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DOC Access Act of 2025
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
Support for the Dental and Optometric Care (DOC) Access Act (HR 1521), which would prohibit dental and vision plans from capping fees on non-covered services Support for the Improving Dental Administration Act (HR 7931), which would apply state dental insurance laws to ERISA dental plans operating in that state. Support for reintroduction of the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (S 1677/HR 3277), which would require health insurers to cover treatment, including dental, for patients with congenital craniofacial anomalies.
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AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS via AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
2026 · third_quarter · Q3
-Urging appropriators to adequately fund programs created by the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act in fiscal year (FY) 2027.
Support for the Resident Education Deferred (REDI) Act (HR 2028/S 942), which would allow physicians and dentists to defer their student loans interest free during residency.
Source: Senate LDA
Support for the Resident Education Deferred (REDI) Act (HR 2028/S 942), which would allow physicians and dentists to defer their student loans interest free during residency.
REDI Act
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
Support for the Resident Education Deferred (REDI) Act (HR 2028/S 942), which would allow physicians and dentists to defer their student loans interest free during residency.
REDI Act
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
Support for the Resident Education Deferred (REDI) Act (HR 2028/S 942), which would allow physicians and dentists to defer their student loans interest free during residency. Comments on the Reimagining and Improving Student Education Notice of Proposed Rulemaking; RIN 1840-AD98
Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
-Support for the Improving Dental Administration Act (HR 7931), which would apply state dental insurance laws to ERISA dental plans operating in that state. -Support for the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (S 1677/HR 3277), which would require health insurers to cover treatment, including dental, for patients with congenital craniofacial anomalies. -Support for the No Surprises Act Enforcement Act (HR 4710), which would increase penalties for health plans and issuers that violate the laws balance billing requirements and establish consequences for failing to make required payments following an IDR determination in a timely manner. -Comments in response to the introduction of the Patients Deserve Price Tags Act (S 2355), which would increase healthcare price transparency requirements among hospitals, insurers and certain healthcare providers.
Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
Support for the Dental and Optometric Care (DOC) Access Act (HR 1521), which would prohibit dental and vision plans from capping fees on non-covered services Support for the Improving Dental Administration Act (HR 7931), which would apply state dental insurance laws to ERISA dental plans operating in that state. Support for reintroduction of the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (S 1677/HR 3277), which would require health insurers to cover treatment, including dental, for patients with congenital craniofacial anomalies.
Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
Support for the Improving Dental Administration Act (HR 7931), which would apply state dental insurance laws to ERISA dental plans operating in that state. Support for the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (S 1677/HR 3277), which would require health insurers to cover treatment, including dental, for patients with congenital craniofacial anomalies.
RAPID Reserve Act
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
-Support for the RAPID Reserve Act (S 2062/HR 3955), which aims to address drug shortages by awarding federal contracts to American-based manufacturers of generic drugs to encourage domestic production of these critical medications as well as incentivize them to increase their reserves in preparation for possible future public health threats or supply chain challenges and ramp up their production capacity if necessary to proactively prevent shortages. -Support for the Mapping Americas Pharmaceutical Supply or MAPS Act (S 1784/HR 4191), which seeks conduct a risk assessment and supply chain map of all essential medicines to help identify vulnerabilities and potential national security risks. -Support for the Drug Shortages Prevention Act (S 2665), which would have required manufacturers to notify the FDA of heightened demand for crucial medicines that could lead to shortages -Support for the reintroduction of the following bill from the 118th Congress: The Drug Shortages Prevention and Quality Improvement Act, which aimed to implement reimbursement models to incentivize the production of generic injectables and extend expiration dates for lifesaving medications -Comments in response to the notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) Ensuring Safety Through Domestic Security With Made in America Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Essential Medicine Procurement by Medicare Participating Hospitals. -Encouraging congressional assistance to seek information from the Defense Health Agency, which administers the Tricare program, on the rates used to reimburse participating providers in the TRICARE Active Duty Dental Program (ADDP). -Support for FY 2027 appropriations for the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act. -Support for the Alternatives to Prevent Addiction in the Nation Act (H.R. 1227), which would reduce cost-sharing and prohibits the imposition of certain utilization requirements under the Medicare prescription drug benefit for certain non-opioid pain management drugs. -Urging CMS to communicate to Part D plan sponsors about the clinical importance of FDA-approved, clinically appropriate non-opioid acute pain treatment options and encourage appropriate formulary coverage ensuring beneficiary access to such approaches.
