DANIELLE BRANCH

Comments in support of congressional efforts to explore long-term payment solutions to the Medicare physician payment system. Support for the Strengthening Medicaid Incentives for Licensees Enrolled in Dental (SMILED) Act (HR 1422), which would reduce administrative burdens for dentists who participate in Medicaid. Comments regarding the Medicaid Managed Care proposed rule and the Medicaid Equal Access Proposed Rule.

Support for HR 2584, the Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees (SAVE) Act, which would create federal legal penalties for individuals who knowingly and intentionally assault or intimidate hospital employees and provide protections for individuals who may be mentally incapacitated due to illness or substance use.

Support for the Dental and Optometric Care (DOC) Access Act (HR 1385/S 1424), which would prohibit dental and vision plans from capping fees on non-covered services Support for reintroduction of the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act, which would require health insurers to cover treatment, including dental, for patients with congenital craniofacial anomalies.

support for the Resident Education Deferred (REDI) Act (HR 1202/S 704), which would allow physicians and dentists to defer their student loans interest free during residency.

support for the Resident Education Deferred (REDI) Act (HR 1202/S 704), which would allow physicians and dentists to defer their student loans interest free during residency.

Support for: the Resident Education Deferred Interest (REDI) Act, to provide interest free deferment for physician and dental residents (HR 4122/S 3658); the Protecting Our Students by Terminating Graduate Rates that Add to Debt Act (HR 4631) to reinstate eligibility for graduate and professional students with financial need to receive Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans, which are now only available to undergraduate students; the the Student Loan Refinancing Act (HR 2160) to enable borrowers to refinance their federal student loans on multiple occasions to take advantage of lower interest rates; and the Student Loan Refinancing and Recalculation Act (HR 1918) to provide a chance for borrowers to refinance their federal student loans when interest rates are lower, eliminate loan origination fees and allow medical and dental residents to defer payments until after completing their residency programs, as well as delay the accrual of interest for many low- and middle-income borrowers while they are in school; the Student Loan Interest Deduction Act of 2021 (HR 4726) to double the student loan interest deduction (from $2,500 to $5,000) and eliminate the income limits that prevent those with higher incomes from reaping the benefit; the Indian Health Service Health Professions Tax Fairness Act of 2022 (HR 7539/S 2874) to allow dentists participating in the Indian Health Service Loan Repayment Program to exclude interest and principal payments from their federal income taxes, as well as certain benefits received by those in the Indian Health Professions Scholarships Program; the Dental Loan Repayment Assistance Act (HR 1285/S 449) to allow full-time faculty members participating in the Dental Faculty Loan Repayment Program (DFLRP) to exclude the amount of the loan forgiveness from their federal income taxes; and the HIV Epidemic Loan-Repayment Program Act (HR 2295) that would offer up to $250,000 in educational loan repayment to dentists, physicians, and other health care professionals in exchange for up to five years of service at Ryan White-funded clinical sites and in health profession shortage areas.

Support for: the Resident Education Deferred Interest (REDI) Act, to provide interest free deferment for physician and dental residents (HR 4122/S 3658); the Protecting Our Students by Terminating Graduate Rates that Add to Debt Act (HR 4631) to reinstate eligibility for graduate and professional students with financial need to receive Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans, which are now only available to undergraduate students; the the Student Loan Refinancing Act (HR 2160) to enable borrowers to refinance their federal student loans on multiple occasions to take advantage of lower interest rates; and the Student Loan Refinancing and Recalculation Act (HR 1918) to provide a chance for borrowers to refinance their federal student loans when interest rates are lower, eliminate loan origination fees and allow medical and dental residents to defer payments until after completing their residency programs, as well as delay the accrual of interest for many low- and middle-income borrowers while they are in school; the Student Loan Interest Deduction Act of 2021 (HR 4726) to double the student loan interest deduction (from $2,500 to $5,000) and eliminate the income limits that prevent those with higher incomes from reaping the benefit; the Indian Health Service Health Professions Tax Fairness Act of 2022 (HR 7539/S 2874) to allow dentists participating in the Indian Health Service Loan Repayment Program to exclude interest and principal payments from their federal income taxes, as well as certain benefits received by those in the Indian Health Professions Scholarships Program; the Dental Loan Repayment Assistance Act (HR 1285/S 449) to allow full-time faculty members participating in the Dental Faculty Loan Repayment Program (DFLRP) to exclude the amount of the loan forgiveness from their federal income taxes; and the HIV Epidemic Loan-Repayment Program Act (HR 2295) that would offer up to $250,000 in educational loan repayment to dentists, physicians, and other health care professionals in exchange for up to five years of service at Ryan White-funded clinical sites and in health profession shortage areas.

In support of the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (S 754/HR 1916) In support of the DOC Access Act (HR 3461/S 1793) Concerns regarding implementation of the No Surprises Act and related Interim Final Rules

In support of the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (S 754/HR 1916) In support of the DOC Access Act (HR 3461/S 1793) Concerns regarding implementation of the No Surprises Act and related Interim Final Rules

In support of the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (S 754/HR 1916) In support of the DOC Access Act (HR 3461/S 1793) Comments re: EOBs and GFEs stemming from the No Surprises Act

In support of the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (S 754/HR 1916) In support of the DOC Access Act (HR 3461/S 1793) Concerns regarding implementation of the No Surprises Act and related Interim Final Rules

Support for: the Resident Education Deferred Interest (REDI) Act, to provide interest free deferment for physician and dental residents (HR 4122/S 3658); the Protecting Our Students by Terminating Graduate Rates that Add to Debt Act (HR 4631) to reinstate eligibility for graduate and professional students with financial need to receive Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans, which are now only available to undergraduate students; the the Student Loan Refinancing Act (HR 2160) to enable borrowers to refinance their federal student loans on multiple occasions to take advantage of lower interest rates; and the Student Loan Refinancing and Recalculation Act (HR 1918) to provide a chance for borrowers to refinance their federal student loans when interest rates are lower, eliminate loan origination fees and allow medical and dental residents to defer payments until after completing their residency programs, as well as delay the accrual of interest for many low- and middle-income borrowers while they are in school; the Student Loan Interest Deduction Act of 2021 (HR 4726) to double the student loan interest deduction (from $2,500 to $5,000) and eliminate the income limits that prevent those with higher incomes from reaping the benefit; the Indian Health Service Health Professions Tax Fairness Act of 2022 (HR 7539/S 2874) to allow dentists participating in the Indian Health Service Loan Repayment Program to exclude interest and principal payments from their federal income taxes, as well as certain benefits received by those in the Indian Health Professions Scholarships Program; the Dental Loan Repayment Assistance Act (HR 1285/S 449) to allow full-time faculty members participating in the Dental Faculty Loan Repayment Program (DFLRP) to exclude the amount of the loan forgiveness from their federal income taxes; and the HIV Epidemic Loan-Repayment Program Act (HR 2295) that would offer up to $250,000 in educational loan repayment to dentists, physicians, and other health care professionals in exchange for up to five years of service at Ryan White-funded clinical sites and in health profession shortage areas.

Support for: the Resident Education Deferred Interest (REDI) Act, to provide interest free deferment for physician and dental residents (HR 4122/S 3658); the Protecting Our Students by Terminating Graduate Rates that Add to Debt Act (HR 4631) to reinstate eligibility for graduate and professional students with financial need to receive Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans, which are now only available to undergraduate students; the the Student Loan Refinancing Act (HR 2160) to enable borrowers to refinance their federal student loans on multiple occasions to take advantage of lower interest rates; and the Student Loan Refinancing and Recalculation Act (HR 1918) to provide a chance for borrowers to refinance their federal student loans when interest rates are lower, eliminate loan origination fees and allow medical and dental residents to defer payments until after completing their residency programs, as well as delay the accrual of interest for many low- and middle-income borrowers while they are in school; the Student Loan Interest Deduction Act of 2021 (HR 4726) to double the student loan interest deduction (from $2,500 to $5,000) and eliminate the income limits that prevent those with higher incomes from reaping the benefit; the Indian Health Service Health Professions Tax Fairness Act of 2022 (HR 7539/S 2874) to allow dentists participating in the Indian Health Service Loan Repayment Program to exclude interest and principal payments from their federal income taxes, as well as certain benefits received by those in the Indian Health Professions Scholarships Program; the Dental Loan Repayment Assistance Act (HR 1285/S 449) to allow full-time faculty members participating in the Dental Faculty Loan Repayment Program (DFLRP) to exclude the amount of the loan forgiveness from their federal income taxes; and the HIV Epidemic Loan-Repayment Program Act (HR 2295) that would offer up to $250,000 in educational loan repayment to dentists, physicians, and other health care professionals in exchange for up to five years of service at Ryan White-funded clinical sites and in health profession shortage areas.

