Virginia Department Of Medical Assistance Services 2019 Report On Emergency Room Usage For Dental Issues By Medicaid Covered Individuals
On December 9, 2019, the Department of Medical Assistance Services submitted the 2019 report, Emergency Room Usage for Dental Issues by Medicaid Covered Individuals, to the Virginia General Assembly. The report includes data on the number of Medicaid-covered individuals that utilize emergency rooms for dental issues; summarizes the types of dental issues; provides data on the frequency of those who return to emergency rooms for related issues; and provides recommendations for improving awareness and access to dental care . . .

