ADA receives clarification on No Surprises Act
2023-02-28
Dental providers and facilities are “generally required to provide uninsured patients with a good faith estimate of expected charges” unless the patient is enrolled in
Advocacy Issues
ADA urges CMS to improve transparency of Medicaid managed care plans
2023-02-27
The American Dental Association is asking the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to improve the transparency of Medicaid managed care plans and how they
ADA urges CMS to improve Medicare Advantage plans for dental consumers
2023-02-24
The American Dental Association is asking the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to improve Medicare Advantage plans by making it easier for consumers to
ADA supports USDA proposal to modernize WIC
2023-02-22
The ADA is supporting a new proposal to modernize the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, known as WIC, that includes reducing
Federal COVID-19 emergency declarations set to expire May 11
2023-02-10
The COVID-19 national emergency and public health emergency declarations are set to end on May 11, according to a Jan. 30 statement from the White
ADA and AAPD respond to CMS request for information on essential health benefits
2023-02-08
“Coverage for pediatric dental services can provide necessary preventive and oral health education services that may prevent and manage disease,” the American Dental Association and
ADA, AAPD file joint comments with CMS
2023-02-02
The American Dental Association and American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry filed comments Jan. 30 on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ proposed 2024 notice
Military spouses with dental licenses now have reciprocity in other states
2023-02-02
Military spouses with valid dental licenses in one state will now have licensure recognition in the state where their spouse is serving, thanks to a
2022 marks big year for Washington advocacy
2023-01-26
Washington — The Association celebrated a wide range of advocacy wins in 2022 , from effectively lobbying for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Free dental clinic changes lives
2023-01-26
Smiling again: Mike Petrides, D.D.S., left, shares a moment with patients Jason and Kayla. Dr. Medovic Ms. Brown They come here seeking relief, a way
Medication Access and Training Expansion Act included in appropriations bill
2023-01-25
The Medication Access and Training Expansion Act, or MATE Act, was included in the omnibus spending bill that passed Congress at the end of 2022.
ADA asks FTC to help protect dental practices from dishonest, misleading online reviews
2023-01-12
The ADA is asking the Federal Trade Commission to help protect dental practices from dishonest or misleading reviews on social media sites. In a Jan.