Legislative Council Information
Legislative Alert May 4, 2012 HB 4718 Passes House!! [PDF]
Legislative Alert April 27 2012, Information on 2nd Pair of Hands [PDF]
Write to your Legislators!!
Here is the Bill Bill for 2nd Pair of Hands [PDF] (4-27-12)
Legislative Alert March 14 2012, Please Write [PDF]
Legislative Alert February 2012, Need Your Help [PDF]
Here is the Bill 2nd Pair of Hands [PDF]
June 2011, Legislative Alert[PDF]
Representative Kowall introduced HB 4718 with 23 co-sponsors regarding, 2nd Pair of Hands
the Advisor[PDF]
This flyer was mailed in February to over 8200 hygienists in Michigan and unfortunately we know of only a handful that received it. The USPS has no explanation for us and we've requested a refund, but have not yet been satisfied. We are now sending this out to our e-membership list. We would ask if you would, kindly forward to any hygienists that you may know, along with an encouragement to sign up for MDHA free e-membership!
Thanks,
Stacy
MDHA Editor
Medicaid Reimbursement for the Dental Hygienist
Beginning Jan 1, 2011, the dental hygienist can enroll as rendering/servicing providers for the Medicaid program. This is through the Michigan Dept of Community Health (MDCH) and called CHAMPS, (community health automated Medicaid processing system). You need a sponsoring DDS with a Medicaid license and the RDH needs a type 1 NPI (national provider identifier) number to enroll, if this link doesn't work, type in the search area www.nppes.cms.hhs.gov.
All information regarding this is on the MDCH Website
Access to Oral Health Care Workgroup
Over the last year a group of health care professionals has been meeting, hosted by the Michigan Dental Association in a meeting chaired by Dr. Norm Palm and moderated by Public Sector Consultants. During the meetings many ideas were shared. Once on the table, they were then voted upon and either stayed or were eliminated based upon the majority rule in descending order. Eventually several ideas remained as those most agreed upon. The Michigan Dental Hygienists were asked to be a part of this group and were pleased to have an opportunity to bring forward the collaborative practice model initiated by PA 161, 2005 in the mix and the RDH as an important part of the solution.
Perhaps the most important accomplishment of the group was in the gathering of many oral health professionals in one place to hear one another's recommendations.
We applaud the MDA's efforts in accomplishing a collegial event; one that is on-going.
Click Here to view the full Access Report [PDF]
Medicaid Background Information Document April 9, 2010 [PDF]
How do I find my Senator?
How do I find my Representative?Get your Collaborative Practice program forms (formally known as PA 161) Michigan Department of Community Health [PDF]
Michigan Board of Dentistry Web Site
CE Requirements [PDF] for Registered Dental Hygienists and Registered Dental AssistantsMichigan Board of Dentistry Administrative Rules
Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH)
The Following information is from the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) website
Q. How do I change my name or address with the Board?
A. Name changes must be submitted in writing by downloading the Data Change/Duplicate License Request Form. Address changes can be submitted online at www.michigan.gov/mylicense or in writing by downloading the Data Change/Duplicate License Request Form. Fax it to (517) 373-2179 or mail it to the Bureau of Health Professions, PO Box 30670, Lansing, MI 48909.
New licenses are not automatically issued for name and/or address changes. To receive a license with your new name and/or address, you must submit $10.00 per license with your request. Duplicate licenses can be paid for online at www.michigan.gov/mylicense.
State Licensure by Credentials/Endorsement Chart
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