MAPS Act
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
-Support for the RAPID Reserve Act (S 2062/HR 3955), which aims to address drug shortages by awarding federal contracts to American-based manufacturers of generic drugs to encourage domestic production of these critical medications as well as incentivize them to increase their reserves in preparation for possible future public health threats or supply chain challenges and ramp up their production capacity if necessary to proactively prevent shortages. -Support for the Mapping Americas Pharmaceutical Supply or MAPS Act (S 1784/HR 4191), which seeks conduct a risk assessment and supply chain map of all essential medicines to help identify vulnerabilities and potential national security risks. -Support for the Drug Shortages Prevention Act (S 2665), which would have required manufacturers to notify the FDA of heightened demand for crucial medicines that could lead to shortages -Support for the reintroduction of the following bill from the 118th Congress: The Drug Shortages Prevention and Quality Improvement Act, which aimed to implement reimbursement models to incentivize the production of generic injectables and extend expiration dates for lifesaving medications -Comments in response to the notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) Ensuring Safety Through Domestic Security With Made in America Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Essential Medicine Procurement by Medicare Participating Hospitals. -Encouraging congressional assistance to seek information from the Defense Health Agency, which administers the Tricare program, on the rates used to reimburse participating providers in the TRICARE Active Duty Dental Program (ADDP). -Support for FY 2027 appropriations for the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act. -Support for the Alternatives to Prevent Addiction in the Nation Act (H.R. 1227), which would reduce cost-sharing and prohibits the imposition of certain utilization requirements under the Medicare prescription drug benefit for certain non-opioid pain management drugs. -Urging CMS to communicate to Part D plan sponsors about the clinical importance of FDA-approved, clinically appropriate non-opioid acute pain treatment options and encourage appropriate formulary coverage ensuring beneficiary access to such approaches.
No Surprises Act Enforcement Act
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
-Support for the Improving Dental Administration Act (HR 7931), which would apply state dental insurance laws to ERISA dental plans operating in that state. -Support for the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (S 1677/HR 3277), which would require health insurers to cover treatment, including dental, for patients with congenital craniofacial anomalies. -Support for the No Surprises Act Enforcement Act (HR 4710), which would increase penalties for health plans and issuers that violate the laws balance billing requirements and establish consequences for failing to make required payments following an IDR determination in a timely manner. -Comments in response to the introduction of the Patients Deserve Price Tags Act (S 2355), which would increase healthcare price transparency requirements among hospitals, insurers and certain healthcare providers.
IDA Act of 2026
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
-Support for the Improving Dental Administration Act (HR 7931), which would apply state dental insurance laws to ERISA dental plans operating in that state. -Support for the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (S 1677/HR 3277), which would require health insurers to cover treatment, including dental, for patients with congenital craniofacial anomalies. -Support for the No Surprises Act Enforcement Act (HR 4710), which would increase penalties for health plans and issuers that violate the laws balance billing requirements and establish consequences for failing to make required payments following an IDR determination in a timely manner. -Comments in response to the introduction of the Patients Deserve Price Tags Act (S 2355), which would increase healthcare price transparency requirements among hospitals, insurers and certain healthcare providers.
IDA Act of 2026
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
Support for the Dental and Optometric Care (DOC) Access Act (HR 1521), which would prohibit dental and vision plans from capping fees on non-covered services Support for the Improving Dental Administration Act (HR 7931), which would apply state dental insurance laws to ERISA dental plans operating in that state. Support for reintroduction of the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (S 1677/HR 3277), which would require health insurers to cover treatment, including dental, for patients with congenital craniofacial anomalies.
IDA Act of 2026
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
Support for the Improving Dental Administration Act (HR 7931), which would apply state dental insurance laws to ERISA dental plans operating in that state. Support for the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (S 1677/HR 3277), which would require health insurers to cover treatment, including dental, for patients with congenital craniofacial anomalies.
H–1Bs for Physicians and the Healthcare Workforce Act
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
-Supporting S. 4008, the Promoting Dental Health Act, which would reauthorize the CDC DOH for five years. -urging appropriators to support health infrastructure investment across the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) including critical investments in oral health workforce, research, and prevention. -Encouraging congressional assistance to seek information from the Defense Health Agency, which administers the Tricare program, on the rates used to reimburse participating providers in the TRICARE Active Duty Dental Program (ADDP). -Urging CMS to use its existing authorities to ensure that Medicare Part D plans prioritize and ensure meaningful access to all FDA-approved, evidence-based, non-opioid medicines indicated for acute pain, including newly approved and first-in-class therapies. -Supporting the H-1Bs for Physicians and the Healthcare Workforce Act (HR 7961), which would exempt physicians, dentists and other healthcare workers from the new $100,000 fee for H-1B petitions as well as prohibit new H-1B fees that exceed the existing fees under the U.S. Code from being imposed on healthcare workers. -Urging apppropriators to reject policies that would prohibit or condition the eligibility of publication costs for federally funded research.