-Prescription drug abuse prevention - sharing the association's efforts to educate our members. - Discussed efforts to modify the MATE Act (HR 2067/S 2235) with House and Senate staff.

-Prescription drug abuse prevention - sharing the association's efforts to educate our members. - Discussed efforts to modify the MATE Act (HR 2067/S 2235) with House and Senate staff. - Comments to the CDC regarding their draft updated opioid prescribing guideline. - Comments to the FDA regarding a proposal to require industry provide patients filling a controlled substance with mail back envelopes.

-Prescription drug abuse prevention - sharing the association's efforts to educate our members. - Discussed efforts to modify the MATE Act (HR 2067/S 2235) with House and Senate staff.

Support for: the Resident Education Deferred Interest (REDI) Act, to provide interest free deferment for physician and dental residents (HR 4122/S 3658); the Protecting Our Students by Terminating Graduate Rates that Add to Debt Act (HR 4631) to reinstate eligibility for graduate and professional students with financial need to receive Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans, which are now only available to undergraduate students; the the Student Loan Refinancing Act (HR 2160) to enable borrowers to refinance their federal student loans on multiple occasions to take advantage of lower interest rates; and the Student Loan Refinancing and Recalculation Act (HR 1918) to provide a chance for borrowers to refinance their federal student loans when interest rates are lower, eliminate loan origination fees and allow medical and dental residents to defer payments until after completing their residency programs, as well as delay the accrual of interest for many low- and middle-income borrowers while they are in school; the Student Loan Interest Deduction Act of 2021 (HR 4726) to double the student loan interest deduction (from $2,500 to $5,000) and eliminate the income limits that prevent those with higher incomes from reaping the benefit; the Indian Health Service Health Professions Tax Fairness Act of 2022 (HR 7539/S 2874) to allow dentists participating in the Indian Health Service Loan Repayment Program to exclude interest and principal payments from their federal income taxes, as well as certain benefits received by those in the Indian Health Professions Scholarships Program; the Dental Loan Repayment Assistance Act (HR 1285/S 449) to allow full-time faculty members participating in the Dental Faculty Loan Repayment Program (DFLRP) to exclude the amount of the loan forgiveness from their federal income taxes; and the HIV Epidemic Loan-Repayment Program Act (HR 2295) that would offer up to $250,000 in educational loan repayment to dentists, physicians, and other health care professionals in exchange for up to five years of service at Ryan White-funded clinical sites and in health profession shortage areas.

Support for: the Resident Education Deferred Interest (REDI) Act, to provide interest free deferment for physician and dental residents (HR 4122/S 3658); the Protecting Our Students by Terminating Graduate Rates that Add to Debt Act (HR 4631) to reinstate eligibility for graduate and professional students with financial need to receive Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans, which are now only available to undergraduate students; the the Student Loan Refinancing Act (HR 2160) to enable borrowers to refinance their federal student loans on multiple occasions to take advantage of lower interest rates; and the Student Loan Refinancing and Recalculation Act (HR 1918) to provide a chance for borrowers to refinance their federal student loans when interest rates are lower, eliminate loan origination fees and allow medical and dental residents to defer payments until after completing their residency programs, as well as delay the accrual of interest for many low- and middle-income borrowers while they are in school; the Student Loan Interest Deduction Act of 2021 (HR 4726) to double the student loan interest deduction (from $2,500 to $5,000) and eliminate the income limits that prevent those with higher incomes from reaping the benefit; the Indian Health Service Health Professions Tax Fairness Act of 2022 (HR 7539/S 2874) to allow dentists participating in the Indian Health Service Loan Repayment Program to exclude interest and principal payments from their federal income taxes, as well as certain benefits received by those in the Indian Health Professions Scholarships Program; the Dental Loan Repayment Assistance Act (HR 1285/S 449) to allow full-time faculty members participating in the Dental Faculty Loan Repayment Program (DFLRP) to exclude the amount of the loan forgiveness from their federal income taxes; and the HIV Epidemic Loan-Repayment Program Act (HR 2295) that would offer up to $250,000 in educational loan repayment to dentists, physicians, and other health care professionals in exchange for up to five years of service at Ryan White-funded clinical sites and in health profession shortage areas.

Support for: the Resident Education Deferred Interest (REDI) Act, to provide interest free deferment for physician and dental residents (HR 4122/S 3658); the Protecting Our Students by Terminating Graduate Rates that Add to Debt Act (HR 4631) to reinstate eligibility for graduate and professional students with financial need to receive Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans, which are now only available to undergraduate students; the the Student Loan Refinancing Act (HR 2160) to enable borrowers to refinance their federal student loans on multiple occasions to take advantage of lower interest rates; and the Student Loan Refinancing and Recalculation Act (HR 1918) to provide a chance for borrowers to refinance their federal student loans when interest rates are lower, eliminate loan origination fees and allow medical and dental residents to defer payments until after completing their residency programs, as well as delay the accrual of interest for many low- and middle-income borrowers while they are in school; the Student Loan Interest Deduction Act of 2021 (HR 4726) to double the student loan interest deduction (from $2,500 to $5,000) and eliminate the income limits that prevent those with higher incomes from reaping the benefit; the Indian Health Service Health Professions Tax Fairness Act of 2022 (HR 7539/S 2874) to allow dentists participating in the Indian Health Service Loan Repayment Program to exclude interest and principal payments from their federal income taxes, as well as certain benefits received by those in the Indian Health Professions Scholarships Program; the Dental Loan Repayment Assistance Act (HR 1285/S 449) to allow full-time faculty members participating in the Dental Faculty Loan Repayment Program (DFLRP) to exclude the amount of the loan forgiveness from their federal income taxes; and the HIV Epidemic Loan-Repayment Program Act (HR 2295) that would offer up to $250,000 in educational loan repayment to dentists, physicians, and other health care professionals in exchange for up to five years of service at Ryan White-funded clinical sites and in health profession shortage areas.

Support for: the Resident Education Deferred Interest (REDI) Act, to provide interest free deferment for physician and dental residents (HR 4122/S 3658); the Protecting Our Students by Terminating Graduate Rates that Add to Debt Act (HR 4631) to reinstate eligibility for graduate and professional students with financial need to receive Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans, which are now only available to undergraduate students; the the Student Loan Refinancing Act (HR 2160) to enable borrowers to refinance their federal student loans on multiple occasions to take advantage of lower interest rates; and the Student Loan Refinancing and Recalculation Act (HR 1918) to provide a chance for borrowers to refinance their federal student loans when interest rates are lower, eliminate loan origination fees and allow medical and dental residents to defer payments until after completing their residency programs, as well as delay the accrual of interest for many low- and middle-income borrowers while they are in school; the Student Loan Interest Deduction Act of 2021 (HR 4726) to double the student loan interest deduction (from $2,500 to $5,000) and eliminate the income limits that prevent those with higher incomes from reaping the benefit; the Indian Health Service Health Professions Tax Fairness Act of 2022 (HR 7539/S 2874) to allow dentists participating in the Indian Health Service Loan Repayment Program to exclude interest and principal payments from their federal income taxes, as well as certain benefits received by those in the Indian Health Professions Scholarships Program; the Dental Loan Repayment Assistance Act (HR 1285/S 449) to allow full-time faculty members participating in the Dental Faculty Loan Repayment Program (DFLRP) to exclude the amount of the loan forgiveness from their federal income taxes; and the HIV Epidemic Loan-Repayment Program Act (HR 2295) that would offer up to $250,000 in educational loan repayment to dentists, physicians, and other health care professionals in exchange for up to five years of service at Ryan White-funded clinical sites and in health profession shortage areas.

