Texas judge blocks overtime expansion
2024-12-06
A Texas federal judge blocked a U.S. Department of Labor rule that would have expanded overtime eligibility to low-salaried workers. Judge Sean D. Jordan of
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Cybersecurity essential, but lawmakers must avoid overburdening dental practices, ADA says
2024-12-06
A new cybersecurity law would mandate important new security requirements and testing, but could place potential burdens on small businesses, including many dentists, according to
ADA calls for reauthorization of mental health bill
2024-12-04
The ADA signed onto a Dec. 4 coalition letter calling for passage of the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act, which would
Is it time to sell your dental practice?
2024-12-04
Gary Griswold, D.D.S., and one of the new owners, Treva Willis, D.D.S. Several years ago, Gary Griswold, D.D.S., had a gnawing feeling that it was
Texas court strikes down Corporate Transparency Act
2024-12-04
A U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a nationwide preliminary injunction Dec. 3 that blocks enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act.
Webinar to explore dental care barriers for Medicaid beneficiaries
2024-11-27
The ADA Health Policy Institute is slated to host a quarterly webinar series about the barriers and attitudes preventing adult Medicaid beneficiaries from accessing dental
Surgeon general releases report on health disparities related to tobacco use
2024-11-27
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, M.D., released a new report on health disparities related to tobacco use, which finds that progress in reducing cigarette smoking
ADA joins panel on ERISA at National Council of Insurance Legislators meeting
2024-11-26
ADA trustee Randall Markarian, D.M.D., attends the National Council of Insurance Legislators annual meeting Nov. 23 in San Antonio. ADA trustee Randall Markarian, D.M.D., presented
Houston dental clinic employee imprisoned for bribery scheme
2024-11-26
A Houston man has been sentenced following his conviction for conspiring to pay and receive health care kickbacks and paying kickbacks to marketers, according to
Dental School Snapshots: September and October
2024-11-26
The U.S. boasts more than 70 accredited dental schools, all charged with educating the next generation of dentists. This series from the ADA News highlights
FAQ addresses HIPAA administrative simplification requirements
2024-11-25
An FAQ addressing Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act administrative simplification requirements is available from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ National Standards Group.
Dentech panels focus on driving innovation, promoting global oral health
2024-11-20
Panelists discuss developing a national oral health initiative during ADA Forsyth dentech 2024. Leaders from research, industry, academia and venture capital gathered for ADA Forsyth