Timely Access to Coverage Decisions Act of 2026
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
-Support for the Patients First Act (HR 9693), which would provide long term reform to the Medicare physician payment system. -Support for H.R. 8500, the Timely Access to Coverage Decisions Act of 2026, which would help to ensure that patients have access to medically necessary items and services by making the Medicare local coverage determination (LCD) process more predictable and meaningful. -Support for the Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act (S 5088/HR 9833), which would strengthen dental coverage under the Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) by prohibiting lifetime and annual dollar limits on dental benefits and requiring dental-only wraparound coverage for certain children.
Patients First Act of 2026
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
-Support for the Patients First Act (HR 9693), which would provide long term reform to the Medicare physician payment system. -Support for H.R. 8500, the Timely Access to Coverage Decisions Act of 2026, which would help to ensure that patients have access to medically necessary items and services by making the Medicare local coverage determination (LCD) process more predictable and meaningful. -Support for the Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act (S 5088/HR 9833), which would strengthen dental coverage under the Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) by prohibiting lifetime and annual dollar limits on dental benefits and requiring dental-only wraparound coverage for certain children.
Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
-Support for the Patients First Act (HR 9693), which would provide long term reform to the Medicare physician payment system. -Support for H.R. 8500, the Timely Access to Coverage Decisions Act of 2026, which would help to ensure that patients have access to medically necessary items and services by making the Medicare local coverage determination (LCD) process more predictable and meaningful. -Support for the Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act (S 5088/HR 9833), which would strengthen dental coverage under the Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) by prohibiting lifetime and annual dollar limits on dental benefits and requiring dental-only wraparound coverage for certain children.
Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
Support for the Improving Dental Administration Act (HR 7931), which would apply state dental insurance laws to ERISA dental plans operating in that state. Support for the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (S 1677/HR 3277), which would require health insurers to cover treatment, including dental, for patients with congenital craniofacial anomalies.
Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
-Support for the Improving Dental Administration Act (HR 7931), which would apply state dental insurance laws to ERISA dental plans operating in that state. -Support for the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (S 1677/HR 3277), which would require health insurers to cover treatment, including dental, for patients with congenital craniofacial anomalies. -Support for the No Surprises Act Enforcement Act (HR 4710), which would increase penalties for health plans and issuers that violate the laws balance billing requirements and establish consequences for failing to make required payments following an IDR determination in a timely manner. -Comments in response to the introduction of the Patients Deserve Price Tags Act (S 2355), which would increase healthcare price transparency requirements among hospitals, insurers and certain healthcare providers.
Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
Support for the Dental and Optometric Care (DOC) Access Act (HR 1521), which would prohibit dental and vision plans from capping fees on non-covered services Support for the Improving Dental Administration Act (HR 7931), which would apply state dental insurance laws to ERISA dental plans operating in that state. Support for reintroduction of the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (S 1677/HR 3277), which would require health insurers to cover treatment, including dental, for patients with congenital craniofacial anomalies.
MAPS Act
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
-Support for the RAPID Reserve Act (S 2062/HR 3955), which aims to address drug shortages by awarding federal contracts to American-based manufacturers of generic drugs to encourage domestic production of these critical medications as well as incentivize them to increase their reserves in preparation for possible future public health threats or supply chain challenges and ramp up their production capacity if necessary to proactively prevent shortages. -Support for the Mapping Americas Pharmaceutical Supply or MAPS Act (S 1784/HR 4191), which seeks conduct a risk assessment and supply chain map of all essential medicines to help identify vulnerabilities and potential national security risks. -Support for the Drug Shortages Prevention Act (S 2665), which would have required manufacturers to notify the FDA of heightened demand for crucial medicines that could lead to shortages -Support for the reintroduction of the following bill from the 118th Congress: The Drug Shortages Prevention and Quality Improvement Act, which aimed to implement reimbursement models to incentivize the production of generic injectables and extend expiration dates for lifesaving medications -Comments in response to the notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) Ensuring Safety Through Domestic Security With Made in America Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Essential Medicine Procurement by Medicare Participating Hospitals. -Encouraging congressional assistance to seek information from the Defense Health Agency, which administers the Tricare program, on the rates used to reimburse participating providers in the TRICARE Active Duty Dental Program (ADDP). -Support for FY 2027 appropriations for the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act. -Support for the Alternatives to Prevent Addiction in the Nation Act (H.R. 1227), which would reduce cost-sharing and prohibits the imposition of certain utilization requirements under the Medicare prescription drug benefit for certain non-opioid pain management drugs. -Urging CMS to communicate to Part D plan sponsors about the clinical importance of FDA-approved, clinically appropriate non-opioid acute pain treatment options and encourage appropriate formulary coverage ensuring beneficiary access to such approaches.
