ADA, DQA comment on CMS proposed rule on Medicaid, CHIP Core Set
2022-10-04
The ADA and Dental Quality Alliance are applauding the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for including three DQA measures into the Core Set of
Medicaid
Webinar focuses on health equity issues as they relate to dental training programs
2022-09-21
The ADA’s Health Policy Institute is hosting a webinar on Sept. 28 that will feature key findings and policy implications from two studies it conducted
Medicaid Adult Dental Coverage Checker Launched
2022-08-30
CareQuest Institute for Oral Health, in partnership with the American Dental Association (ADA) Health Policy Institute, Center for Health Care Strategies, Inc., and the National
CMS issues proposed rule that would improve access to dental surgeries in hospitals
2022-07-21
A proposed rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services would increase the facility fee for dental surgeries performed in hospital operating rooms, thereby
ADA, stakeholders support Medicaid Dental Benefits Act
2022-07-12
The ADA is leading a group of likeminded stakeholders who are supporting the Medicaid Dental Benefit Act of 2021, which would make comprehensive dental care
ADA highlights state advocacy wins to improve dental Medicaid
2022-06-29
Various factors, including expanded federal COVID-19 relief funding, led to surpluses in several states’ budgets in the 2021-22 legislative season. This environment has enabled many
Coalition urges Congress, CMS to give states 120 days before unwinding enhanced FMAP
2022-04-04
Washington – The Partnership for Medicaid is urging Congress to provide state Medicaid agencies with a 120-day lead time before unwinding the enhanced federal medical
ADA shares update on how No Surprises Act could affect dentists
2022-03-30
Editor’s note: Since this article was published in early 2022, the ADA has received new information on good faith estimates. To read the latest, visit ADA News.
CMS provider compliance focus group set for Feb. 24
2022-02-04
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Center for Program Integrity, Provider Compliance Group will host a virtual focus group on Feb. 24 to address
ADA supports Medicaid Dental Benefits Act
2021-12-01
The ADA is supporting the Medicaid Dental Benefits Act of 2021, which would make comprehensive dental care a mandatory component of Medicaid coverage for adults
Health Policy Institute releases new research on Medicaid dental care programs
2021-10-18
The ADA Health Policy Institute has released new data-driven research that underscores how different the Medicaid landscape is for children compared to adults and how
Case study: Expanding Medicaid coverage to include dental benefits improves patient outcomes
2021-09-30
Boulder, Colo. — Expanding Medicaid coverage to include dental benefits has ultimately improved patient outcomes in Colorado, according to a new case study authored by