In support of the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (S 754/HR 1916) In support of the DOC Access Act (HR 3461/S 1793) Concerns regarding implementation of the No Surprises Act and related Interim Final Rules

In support of the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (S 754/HR 1916) In support of the DOC Access Act (HR 3461/S 1793) Concerns regarding implementation of the No Surprises Act and related Interim Final Rules

In support of the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (S 754/HR 1916) In support of the DOC Access Act (HR 3461/S 1793) Comments re: EOBs and GFEs stemming from the No Surprises Act

In support of the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (S 754/HR 1916) In support of the DOC Access Act (HR 3461/S 1793) Concerns regarding implementation of the No Surprises Act and related Interim Final Rules

Support for legislation to provide interest free deferment for physician and dental residents (HR 4122/S 3658)

Support for: the Resident Education Deferred Interest (REDI) Act, to provide interest free deferment for physician and dental residents (HR 4122/S 3658); the Protecting Our Students by Terminating Graduate Rates that Add to Debt Act (HR 4631) to reinstate eligibility for graduate and professional students with financial need to receive Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans, which are now only available to undergraduate students; the the Student Loan Refinancing Act (HR 2160) to enable borrowers to refinance their federal student loans on multiple occasions to take advantage of lower interest rates; and the Student Loan Refinancing and Recalculation Act (HR 1918) to provide a chance for borrowers to refinance their federal student loans when interest rates are lower, eliminate loan origination fees and allow medical and dental residents to defer payments until after completing their residency programs, as well as delay the accrual of interest for many low- and middle-income borrowers while they are in school; the Student Loan Interest Deduction Act of 2021 (HR 4726) to double the student loan interest deduction (from $2,500 to $5,000) and eliminate the income limits that prevent those with higher incomes from reaping the benefit; the Indian Health Service Health Professions Tax Fairness Act of 2022 (HR 7539/S 2874) to allow dentists participating in the Indian Health Service Loan Repayment Program to exclude interest and principal payments from their federal income taxes, as well as certain benefits received by those in the Indian Health Professions Scholarships Program; the Dental Loan Repayment Assistance Act (HR 1285/S 449) to allow full-time faculty members participating in the Dental Faculty Loan Repayment Program (DFLRP) to exclude the amount of the loan forgiveness from their federal income taxes; and the HIV Epidemic Loan-Repayment Program Act (HR 2295) that would offer up to $250,000 in educational loan repayment to dentists, physicians, and other health care professionals in exchange for up to five years of service at Ryan White-funded clinical sites and in health profession shortage areas.

Support for: the Resident Education Deferred Interest (REDI) Act, to provide interest free deferment for physician and dental residents (HR 4122/S 3658); the Protecting Our Students by Terminating Graduate Rates that Add to Debt Act (HR 4631) to reinstate eligibility for graduate and professional students with financial need to receive Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans, which are now only available to undergraduate students; the the Student Loan Refinancing Act (HR 2160) to enable borrowers to refinance their federal student loans on multiple occasions to take advantage of lower interest rates; and the Student Loan Refinancing and Recalculation Act (HR 1918) to provide a chance for borrowers to refinance their federal student loans when interest rates are lower, eliminate loan origination fees and allow medical and dental residents to defer payments until after completing their residency programs, as well as delay the accrual of interest for many low- and middle-income borrowers while they are in school; the Student Loan Interest Deduction Act of 2021 (HR 4726) to double the student loan interest deduction (from $2,500 to $5,000) and eliminate the income limits that prevent those with higher incomes from reaping the benefit; the Indian Health Service Health Professions Tax Fairness Act of 2022 (HR 7539/S 2874) to allow dentists participating in the Indian Health Service Loan Repayment Program to exclude interest and principal payments from their federal income taxes, as well as certain benefits received by those in the Indian Health Professions Scholarships Program; the Dental Loan Repayment Assistance Act (HR 1285/S 449) to allow full-time faculty members participating in the Dental Faculty Loan Repayment Program (DFLRP) to exclude the amount of the loan forgiveness from their federal income taxes; and the HIV Epidemic Loan-Repayment Program Act (HR 2295) that would offer up to $250,000 in educational loan repayment to dentists, physicians, and other health care professionals in exchange for up to five years of service at Ryan White-funded clinical sites and in health profession shortage areas.

Support for legislation to provide interest free deferment for physician and dental residents (HR 4122/S 3658)

Support for reforms to the Medicare system to resolve deficiencies in the Medicare physician fee schedule, including HR 8800 which would partially prevent CY 2023 Medicare provider reimbursement cuts due to budget neutrality requirements. Support for Medicaid Dental Benefit Act (H.R. 4439/S 3166)to provide comprehensive and consistent adult dental Medicaid benefits across the country for those who cannot otherwise afford oral healthcare. Support for regulatory efforts to develop a coding structure to allow hospitals and ASCs to be sufficiently paid for allowing for dental procedures that take place in their facilities.

Support for reforms to the Medicare system to resolve deficiencies in the Medicare physician fee schedule, including addressing the budget neutrality requirement which can lead to arbitrary reductions to reimbursement unrelated to the cost of providing care. Opposition to dental benefits expansion under Medicare Part B Support for Medicaid Dental Benefit Act (H.R. 4439/S 3166)to provide comprehensive and consistent adult dental Medicaid benefits across the country for those who cannot otherwise afford oral healthcare. Support for legislative (HR 5110) and regulatory efforts that would provide Medicare Part B coverage for medically necessary dental treatment. Support for regulatory efforts to develop a coding structure to allow hospitals and ASCs to be sufficiently paid for allowing for dental procedures that take place in their facilities.

Support for reforms to the Medicare system to resolve deficiencies in the Medicare physician fee schedule, including addressing the budget neutrality requirement which can lead to arbitrary reductions to reimbursement unrelated to the cost of providing care. Support for Medicaid Dental Benefit Act (H.R. 4439/S 3166)to provide comprehensive and consistent adult dental Medicaid benefits across the country for those who cannot otherwise afford oral healthcare. Support for legislative (HR 5110) and regulatory efforts that would provide Medicare Part B coverage for medically necessary dental treatment. Support for regulatory efforts to develop a coding structure to allow hospitals and ASCs to be sufficiently paid for allowing for dental procedures that take place in their facilities.

Support for reforms to the Medicare system to resolve deficiencies in the Medicare physician fee schedule, including addressing the budget neutrality requirement which can lead to arbitrary reductions to reimbursement unrelated to the cost of providing care. Opposition to dental benefits expansion under Medicare Part B Support for Medicaid Dental Benefit Act (H.R. 4439/S 3166)to provide comprehensive and consistent adult dental Medicaid benefits across the country for those who cannot otherwise afford oral healthcare. Support for legislative (HR 5110) and regulatory efforts that would provide Medicare Part B coverage for medically necessary dental treatment. Support for regulatory efforts to develop a coding structure to allow hospitals and ASCs to be sufficiently paid for allowing for dental procedures that take place in their facilities.

- Support for H.R.4555, the Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act. This bipartisan bill would authorize the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to implement an evidence-based education campaign to promote oral health literacy among vulnerable populations over a five-year period. - Support for the PREVENT Pandemics Act (S 3799) that would address a number of drug and supply shortages - Support for HR 675 that would empower Attorneys General and their relevant agencies to go after unscrupulous vendors who price gouge during critical events such as national pandemics - Support for S 2595 that would provide grants to manufacturers of critical drugs such as sterile injectables to invest in quality management and ensure extensive and consistent availability of such drugs.

- Support for H.R.4555, the Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act to authorize the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to implement an evidence-based education campaign to promote oral health literacy among vulnerable populations over a five-year period. - Support for the PREVENT Pandemics Act (S 3799) that would address a number of drug and supply shortages - Support for HR 675 that would empower Attorneys General and their relevant agencies to go after unscrupulous vendors who price gouge during critical events such as national pandemics - Support for S 2595 that would provide grants to manufacturers of critical drugs such as sterile injectables to invest in quality management and ensure extensive and consistent availability of such drugs. -Support for Senate passage of the Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act of 2022 (S 5073), which would authorize the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to establish an evidence-based education campaign to promote oral health literacy (OHL) among the at-risk populations served by HRSA programs. - Expressing concern to the White House about Emergency Department overcrowding.