RAPID Reserve Act
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
-Support for the RAPID Reserve Act (S 2062/HR 3955), which aims to address drug shortages by awarding federal contracts to American-based manufacturers of generic drugs to encourage domestic production of these critical medications as well as incentivize them to increase their reserves in preparation for possible future public health threats or supply chain challenges and ramp up their production capacity if necessary to proactively prevent shortages. -Support for the Mapping Americas Pharmaceutical Supply or MAPS Act (S 1784/HR 4191), which seeks conduct a risk assessment and supply chain map of all essential medicines to help identify vulnerabilities and potential national security risks. -Support for the Drug Shortages Prevention Act (S 2665), which would have required manufacturers to notify the FDA of heightened demand for crucial medicines that could lead to shortages -Support for the reintroduction of the following bill from the 118th Congress: The Drug Shortages Prevention and Quality Improvement Act, which aimed to implement reimbursement models to incentivize the production of generic injectables and extend expiration dates for lifesaving medications -Comments in response to the notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) Ensuring Safety Through Domestic Security With Made in America Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Essential Medicine Procurement by Medicare Participating Hospitals. -Encouraging congressional assistance to seek information from the Defense Health Agency, which administers the Tricare program, on the rates used to reimburse participating providers in the TRICARE Active Duty Dental Program (ADDP). -Support for FY 2027 appropriations for the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act. -Support for the Alternatives to Prevent Addiction in the Nation Act (H.R. 1227), which would reduce cost-sharing and prohibits the imposition of certain utilization requirements under the Medicare prescription drug benefit for certain non-opioid pain management drugs. -Urging CMS to communicate to Part D plan sponsors about the clinical importance of FDA-approved, clinically appropriate non-opioid acute pain treatment options and encourage appropriate formulary coverage ensuring beneficiary access to such approaches.
Patients Deserve Price Tags Act
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
-Support for the Improving Dental Administration Act (HR 7931), which would apply state dental insurance laws to ERISA dental plans operating in that state. -Support for the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (S 1677/HR 3277), which would require health insurers to cover treatment, including dental, for patients with congenital craniofacial anomalies. -Support for the No Surprises Act Enforcement Act (HR 4710), which would increase penalties for health plans and issuers that violate the laws balance billing requirements and establish consequences for failing to make required payments following an IDR determination in a timely manner. -Comments in response to the introduction of the Patients Deserve Price Tags Act (S 2355), which would increase healthcare price transparency requirements among hospitals, insurers and certain healthcare providers.
Drug Shortage Prevention Act of 2025
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
-Support for the RAPID Reserve Act (S 2062/HR 3955), which aims to address drug shortages by awarding federal contracts to American-based manufacturers of generic drugs to encourage domestic production of these critical medications as well as incentivize them to increase their reserves in preparation for possible future public health threats or supply chain challenges and ramp up their production capacity if necessary to proactively prevent shortages. -Support for the Mapping Americas Pharmaceutical Supply or MAPS Act (S 1784/HR 4191), which seeks conduct a risk assessment and supply chain map of all essential medicines to help identify vulnerabilities and potential national security risks. -Support for the Drug Shortages Prevention Act (S 2665), which would have required manufacturers to notify the FDA of heightened demand for crucial medicines that could lead to shortages -Support for the reintroduction of the following bill from the 118th Congress: The Drug Shortages Prevention and Quality Improvement Act, which aimed to implement reimbursement models to incentivize the production of generic injectables and extend expiration dates for lifesaving medications -Comments in response to the notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) Ensuring Safety Through Domestic Security With Made in America Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Essential Medicine Procurement by Medicare Participating Hospitals. -Encouraging congressional assistance to seek information from the Defense Health Agency, which administers the Tricare program, on the rates used to reimburse participating providers in the TRICARE Active Duty Dental Program (ADDP). -Support for FY 2027 appropriations for the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act. -Support for the Alternatives to Prevent Addiction in the Nation Act (H.R. 1227), which would reduce cost-sharing and prohibits the imposition of certain utilization requirements under the Medicare prescription drug benefit for certain non-opioid pain management drugs. -Urging CMS to communicate to Part D plan sponsors about the clinical importance of FDA-approved, clinically appropriate non-opioid acute pain treatment options and encourage appropriate formulary coverage ensuring beneficiary access to such approaches.
