ADA: Urge Congress to protect dentists from unfair tax hike
2025-05-16
The ADA issued a Grassroots Alert on May 16, urging members to contact their representatives in Congress to oppose a provision in the House Ways
Regulatory
Florida second state to ban community water fluoridation
2025-05-15
Florida became the second state to ban community water fluoridation after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation May 15 that prevents local governments from adding fluoride
ADA provides recommendations on Medicaid provisions in reconciliation legislation
2025-05-13
The ADA commented on Medicaid provisions in the budget reconciliation legislation, including underscoring the importance of preserving adult dental benefits and recommending maintaining continuity of
ADA holds virtual congressional briefing on public programs
2025-05-09
The ADA held a virtual congressional briefing to showcase new data and policy insights surrounding dental coverage in Medicaid and Medicare Advantage. The briefing,
ADA opposes proposed health care cuts in reconciliation bill
2025-05-09
The ADA has joined the Partnership for Medicaid in expressing concern with potential Medicaid cuts in the upcoming budget reconciliation bill. The Partnership for
Reject fiscal year 2026 HHS budget proposal, ADA urges
2025-05-09
The ADA and nine other dental organizations are urging Congress to reject the administration’s fiscal year 2026 budget proposal for the Department of Health and
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
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