginia's 2017 Legislative Session The General Assembly concluded its short session on February 25. Of note: Dental Hygienists Under Remote Supervision Dental hygienists, including those employed by safety net sites, will be able to provide preventive services under remote supervision in community-based settings, like schools and Head Start. The legislation passed the legislature unanimously, and the Board…
Read MoreThe Trump administration has made repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) a priority. This, coupled with expiration of funding for FAMIS (known federally as CHIP) and the likelihood of significant changes to Medicaid, will have substantial bearing on Virginia's health care system and the health of Virginians. VaOHC staff is staying up-to-date on health…
Read MoreStatewide Coalition Unveils Countrys First Oral Heath Report Card
Read MoreA medical-dental team shares their approach to improving public health by integrating oral health education into clinical curriculum and community outreach.
Read MoreIntegrating oral health into all aspects of health care can expand access to oral health services, enhance comprehensive health care, and improve patient wellness. Health providers from multiple disciplines can deliver oral health services, education and referrals in most care settings, and dental providers can offer similar clinical services. In many instances, these services are…
Read MoreI recently had the honor of attending the American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry conference, held in conjunction with the Special Olympics World Games in Los Angeles. It was my first exposure to either event, and each had its own distinct energy that left me feeling humbled and hungry for change. Outside of the…
Read MoreDid you know over 100,000 children in Virginia are eligible but not enrolled in Medicaid or Family Access to Medical Insurance Security (FAMIS)? FAMIS provides affordable health, dental and mental health coverage to children and pregnant women living in families who earn too much to qualify for Medicaid but too little to afford private insurance. FAMIS…
Read MoreEach February, advocates across the U.S. raise awareness about the importance of dental health. Dental issues cause thousands of lost school and work hours each year. Good home hygiene and regular, professional dental care are critical steps to maintaining optimal oral health and preventing costly and painful oral conditions. Yet, for many low-income, health-disadvantaged adults…
Read MoreOur partners in primary care do an outstanding job to integrate oral health services, with key, collaborative support from the dental community. Following this, we are making partners aware of an important code change that will affect medical providers who bill Medicaid for fluoride varnish application. (There is no change for dental providers.) Medical Providers Only: Beginning March 1, 2015, physicians and other qualified…
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