Promoting Dental Health Act
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
-Supporting S. 4008, the Promoting Dental Health Act, which would reauthorize the CDC DOH for five years. -urging appropriators to support health infrastructure investment across the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) including critical investments in oral health workforce, research, and prevention. -Encouraging congressional assistance to seek information from the Defense Health Agency, which administers the Tricare program, on the rates used to reimburse participating providers in the TRICARE Active Duty Dental Program (ADDP). -Urging CMS to use its existing authorities to ensure that Medicare Part D plans prioritize and ensure meaningful access to all FDA-approved, evidence-based, non-opioid medicines indicated for acute pain, including newly approved and first-in-class therapies. -Supporting the H-1Bs for Physicians and the Healthcare Workforce Act (HR 7961), which would exempt physicians, dentists and other healthcare workers from the new $100,000 fee for H-1B petitions as well as prohibit new H-1B fees that exceed the existing fees under the U.S. Code from being imposed on healthcare workers. -Urging apppropriators to reject policies that would prohibit or condition the eligibility of publication costs for federally funded research.
Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
-Support for the Patients First Act (HR 9693), which would provide long term reform to the Medicare physician payment system. -Support for H.R. 8500, the Timely Access to Coverage Decisions Act of 2026, which would help to ensure that patients have access to medically necessary items and services by making the Medicare local coverage determination (LCD) process more predictable and meaningful. -Support for the Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act (S 5088/HR 9833), which would strengthen dental coverage under the Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) by prohibiting lifetime and annual dollar limits on dental benefits and requiring dental-only wraparound coverage for certain children.
REDI Act
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
Support for the Resident Education Deferred (REDI) Act (HR 2028/S 942), which would allow physicians and dentists to defer their student loans interest free during residency.
REDI Act
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
Support for the Resident Education Deferred (REDI) Act (HR 2028/S 942), which would allow physicians and dentists to defer their student loans interest free during residency. Comments on the Reimagining and Improving Student Education Notice of Proposed Rulemaking; RIN 1840-AD98
REDI Act
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
Support for the Resident Education Deferred (REDI) Act (HR 2028/S 942), which would allow physicians and dentists to defer their student loans interest free during residency.
CADETS Act
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
-Support for the RAPID Reserve Act (S 2062/HR 3955), which aims to address drug shortages by awarding federal contracts to American-based manufacturers of generic drugs to encourage domestic production of these critical medications as well as incentivize them to increase their reserves in preparation for possible future public health threats or supply chain challenges and ramp up their production capacity if necessary to proactively prevent shortages. -Support for the Mapping Americas Pharmaceutical Supply or MAPS Act (S 1784/HR 4191), which seeks conduct a risk assessment and supply chain map of all essential medicines to help identify vulnerabilities and potential national security risks. -Support for the Drug Shortages Prevention Act (S 2665), which would have required manufacturers to notify the FDA of heightened demand for crucial medicines that could lead to shortages -Support for the reintroduction of the following bill from the 118th Congress: The Drug Shortages Prevention and Quality Improvement Act, which aimed to implement reimbursement models to incentivize the production of generic injectables and extend expiration dates for lifesaving medications -Comments in response to the notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) Ensuring Safety Through Domestic Security With Made in America Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Essential Medicine Procurement by Medicare Participating Hospitals. -Encouraging congressional assistance to seek information from the Defense Health Agency, which administers the Tricare program, on the rates used to reimburse participating providers in the TRICARE Active Duty Dental Program (ADDP). -Support for FY 2027 appropriations for the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act. -Support for the Alternatives to Prevent Addiction in the Nation Act (H.R. 1227), which would reduce cost-sharing and prohibits the imposition of certain utilization requirements under the Medicare prescription drug benefit for certain non-opioid pain management drugs. -Urging CMS to communicate to Part D plan sponsors about the clinical importance of FDA-approved, clinically appropriate non-opioid acute pain treatment options and encourage appropriate formulary coverage ensuring beneficiary access to such approaches.
