Phase 4 Provider Relief Fund reporting deadline is March 31
2023-01-04
Dentists who received funds during the fourth phase of the Provider Relief Fund have until 11:59 p.m. ET March 31 to submit a report on
Advocacy Issues
Massive Massachusetts win helps set stage for future insurance reform
2022-12-28
Celebration: Dentists from Massachusetts celebrate the signing of the Question 2 ballot measure in early December. Seated is Massachusetts Secretary of State William Francis Galvin.
ADA responds to CMS request for information on establishing national directory
2022-12-20
The ADA is willing to work with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to establish a national provider directory that includes dentists, the Association
ADA continues to support student loan reform
2022-12-20
The ADA continues to support student loan reform for dental students and dentists and is working with Congress to find ways to improve the overall
Coalition urges lawmakers to include provisions of PREVENT Pandemics Act in year-end legislative package
2022-12-09
Washington – The American Dental Association and more than 100 organizations are urging lawmakers to include key provisions of the Prepare for and Respond to
HPI: 8 out of 10 dentists agree reforms to establish a medical loss ratio for dentistry are needed in their state
2022-12-08
Dentists across the country are largely in favor of dental insurance reform, according to findings from the ADA Health Policy Institute’s Economic Outlook and Emerging
ADA responds to No Surprises Act request for information
2022-11-22
The ADA believes that requirements related to advanced explanation of benefits should be applicable to dental plans as they work in concert with good faith
WHO report presents opportunities to improve state of global oral health
2022-11-18
Dr. Benzian The status of global oral health is alarming and requires urgent action, according to a new Global Oral Health Status Report released Nov.
HRSA announces funding opportunity for Teaching Health Center Planning and Development Program
2022-11-18
The Health Resources and Services Administration is announcing funding opportunities through the Teaching Health Center Planning and Development Program. The purpose of the program is
ADA asks dentists to urge their senators to pass Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act
2022-11-16
Washington – The ADA is urging dentists nationwide to contact their senators in support of the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act. If enacted, the Ensuring Lasting
CMS establishes new payment code for dental surgeries performed in hospital ORs
2022-11-15
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has agreed to establish a new dental billing and payment arrangement to improve access for dental surgeries performed
ADA supports eliminating waiting, lockout periods for dental care in CHIP
2022-11-14
The ADA is sharing ways the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services can simplify the processes for individuals to enroll and retain eligibility in Medicaid