- Support for the Oral Health Literacy Awareness Act (HR 4555) that would develop and test evidence-based oral health literacy strategies capable of reaching across vulnerable populations to provide oral disease prevention education through a 5-year oral health literacy campaign. - A request to the FDA to include AAOMS patient resources on dental implants on their dental implant webpage. - Support for the PREVENT Pandemics Act (S 3799) that would address a number of drug and supply shortages - Support for HR 675 that would empower Attorneys General and their relevant agencies to go after unscrupulous vendors who price gouge during critical events such as national pandemics - Support for S 2595 that would provide grants to manufacturers of critical drugs such as sterile injectables to invest in quality management and ensure extensive and consistent availability of such drugs.

- Support for H.R.4555, the Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act to authorize the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to implement an evidence-based education campaign to promote oral health literacy among vulnerable populations over a five-year period. - Support for the PREVENT Pandemics Act (S 3799) that would address a number of drug and supply shortages - Support for HR 675 that would empower Attorneys General and their relevant agencies to go after unscrupulous vendors who price gouge during critical events such as national pandemics - Support for S 2595 that would provide grants to manufacturers of critical drugs such as sterile injectables to invest in quality management and ensure extensive and consistent availability of such drugs.

Support for: the Resident Education Deferred Interest (REDI) Act, to provide interest free deferment for physician and dental residents (HR 4122/S 3658); the Protecting Our Students by Terminating Graduate Rates that Add to Debt Act (HR 4631) to reinstate eligibility for graduate and professional students with financial need to receive Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans, which are now only available to undergraduate students; the the Student Loan Refinancing Act (HR 2160) to enable borrowers to refinance their federal student loans on multiple occasions to take advantage of lower interest rates; and the Student Loan Refinancing and Recalculation Act (HR 1918) to provide a chance for borrowers to refinance their federal student loans when interest rates are lower, eliminate loan origination fees and allow medical and dental residents to defer payments until after completing their residency programs, as well as delay the accrual of interest for many low- and middle-income borrowers while they are in school; the Student Loan Interest Deduction Act of 2021 (HR 4726) to double the student loan interest deduction (from $2,500 to $5,000) and eliminate the income limits that prevent those with higher incomes from reaping the benefit; the Indian Health Service Health Professions Tax Fairness Act of 2022 (HR 7539/S 2874) to allow dentists participating in the Indian Health Service Loan Repayment Program to exclude interest and principal payments from their federal income taxes, as well as certain benefits received by those in the Indian Health Professions Scholarships Program; the Dental Loan Repayment Assistance Act (HR 1285/S 449) to allow full-time faculty members participating in the Dental Faculty Loan Repayment Program (DFLRP) to exclude the amount of the loan forgiveness from their federal income taxes; and the HIV Epidemic Loan-Repayment Program Act (HR 2295) that would offer up to $250,000 in educational loan repayment to dentists, physicians, and other health care professionals in exchange for up to five years of service at Ryan White-funded clinical sites and in health profession shortage areas.

Support for: the Resident Education Deferred Interest (REDI) Act, to provide interest free deferment for physician and dental residents (HR 4122/S 3658); the Protecting Our Students by Terminating Graduate Rates that Add to Debt Act (HR 4631) to reinstate eligibility for graduate and professional students with financial need to receive Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans, which are now only available to undergraduate students; the the Student Loan Refinancing Act (HR 2160) to enable borrowers to refinance their federal student loans on multiple occasions to take advantage of lower interest rates; and the Student Loan Refinancing and Recalculation Act (HR 1918) to provide a chance for borrowers to refinance their federal student loans when interest rates are lower, eliminate loan origination fees and allow medical and dental residents to defer payments until after completing their residency programs, as well as delay the accrual of interest for many low- and middle-income borrowers while they are in school; the Student Loan Interest Deduction Act of 2021 (HR 4726) to double the student loan interest deduction (from $2,500 to $5,000) and eliminate the income limits that prevent those with higher incomes from reaping the benefit; the Indian Health Service Health Professions Tax Fairness Act of 2022 (HR 7539/S 2874) to allow dentists participating in the Indian Health Service Loan Repayment Program to exclude interest and principal payments from their federal income taxes, as well as certain benefits received by those in the Indian Health Professions Scholarships Program; the Dental Loan Repayment Assistance Act (HR 1285/S 449) to allow full-time faculty members participating in the Dental Faculty Loan Repayment Program (DFLRP) to exclude the amount of the loan forgiveness from their federal income taxes; and the HIV Epidemic Loan-Repayment Program Act (HR 2295) that would offer up to $250,000 in educational loan repayment to dentists, physicians, and other health care professionals in exchange for up to five years of service at Ryan White-funded clinical sites and in health profession shortage areas.

Support for: the Resident Education Deferred Interest (REDI) Act, to provide interest free deferment for physician and dental residents (HR 4122/S 3658); the Protecting Our Students by Terminating Graduate Rates that Add to Debt Act (HR 4631) to reinstate eligibility for graduate and professional students with financial need to receive Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans, which are now only available to undergraduate students; the the Student Loan Refinancing Act (HR 2160) to enable borrowers to refinance their federal student loans on multiple occasions to take advantage of lower interest rates; and the Student Loan Refinancing and Recalculation Act (HR 1918) to provide a chance for borrowers to refinance their federal student loans when interest rates are lower, eliminate loan origination fees and allow medical and dental residents to defer payments until after completing their residency programs, as well as delay the accrual of interest for many low- and middle-income borrowers while they are in school; the Student Loan Interest Deduction Act of 2021 (HR 4726) to double the student loan interest deduction (from $2,500 to $5,000) and eliminate the income limits that prevent those with higher incomes from reaping the benefit; the Indian Health Service Health Professions Tax Fairness Act of 2022 (HR 7539/S 2874) to allow dentists participating in the Indian Health Service Loan Repayment Program to exclude interest and principal payments from their federal income taxes, as well as certain benefits received by those in the Indian Health Professions Scholarships Program; the Dental Loan Repayment Assistance Act (HR 1285/S 449) to allow full-time faculty members participating in the Dental Faculty Loan Repayment Program (DFLRP) to exclude the amount of the loan forgiveness from their federal income taxes; and the HIV Epidemic Loan-Repayment Program Act (HR 2295) that would offer up to $250,000 in educational loan repayment to dentists, physicians, and other health care professionals in exchange for up to five years of service at Ryan White-funded clinical sites and in health profession shortage areas.

Support for: the Resident Education Deferred Interest (REDI) Act, to provide interest free deferment for physician and dental residents (HR 4122/S 3658); the Protecting Our Students by Terminating Graduate Rates that Add to Debt Act (HR 4631) to reinstate eligibility for graduate and professional students with financial need to receive Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans, which are now only available to undergraduate students; the the Student Loan Refinancing Act (HR 2160) to enable borrowers to refinance their federal student loans on multiple occasions to take advantage of lower interest rates; and the Student Loan Refinancing and Recalculation Act (HR 1918) to provide a chance for borrowers to refinance their federal student loans when interest rates are lower, eliminate loan origination fees and allow medical and dental residents to defer payments until after completing their residency programs, as well as delay the accrual of interest for many low- and middle-income borrowers while they are in school; the Student Loan Interest Deduction Act of 2021 (HR 4726) to double the student loan interest deduction (from $2,500 to $5,000) and eliminate the income limits that prevent those with higher incomes from reaping the benefit; the Indian Health Service Health Professions Tax Fairness Act of 2022 (HR 7539/S 2874) to allow dentists participating in the Indian Health Service Loan Repayment Program to exclude interest and principal payments from their federal income taxes, as well as certain benefits received by those in the Indian Health Professions Scholarships Program; the Dental Loan Repayment Assistance Act (HR 1285/S 449) to allow full-time faculty members participating in the Dental Faculty Loan Repayment Program (DFLRP) to exclude the amount of the loan forgiveness from their federal income taxes; and the HIV Epidemic Loan-Repayment Program Act (HR 2295) that would offer up to $250,000 in educational loan repayment to dentists, physicians, and other health care professionals in exchange for up to five years of service at Ryan White-funded clinical sites and in health profession shortage areas.

Support for reforms to the Medicare system to resolve deficiencies in the Medicare physician fee schedule, including addressing the budget neutrality requirement which can lead to arbitrary reductions to reimbursement unrelated to the cost of providing care. Opposition to dental benefits expansion under Medicare Part B Support for Medicaid Dental Benefit Act (H.R. 4439/S 3166)to provide comprehensive and consistent adult dental Medicaid benefits across the country for those who cannot otherwise afford oral healthcare. Support for legislative (HR 5110) and regulatory efforts that would provide Medicare Part B coverage for medically necessary dental treatment. Support for regulatory efforts to develop a coding structure to allow hospitals and ASCs to be sufficiently paid for allowing for dental procedures that take place in their facilities.

Support for reforms to the Medicare system to resolve deficiencies in the Medicare physician fee schedule, including addressing the budget neutrality requirement which can lead to arbitrary reductions to reimbursement unrelated to the cost of providing care. Opposition to dental benefits expansion under Medicare Part B Support for Medicaid Dental Benefit Act (H.R. 4439/S 3166)to provide comprehensive and consistent adult dental Medicaid benefits across the country for those who cannot otherwise afford oral healthcare. Support for legislative (HR 5110) and regulatory efforts that would provide Medicare Part B coverage for medically necessary dental treatment. Support for regulatory efforts to develop a coding structure to allow hospitals and ASCs to be sufficiently paid for allowing for dental procedures that take place in their facilities.

Support for reforms to the Medicare system to resolve deficiencies in the Medicare physician fee schedule, including addressing the budget neutrality requirement which can lead to arbitrary reductions to reimbursement unrelated to the cost of providing care. Support for Medicaid Dental Benefit Act (H.R. 4439/S 3166)to provide comprehensive and consistent adult dental Medicaid benefits across the country for those who cannot otherwise afford oral healthcare. Support for legislative (HR 5110) and regulatory efforts that would provide Medicare Part B coverage for medically necessary dental treatment. Support for regulatory efforts to develop a coding structure to allow hospitals and ASCs to be sufficiently paid for allowing for dental procedures that take place in their facilities.

- Support for H.R.4555, the Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act to authorize the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to implement an evidence-based education campaign to promote oral health literacy among vulnerable populations over a five-year period. - Support for the PREVENT Pandemics Act (S 3799) that would address a number of drug and supply shortages - Support for HR 675 that would empower Attorneys General and their relevant agencies to go after unscrupulous vendors who price gouge during critical events such as national pandemics - Support for S 2595 that would provide grants to manufacturers of critical drugs such as sterile injectables to invest in quality management and ensure extensive and consistent availability of such drugs.

- Support for H.R.4555, the Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act. This bipartisan bill would authorize the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to implement an evidence-based education campaign to promote oral health literacy among vulnerable populations over a five-year period. - Support for the PREVENT Pandemics Act (S 3799) that would address a number of drug and supply shortages - Support for HR 675 that would empower Attorneys General and their relevant agencies to go after unscrupulous vendors who price gouge during critical events such as national pandemics - Support for S 2595 that would provide grants to manufacturers of critical drugs such as sterile injectables to invest in quality management and ensure extensive and consistent availability of such drugs.

- Support for the Oral Health Literacy Awareness Act (HR 4555) that would develop and test evidence-based oral health literacy strategies capable of reaching across vulnerable populations to provide oral disease prevention education through a 5-year oral health literacy campaign. - A request to the FDA to include AAOMS patient resources on dental implants on their dental implant webpage. - Support for the PREVENT Pandemics Act (S 3799) that would address a number of drug and supply shortages - Support for HR 675 that would empower Attorneys General and their relevant agencies to go after unscrupulous vendors who price gouge during critical events such as national pandemics - Support for S 2595 that would provide grants to manufacturers of critical drugs such as sterile injectables to invest in quality management and ensure extensive and consistent availability of such drugs.

- Support for H.R.4555, the Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act to authorize the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to implement an evidence-based education campaign to promote oral health literacy among vulnerable populations over a five-year period. - Support for the PREVENT Pandemics Act (S 3799) that would address a number of drug and supply shortages - Support for HR 675 that would empower Attorneys General and their relevant agencies to go after unscrupulous vendors who price gouge during critical events such as national pandemics - Support for S 2595 that would provide grants to manufacturers of critical drugs such as sterile injectables to invest in quality management and ensure extensive and consistent availability of such drugs. -Support for Senate passage of the Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act of 2022 (S 5073), which would authorize the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to establish an evidence-based education campaign to promote oral health literacy (OHL) among the at-risk populations served by HRSA programs. - Expressing concern to the White House about Emergency Department overcrowding.

Support for: the Resident Education Deferred Interest (REDI) Act, to provide interest free deferment for physician and dental residents (HR 4122/S 3658); the Protecting Our Students by Terminating Graduate Rates that Add to Debt Act (HR 4631) to reinstate eligibility for graduate and professional students with financial need to receive Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans, which are now only available to undergraduate students; the the Student Loan Refinancing Act (HR 2160) to enable borrowers to refinance their federal student loans on multiple occasions to take advantage of lower interest rates; and the Student Loan Refinancing and Recalculation Act (HR 1918) to provide a chance for borrowers to refinance their federal student loans when interest rates are lower, eliminate loan origination fees and allow medical and dental residents to defer payments until after completing their residency programs, as well as delay the accrual of interest for many low- and middle-income borrowers while they are in school; the Student Loan Interest Deduction Act of 2021 (HR 4726) to double the student loan interest deduction (from $2,500 to $5,000) and eliminate the income limits that prevent those with higher incomes from reaping the benefit; the Indian Health Service Health Professions Tax Fairness Act of 2022 (HR 7539/S 2874) to allow dentists participating in the Indian Health Service Loan Repayment Program to exclude interest and principal payments from their federal income taxes, as well as certain benefits received by those in the Indian Health Professions Scholarships Program; the Dental Loan Repayment Assistance Act (HR 1285/S 449) to allow full-time faculty members participating in the Dental Faculty Loan Repayment Program (DFLRP) to exclude the amount of the loan forgiveness from their federal income taxes; and the HIV Epidemic Loan-Repayment Program Act (HR 2295) that would offer up to $250,000 in educational loan repayment to dentists, physicians, and other health care professionals in exchange for up to five years of service at Ryan White-funded clinical sites and in health profession shortage areas.

Support for: the Resident Education Deferred Interest (REDI) Act, to provide interest free deferment for physician and dental residents (HR 4122/S 3658); the Protecting Our Students by Terminating Graduate Rates that Add to Debt Act (HR 4631) to reinstate eligibility for graduate and professional students with financial need to receive Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans, which are now only available to undergraduate students; the the Student Loan Refinancing Act (HR 2160) to enable borrowers to refinance their federal student loans on multiple occasions to take advantage of lower interest rates; and the Student Loan Refinancing and Recalculation Act (HR 1918) to provide a chance for borrowers to refinance their federal student loans when interest rates are lower, eliminate loan origination fees and allow medical and dental residents to defer payments until after completing their residency programs, as well as delay the accrual of interest for many low- and middle-income borrowers while they are in school; the Student Loan Interest Deduction Act of 2021 (HR 4726) to double the student loan interest deduction (from $2,500 to $5,000) and eliminate the income limits that prevent those with higher incomes from reaping the benefit; the Indian Health Service Health Professions Tax Fairness Act of 2022 (HR 7539/S 2874) to allow dentists participating in the Indian Health Service Loan Repayment Program to exclude interest and principal payments from their federal income taxes, as well as certain benefits received by those in the Indian Health Professions Scholarships Program; the Dental Loan Repayment Assistance Act (HR 1285/S 449) to allow full-time faculty members participating in the Dental Faculty Loan Repayment Program (DFLRP) to exclude the amount of the loan forgiveness from their federal income taxes; and the HIV Epidemic Loan-Repayment Program Act (HR 2295) that would offer up to $250,000 in educational loan repayment to dentists, physicians, and other health care professionals in exchange for up to five years of service at Ryan White-funded clinical sites and in health profession shortage areas.

Support for reforms to the Medicare system to resolve deficiencies in the Medicare physician fee schedule, including HR 8800 which would partially prevent CY 2023 Medicare provider reimbursement cuts due to budget neutrality requirements. Support for Medicaid Dental Benefit Act (H.R. 4439/S 3166)to provide comprehensive and consistent adult dental Medicaid benefits across the country for those who cannot otherwise afford oral healthcare. Support for regulatory efforts to develop a coding structure to allow hospitals and ASCs to be sufficiently paid for allowing for dental procedures that take place in their facilities.

In support of the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (S 754/HR 1916) In support of the DOC Access Act (HR 3461/S 1793) Concerns regarding implementation of the No Surprises Act and related Interim Final Rules

In support of the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (S 754/HR 1916) In support of the DOC Access Act (HR 3461/S 1793) Concerns regarding implementation of the No Surprises Act and related Interim Final Rules

In support of the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (S 754/HR 1916) In support of the DOC Access Act (HR 3461/S 1793) Comments re: EOBs and GFEs stemming from the No Surprises Act

In support of the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (S 754/HR 1916) In support of the DOC Access Act (HR 3461/S 1793) Concerns regarding implementation of the No Surprises Act and related Interim Final Rules

-Prescription drug abuse prevention - sharing the association's efforts to educate our members. - Discussed efforts to modify the MATE Act (HR 2067/S 2235) with House and Senate staff.

-Prescription drug abuse prevention - sharing the association's efforts to educate our members. - Discussed efforts to modify the MATE Act (HR 2067/S 2235) with House and Senate staff. - Comments to the CDC regarding their draft updated opioid prescribing guideline. - Comments to the FDA regarding a proposal to require industry provide patients filling a controlled substance with mail back envelopes.

-Prescription drug abuse prevention - sharing the association's efforts to educate our members. - Discussed efforts to modify the MATE Act (HR 2067/S 2235) with House and Senate staff.

- Support for H.R.4555, the Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act to authorize the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to implement an evidence-based education campaign to promote oral health literacy among vulnerable populations over a five-year period. - Support for the PREVENT Pandemics Act (S 3799) that would address a number of drug and supply shortages - Support for HR 675 that would empower Attorneys General and their relevant agencies to go after unscrupulous vendors who price gouge during critical events such as national pandemics - Support for S 2595 that would provide grants to manufacturers of critical drugs such as sterile injectables to invest in quality management and ensure extensive and consistent availability of such drugs.

- Support for H.R.4555, the Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act to authorize the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to implement an evidence-based education campaign to promote oral health literacy among vulnerable populations over a five-year period. - Support for the PREVENT Pandemics Act (S 3799) that would address a number of drug and supply shortages - Support for HR 675 that would empower Attorneys General and their relevant agencies to go after unscrupulous vendors who price gouge during critical events such as national pandemics - Support for S 2595 that would provide grants to manufacturers of critical drugs such as sterile injectables to invest in quality management and ensure extensive and consistent availability of such drugs. -Support for Senate passage of the Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act of 2022 (S 5073), which would authorize the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to establish an evidence-based education campaign to promote oral health literacy (OHL) among the at-risk populations served by HRSA programs. - Expressing concern to the White House about Emergency Department overcrowding.

- Support for H.R.4555, the Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act. This bipartisan bill would authorize the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to implement an evidence-based education campaign to promote oral health literacy among vulnerable populations over a five-year period. - Support for the PREVENT Pandemics Act (S 3799) that would address a number of drug and supply shortages - Support for HR 675 that would empower Attorneys General and their relevant agencies to go after unscrupulous vendors who price gouge during critical events such as national pandemics - Support for S 2595 that would provide grants to manufacturers of critical drugs such as sterile injectables to invest in quality management and ensure extensive and consistent availability of such drugs.

- Support for the Oral Health Literacy Awareness Act (HR 4555) that would develop and test evidence-based oral health literacy strategies capable of reaching across vulnerable populations to provide oral disease prevention education through a 5-year oral health literacy campaign. - A request to the FDA to include AAOMS patient resources on dental implants on their dental implant webpage. - Support for the PREVENT Pandemics Act (S 3799) that would address a number of drug and supply shortages - Support for HR 675 that would empower Attorneys General and their relevant agencies to go after unscrupulous vendors who price gouge during critical events such as national pandemics - Support for S 2595 that would provide grants to manufacturers of critical drugs such as sterile injectables to invest in quality management and ensure extensive and consistent availability of such drugs.

Support for: the Resident Education Deferred Interest (REDI) Act, to provide interest free deferment for physician and dental residents (HR 4122/S 3658); the Protecting Our Students by Terminating Graduate Rates that Add to Debt Act (HR 4631) to reinstate eligibility for graduate and professional students with financial need to receive Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans, which are now only available to undergraduate students; the the Student Loan Refinancing Act (HR 2160) to enable borrowers to refinance their federal student loans on multiple occasions to take advantage of lower interest rates; and the Student Loan Refinancing and Recalculation Act (HR 1918) to provide a chance for borrowers to refinance their federal student loans when interest rates are lower, eliminate loan origination fees and allow medical and dental residents to defer payments until after completing their residency programs, as well as delay the accrual of interest for many low- and middle-income borrowers while they are in school; the Student Loan Interest Deduction Act of 2021 (HR 4726) to double the student loan interest deduction (from $2,500 to $5,000) and eliminate the income limits that prevent those with higher incomes from reaping the benefit; the Indian Health Service Health Professions Tax Fairness Act of 2022 (HR 7539/S 2874) to allow dentists participating in the Indian Health Service Loan Repayment Program to exclude interest and principal payments from their federal income taxes, as well as certain benefits received by those in the Indian Health Professions Scholarships Program; the Dental Loan Repayment Assistance Act (HR 1285/S 449) to allow full-time faculty members participating in the Dental Faculty Loan Repayment Program (DFLRP) to exclude the amount of the loan forgiveness from their federal income taxes; and the HIV Epidemic Loan-Repayment Program Act (HR 2295) that would offer up to $250,000 in educational loan repayment to dentists, physicians, and other health care professionals in exchange for up to five years of service at Ryan White-funded clinical sites and in health profession shortage areas.

Support for: the Resident Education Deferred Interest (REDI) Act, to provide interest free deferment for physician and dental residents (HR 4122/S 3658); the Protecting Our Students by Terminating Graduate Rates that Add to Debt Act (HR 4631) to reinstate eligibility for graduate and professional students with financial need to receive Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans, which are now only available to undergraduate students; the the Student Loan Refinancing Act (HR 2160) to enable borrowers to refinance their federal student loans on multiple occasions to take advantage of lower interest rates; and the Student Loan Refinancing and Recalculation Act (HR 1918) to provide a chance for borrowers to refinance their federal student loans when interest rates are lower, eliminate loan origination fees and allow medical and dental residents to defer payments until after completing their residency programs, as well as delay the accrual of interest for many low- and middle-income borrowers while they are in school; the Student Loan Interest Deduction Act of 2021 (HR 4726) to double the student loan interest deduction (from $2,500 to $5,000) and eliminate the income limits that prevent those with higher incomes from reaping the benefit; the Indian Health Service Health Professions Tax Fairness Act of 2022 (HR 7539/S 2874) to allow dentists participating in the Indian Health Service Loan Repayment Program to exclude interest and principal payments from their federal income taxes, as well as certain benefits received by those in the Indian Health Professions Scholarships Program; the Dental Loan Repayment Assistance Act (HR 1285/S 449) to allow full-time faculty members participating in the Dental Faculty Loan Repayment Program (DFLRP) to exclude the amount of the loan forgiveness from their federal income taxes; and the HIV Epidemic Loan-Repayment Program Act (HR 2295) that would offer up to $250,000 in educational loan repayment to dentists, physicians, and other health care professionals in exchange for up to five years of service at Ryan White-funded clinical sites and in health profession shortage areas.

Support for reforms to the Medicare system to resolve deficiencies in the Medicare physician fee schedule, including addressing the budget neutrality requirement which can lead to arbitrary reductions to reimbursement unrelated to the cost of providing care. Opposition to dental benefits expansion under Medicare Part B Support for Medicaid Dental Benefit Act (H.R. 4439/S 3166)to provide comprehensive and consistent adult dental Medicaid benefits across the country for those who cannot otherwise afford oral healthcare. Support for legislative (HR 5110) and regulatory efforts that would provide Medicare Part B coverage for medically necessary dental treatment. Support for regulatory efforts to develop a coding structure to allow hospitals and ASCs to be sufficiently paid for allowing for dental procedures that take place in their facilities.

Support for reforms to the Medicare system to resolve deficiencies in the Medicare physician fee schedule, including HR 8800 which would partially prevent CY 2023 Medicare provider reimbursement cuts due to budget neutrality requirements. Support for Medicaid Dental Benefit Act (H.R. 4439/S 3166)to provide comprehensive and consistent adult dental Medicaid benefits across the country for those who cannot otherwise afford oral healthcare. Support for regulatory efforts to develop a coding structure to allow hospitals and ASCs to be sufficiently paid for allowing for dental procedures that take place in their facilities.

Support for reforms to the Medicare system to resolve deficiencies in the Medicare physician fee schedule, including addressing the budget neutrality requirement which can lead to arbitrary reductions to reimbursement unrelated to the cost of providing care. Opposition to dental benefits expansion under Medicare Part B Support for Medicaid Dental Benefit Act (H.R. 4439/S 3166)to provide comprehensive and consistent adult dental Medicaid benefits across the country for those who cannot otherwise afford oral healthcare. Support for legislative (HR 5110) and regulatory efforts that would provide Medicare Part B coverage for medically necessary dental treatment. Support for regulatory efforts to develop a coding structure to allow hospitals and ASCs to be sufficiently paid for allowing for dental procedures that take place in their facilities.

Support for reforms to the Medicare system to resolve deficiencies in the Medicare physician fee schedule, including addressing the budget neutrality requirement which can lead to arbitrary reductions to reimbursement unrelated to the cost of providing care. Support for Medicaid Dental Benefit Act (H.R. 4439/S 3166)to provide comprehensive and consistent adult dental Medicaid benefits across the country for those who cannot otherwise afford oral healthcare. Support for legislative (HR 5110) and regulatory efforts that would provide Medicare Part B coverage for medically necessary dental treatment. Support for regulatory efforts to develop a coding structure to allow hospitals and ASCs to be sufficiently paid for allowing for dental procedures that take place in their facilities.

Support for legislation to provide interest free deferment for physician and dental residents (HR 4122/S 3658)

Support for: the Resident Education Deferred Interest (REDI) Act, to provide interest free deferment for physician and dental residents (HR 4122/S 3658); the Protecting Our Students by Terminating Graduate Rates that Add to Debt Act (HR 4631) to reinstate eligibility for graduate and professional students with financial need to receive Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans, which are now only available to undergraduate students; the the Student Loan Refinancing Act (HR 2160) to enable borrowers to refinance their federal student loans on multiple occasions to take advantage of lower interest rates; and the Student Loan Refinancing and Recalculation Act (HR 1918) to provide a chance for borrowers to refinance their federal student loans when interest rates are lower, eliminate loan origination fees and allow medical and dental residents to defer payments until after completing their residency programs, as well as delay the accrual of interest for many low- and middle-income borrowers while they are in school; the Student Loan Interest Deduction Act of 2021 (HR 4726) to double the student loan interest deduction (from $2,500 to $5,000) and eliminate the income limits that prevent those with higher incomes from reaping the benefit; the Indian Health Service Health Professions Tax Fairness Act of 2022 (HR 7539/S 2874) to allow dentists participating in the Indian Health Service Loan Repayment Program to exclude interest and principal payments from their federal income taxes, as well as certain benefits received by those in the Indian Health Professions Scholarships Program; the Dental Loan Repayment Assistance Act (HR 1285/S 449) to allow full-time faculty members participating in the Dental Faculty Loan Repayment Program (DFLRP) to exclude the amount of the loan forgiveness from their federal income taxes; and the HIV Epidemic Loan-Repayment Program Act (HR 2295) that would offer up to $250,000 in educational loan repayment to dentists, physicians, and other health care professionals in exchange for up to five years of service at Ryan White-funded clinical sites and in health profession shortage areas.

Support for legislation to provide interest free deferment for physician and dental residents (HR 4122/S 3658)

Support for: the Resident Education Deferred Interest (REDI) Act, to provide interest free deferment for physician and dental residents (HR 4122/S 3658); the Protecting Our Students by Terminating Graduate Rates that Add to Debt Act (HR 4631) to reinstate eligibility for graduate and professional students with financial need to receive Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans, which are now only available to undergraduate students; the the Student Loan Refinancing Act (HR 2160) to enable borrowers to refinance their federal student loans on multiple occasions to take advantage of lower interest rates; and the Student Loan Refinancing and Recalculation Act (HR 1918) to provide a chance for borrowers to refinance their federal student loans when interest rates are lower, eliminate loan origination fees and allow medical and dental residents to defer payments until after completing their residency programs, as well as delay the accrual of interest for many low- and middle-income borrowers while they are in school; the Student Loan Interest Deduction Act of 2021 (HR 4726) to double the student loan interest deduction (from $2,500 to $5,000) and eliminate the income limits that prevent those with higher incomes from reaping the benefit; the Indian Health Service Health Professions Tax Fairness Act of 2022 (HR 7539/S 2874) to allow dentists participating in the Indian Health Service Loan Repayment Program to exclude interest and principal payments from their federal income taxes, as well as certain benefits received by those in the Indian Health Professions Scholarships Program; the Dental Loan Repayment Assistance Act (HR 1285/S 449) to allow full-time faculty members participating in the Dental Faculty Loan Repayment Program (DFLRP) to exclude the amount of the loan forgiveness from their federal income taxes; and the HIV Epidemic Loan-Repayment Program Act (HR 2295) that would offer up to $250,000 in educational loan repayment to dentists, physicians, and other health care professionals in exchange for up to five years of service at Ryan White-funded clinical sites and in health profession shortage areas.

- Support for the Oral Health Literacy Awareness Act (HR 4555) that would develop and test evidence-based oral health literacy strategies capable of reaching across vulnerable populations to provide oral disease prevention education through a 5-year oral health literacy campaign. - A request to the FDA to include AAOMS patient resources on dental implants on their dental implant webpage. - Support for the PREVENT Pandemics Act (S 3799) that would address a number of drug and supply shortages - Support for HR 675 that would empower Attorneys General and their relevant agencies to go after unscrupulous vendors who price gouge during critical events such as national pandemics - Support for S 2595 that would provide grants to manufacturers of critical drugs such as sterile injectables to invest in quality management and ensure extensive and consistent availability of such drugs.

- Support for H.R.4555, the Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act to authorize the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to implement an evidence-based education campaign to promote oral health literacy among vulnerable populations over a five-year period. - Support for the PREVENT Pandemics Act (S 3799) that would address a number of drug and supply shortages - Support for HR 675 that would empower Attorneys General and their relevant agencies to go after unscrupulous vendors who price gouge during critical events such as national pandemics - Support for S 2595 that would provide grants to manufacturers of critical drugs such as sterile injectables to invest in quality management and ensure extensive and consistent availability of such drugs.

- Support for H.R.4555, the Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act to authorize the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to implement an evidence-based education campaign to promote oral health literacy among vulnerable populations over a five-year period. - Support for the PREVENT Pandemics Act (S 3799) that would address a number of drug and supply shortages - Support for HR 675 that would empower Attorneys General and their relevant agencies to go after unscrupulous vendors who price gouge during critical events such as national pandemics - Support for S 2595 that would provide grants to manufacturers of critical drugs such as sterile injectables to invest in quality management and ensure extensive and consistent availability of such drugs. -Support for Senate passage of the Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act of 2022 (S 5073), which would authorize the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to establish an evidence-based education campaign to promote oral health literacy (OHL) among the at-risk populations served by HRSA programs. - Expressing concern to the White House about Emergency Department overcrowding.

- Support for H.R.4555, the Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act. This bipartisan bill would authorize the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to implement an evidence-based education campaign to promote oral health literacy among vulnerable populations over a five-year period. - Support for the PREVENT Pandemics Act (S 3799) that would address a number of drug and supply shortages - Support for HR 675 that would empower Attorneys General and their relevant agencies to go after unscrupulous vendors who price gouge during critical events such as national pandemics - Support for S 2595 that would provide grants to manufacturers of critical drugs such as sterile injectables to invest in quality management and ensure extensive and consistent availability of such drugs.