An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
Support for the Resident Education Deferred (REDI) Act (HR 2028/S 942), which would allow physicians and dentists to defer their student loans interest free during residency. Support for H.R. 1758, the Dental Loan Repayment Assistance Act, which would allow full-time dental faculty members participating in the Health Resources and Services Administrations (HRSA) Dental Faculty Loan Repayment Program (DFLRP) to exclude from income the amount of their loan forgiveness from their federal income taxes. Opposing student loan reforms in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (HR 1) -specifically the elimination of the Grad Plus Loan program, the implementation of federal loan caps and the prohibition of time spent in medical and dental residency from counting toward public service loan forgiveness (PSLF).
An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
Support for the extension of several small business tax reductions and opposition to the removal of the pass-through entity tax deduction in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (HR 1)
An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
Support for H.R. 879, the bipartisan Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act, which would halt the 2.83 percent Medicare physician payment cut and provide a 6.62 percent update through the end of the year to address inflationary pressures. Support for including language in HR 1 to halt the current year cuts and provide long-term reform to the Medicare physician payment system. Concerns about medicaid-related provisions in HR 1.
Alternatives to PAIN Act
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
Support for the RAPID Reserve Act (S 2062/HR 3955), which aims to address drug shortages by awarding federal contracts to American-based manufacturers of generic drugs to encourage domestic production of these critical medications as well as incentivize them to increase their reserves in preparation for possible future public health threats or supply chain challenges and ramp up their production capacity if necessary to proactively prevent shortages. Support for the Mapping Americas Pharmaceutical Supply or MAPS Act (S 1784/HR 4191), which seeks conduct a risk assessment and supply chain map of all essential medicines to help identify vulnerabilities and potential national security risks. Support for the reintroduction of the following drug and supply bills from the 118th Congress: The Drug Shortages Prevention and Quality Improvement Act, which aimed to implement reimbursement models to incentivize the production of generic injectables and extend expiration dates for lifesaving medications. Support for legislation to reauthorize the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act (H.R. 929/S. 266), which provides funding for programs that support mental healthcare for healthcare providers. Ask the DOD to maintain current water fluoridation levels on overseas bases. Suggestions for deregulation within federal healthcare programs. Support for the Alternatives to Prevent Addiction in the Nation (Alternatives to PAIN) Act (H.R. 1227/S. 475)
DOC Access Act of 2025
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
Support for the Dental and Optometric Care (DOC) Access Act (HR 1521), which would prohibit dental and vision plans from capping fees on non-covered services Support for reintroduction of the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (S 1677/HR 3277), which would require health insurers to cover treatment, including dental, for patients with congenital craniofacial anomalies.
DOC Access Act of 2025
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
Support for the Dental and Optometric Care (DOC) Access Act (HR 1521), which would prohibit dental and vision plans from capping fees on non-covered services Support for reintroduction of the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (S 1677/HR 3277), which would require health insurers to cover treatment, including dental, for patients with congenital craniofacial anomalies.
DOC Access Act of 2025
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
Support for the Dental and Optometric Care (DOC) Access Act (HR 1521), which would prohibit dental and vision plans from capping fees onnon-covered services Support for reintroduction of the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act, which would require health insurers to cover treatment, including dental, for patientswith congenital craniofacial anomalies.
DOC Access Act of 2025
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
Support for the Dental and Optometric Care (DOC) Access Act (HR 1521), which would prohibit dental and vision plans from capping fees on non-covered services Support for reintroduction of the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (S 1677/HR 3277), which would require health insurers to cover treatment, including dental, for patients with congenital craniofacial anomalies.
Dental Loan Repayment Assistance Act of 2025
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
Support for the Resident Education Deferred (REDI) Act (HR 2028/S 942), which would allow physicians and dentists to defer their student loans interest free during residency. Support for H.R. 1758, the Dental Loan Repayment Assistance Act, which would allow full-time dental faculty members participating in the Health Resources and Services Administrations (HRSA) Dental Faculty Loan Repayment Program (DFLRP) to exclude from income the amount of their loan forgiveness from their federal income taxes.
Dental Loan Repayment Assistance Act of 2025
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
Support for the Resident Education Deferred (REDI) Act (HR 2028/S 942), which would allow physicians and dentists to defer their student loans interest free during residency. Support for H.R. 1758, the Dental Loan Repayment Assistance Act, which would allow full-time dental faculty members participating in the Health Resources and Services Administrations (HRSA) