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2026 Ninth District President

Dr. Bharat Joshi

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NYSDAPAC

NYSDA’s fully owned and operated Political Action Committee. With your support, NYSDAPAC will strengthen our political influence and ensure your voice is heard statewide and beyond.

2026 Member Benefits Guide

Explore Your Member Benefits — The 2026 Member Benefits Guide is now available! See everything NYSDA offers and get a quick overview with our At-A-Glance one-pager.

Member Assistance Program (MAP)

Life comes with challenges, but your new Member Assistance Program (MAP) is here to help. This FREE, CONFIDENTIAL benefit is available to you, your household, and your staff, offering resources and services to support mental health, reduce stress, and make life easier. Download the app today and get started.

Welcome to the Ninth District Dental Association

The Ninth District Dental Society was formed in 1909 and renamed to the Ninth District Dental Association in 2002. We have a membership of over 1500 dentists in 5 counties: Westchester, Rockland, Dutchess, Orange and Putnam.

In its quest to serve both the public and the profession, the Ninth District embodies the highest ideals.

The mission of the 9th District Dental Association is to serve and support its members and the public by improving the oral health of our community through Advocacy, Continuing Education and Camaraderie.



Latest News Around the Tripartite

NCQA Issues Quality Matters Newsletter

May 1, 2025

The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) has issued its Quality Matters newsletter, which can be read below.

The Next Four Years of Quality: What Trump’s Team Should Do Now
Recommendations for value-based care, digital health infrastructure, and behavioral health.
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NCQA Submits Comments on USCDI Draft Version 6
Read our recommendations and submit your comments to ASTP by May 12.
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Understanding NCQA's HEDIS Measures for Alcohol Use
A deep dive into measurement of alcohol use screening and treatment, with insights from NCQA experts.
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NCQA Presenting at AcademyHealth ARM in June
We’ll share research on social needs screening, person-centered outcomes, behavioral health, and more!
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New Digital Quality Course Available
Get up to speed on the digital quality transition with our self-paced online course.
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Upcoming Webinars—Register Today!

NCQA’s Digital Quality Transition Update
May 6, 2025, 1:00pm (ET)

Digital Quality Expert Series: Digital Transition Preparedness With Astrata
May 14, 2025, 1:00pm (ET)

Credentialing Panel Discussion With Northwestern Medicine
May 21, 2025, 1:00pm (ET)


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