Bill would ensure health insurance covers needed treatment
2025-05-08
A bill was reintroduced in Congress May 8 that would require all private group and individual health plans to cover needed services for individuals born
Regulatory
Proposed tax bill raises concern for ADA
2025-05-07
ADA leaders are expressing concerns over a tax bill that proposes cuts to student aid programs. The bill aims to lower costs of higher education
Department of Education considers regulatory changes to student aid programs
2025-05-05
The ADA is asking the U.S. Department of Education to expand income-based loan repayment options and curtail interest capitalization. This is in response to the
Allocate $310 million toward tobacco control, coalition urges
2025-05-02
The ADA and 88 other groups are urging Congress to fund the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Office on Smoking and Health after it
ADA calls for increased funding for Indian Health Service
2025-05-02
A coalition of health organizations dedicated to improving health care for American Indians and Alaska Natives is urging Congress to support funding for the Indian
Coalition urges Congress to reject proposed HHS budget cuts
2025-04-30
The ADA signed on to a coalition letter expressing concern for the Trump administration’s draft fiscal year 2026 budget for the U.S. Department of Health
ADA objects to surgeon general’s water fluoridation comments
2025-04-29
The ADA is strongly opposing comments made by the Louisiana surgeon general about community water fluoridation, calling them “dangerously irresponsible.” “As doctors, we pledge to
ADA supports House Republicans speaking up for Medicaid
2025-04-23
The ADA has joined the Partnership for Medicaid in commending 13 Republican members of Congress for their leadership in affirming the importance of protecting Medicaid.
ADA: Prioritize small business tax policies, Medicaid adult dental benefits
2025-04-23
The ADA is urging Congress to support small business tax policies and the preservation of adult dental benefits under Medicaid amid the ongoing budget reconciliation
Dental loss ratio: Putting patient care first
2025-04-22
The term “dental loss ratio” has been in the headlines the past few years, with nearly half the U.S. states having made moves to increase
Nebraska joins licensure portability compact
2025-04-16
Nebraska became the 12th state to join the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact after Gov. Jim Pillen signed Legislative Bill 148 into law April 14. The
ADA joins coalition supporting community water fluoridation
2025-04-15
The ADA is signing onto an April 15 joint letter affirming the safety and effectiveness of community water fluoridation amid federal efforts to cease the