Support for: the Resident Education Deferred Interest (REDI) Act, to provide interest free deferment for physician and dental residents (HR 4122/S 3658); the Protecting Our Students by Terminating Graduate Rates that Add to Debt Act (HR 4631) to reinstate eligibility for graduate and professional students with financial need to receive Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans, which are now only available to undergraduate students; the the Student Loan Refinancing Act (HR 2160) to enable borrowers to refinance their federal student loans on multiple occasions to take advantage of lower interest rates; and the Student Loan Refinancing and Recalculation Act (HR 1918) to provide a chance for borrowers to refinance their federal student loans when interest rates are lower, eliminate loan origination fees and allow medical and dental residents to defer payments until after completing their residency programs, as well as delay the accrual of interest for many low- and middle-income borrowers while they are in school; the Student Loan Interest Deduction Act of 2021 (HR 4726) to double the student loan interest deduction (from $2,500 to $5,000) and eliminate the income limits that prevent those with higher incomes from reaping the benefit; the Indian Health Service Health Professions Tax Fairness Act of 2022 (HR 7539/S 2874) to allow dentists participating in the Indian Health Service Loan Repayment Program to exclude interest and principal payments from their federal income taxes, as well as certain benefits received by those in the Indian Health Professions Scholarships Program; the Dental Loan Repayment Assistance Act (HR 1285/S 449) to allow full-time faculty members participating in the Dental Faculty Loan Repayment Program (DFLRP) to exclude the amount of the loan forgiveness from their federal income taxes; and the HIV Epidemic Loan-Repayment Program Act (HR 2295) that would offer up to $250,000 in educational loan repayment to dentists, physicians, and other health care professionals in exchange for up to five years of service at Ryan White-funded clinical sites and in health profession shortage areas.

Support for: the Resident Education Deferred Interest (REDI) Act, to provide interest free deferment for physician and dental residents (HR 4122/S 3658); the Protecting Our Students by Terminating Graduate Rates that Add to Debt Act (HR 4631) to reinstate eligibility for graduate and professional students with financial need to receive Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans, which are now only available to undergraduate students; the the Student Loan Refinancing Act (HR 2160) to enable borrowers to refinance their federal student loans on multiple occasions to take advantage of lower interest rates; and the Student Loan Refinancing and Recalculation Act (HR 1918) to provide a chance for borrowers to refinance their federal student loans when interest rates are lower, eliminate loan origination fees and allow medical and dental residents to defer payments until after completing their residency programs, as well as delay the accrual of interest for many low- and middle-income borrowers while they are in school; the Student Loan Interest Deduction Act of 2021 (HR 4726) to double the student loan interest deduction (from $2,500 to $5,000) and eliminate the income limits that prevent those with higher incomes from reaping the benefit; the Indian Health Service Health Professions Tax Fairness Act of 2022 (HR 7539/S 2874) to allow dentists participating in the Indian Health Service Loan Repayment Program to exclude interest and principal payments from their federal income taxes, as well as certain benefits received by those in the Indian Health Professions Scholarships Program; the Dental Loan Repayment Assistance Act (HR 1285/S 449) to allow full-time faculty members participating in the Dental Faculty Loan Repayment Program (DFLRP) to exclude the amount of the loan forgiveness from their federal income taxes; and the HIV Epidemic Loan-Repayment Program Act (HR 2295) that would offer up to $250,000 in educational loan repayment to dentists, physicians, and other health care professionals in exchange for up to five years of service at Ryan White-funded clinical sites and in health profession shortage areas.

- Support for H.R.4555, the Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act to authorize the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to implement an evidence-based education campaign to promote oral health literacy among vulnerable populations over a five-year period. - Support for the PREVENT Pandemics Act (S 3799) that would address a number of drug and supply shortages - Support for HR 675 that would empower Attorneys General and their relevant agencies to go after unscrupulous vendors who price gouge during critical events such as national pandemics - Support for S 2595 that would provide grants to manufacturers of critical drugs such as sterile injectables to invest in quality management and ensure extensive and consistent availability of such drugs. -Support for Senate passage of the Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act of 2022 (S 5073), which would authorize the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to establish an evidence-based education campaign to promote oral health literacy (OHL) among the at-risk populations served by HRSA programs. - Expressing concern to the White House about Emergency Department overcrowding.

In support of the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (S 754/HR 1916) In support of the DOC Access Act (HR 3461/S 1793) Concerns regarding implementation of the No Surprises Act and related Interim Final Rules

In support of the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (S 754/HR 1916) In support of the DOC Access Act (HR 3461/S 1793) Comments re: EOBs and GFEs stemming from the No Surprises Act

In support of the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (S 754/HR 1916) In support of the DOC Access Act (HR 3461/S 1793) Concerns regarding implementation of the No Surprises Act and related Interim Final Rules

In support of the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (S 754/HR 1916) In support of the DOC Access Act (HR 3461/S 1793) Concerns regarding implementation of the No Surprises Act and related Interim Final Rules

Support for legislation to provide student debt reform (HR 1918) Support for legislation to provide interest free deferment for physician and dental residents (HR 4122) Support for legislation to allow full-time faculty members participating in the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Dental Faculty Loan Repayment Program (DFLRP) to exclude from income the amount of the loan forgiveness from their federal income taxes (HR 1285). Support for H.R. 4631, the Protecting Our Students by Terminating Graduate Rates that Add to Debt Act (POST GRAD Act) to reinstate eligibility for graduate and professional students with financial need to receive Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans, which are now only available to undergraduate students.

Support for reforms to the Medicare system to resolve deficiencies in the Medicare physician fee schedule, including addressing the budget neutrality requirement which can lead to arbitrary reductions to reimbursement unrelated to the cost of providing care. Opposition to dental benefits expansion under Medicare Part B Support for the Foster Youth Dental Act (HR 1794) to improve the continuity of oral health services for current and eligible former foster youth Support for Medicaid Dental Benefit Act (H.R. 4439)to provide comprehensive and consistent adult dental Medicaid benefits across the country for those who cannot otherwise afford oral healthcare.

Support for reforms to the Medicare system to resolve deficiencies in the Medicare physician fee schedule, including addressing the budget neutrality requirement which can lead to arbitrary reductions to reimbursement unrelated to the cost of providing care. Opposition to dental benefits expansion under Medicare Part B Support for the Foster Youth Dental Act (HR 1794) to improve the continuity of oral health services for current and eligible former foster youth

-IN support of the Healthy Workplaces Tax Credit (S 537/HR 1944) to provide a tax credit for small businesses towards infection control costs. Support for the Reserve Employers Comprehensive Relief and Uniform Incentives on Taxes Act (S 1178/HR 1854) to provide a tax credit to small businesses that hire and retain members of the National Guard and Reserve.

In support of the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (S 754/HR 1916)

In support of the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (S 754/HR 1916) In support of the DOC Access Act (HR 3461/S 1793)

In support of the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (S 754/HR 1916) In support of the DOC Access Act (HR 3461/S 1793) Concerns regarding implementation of the No Surprises Act and related Interim Final Rules

In support of the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (S 754/HR 1916) In support of the DOC Access Act (HR 3461/S 1793)

Support for legislation to provide student debt reform (HR 1918)

Support for legislation to provide student debt reform (HR 1918) Support for legislation to provide interest free deferment for physician and dental residents (HR 4122) Support for H.R. 4631, the Protecting Our Students by Terminating Graduate Rates that Add to Debt Act (POST GRAD Act) to reinstate eligibility for graduate and professional students with financial need to receive Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans, which are now only available to undergraduate students.

Support for legislation to provide student debt reform (HR 1918) Support for legislation to provide interest free deferment for physician and dental residents (HR 4122)

Support for legislation to provide student debt reform (HR 1918) Support for legislation to provide interest free deferment for physician and dental residents (HR 4122) Support for legislation to allow full-time faculty members participating in the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Dental Faculty Loan Repayment Program (DFLRP) to exclude from income the amount of the loan forgiveness from their federal income taxes (HR 1285). Support for H.R. 4631, the Protecting Our Students by Terminating Graduate Rates that Add to Debt Act (POST GRAD Act) to reinstate eligibility for graduate and professional students with financial need to receive Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans, which are now only available to undergraduate students.

-IN support of the Healthy Workplaces Tax Credit (S 537/HR 1944) to provide a tax credit for small businesses towards infection control costs.

-IN support of the Healthy Workplaces Tax Credit (S 537/HR 1944) to provide a tax credit for small businesses towards infection control costs. Support for the Reserve Employers Comprehensive Relief and Uniform Incentives on Taxes Act (S 1178/HR 1854) to provide a tax credit to small businesses that hire and retain members of the National Guard and Reserve.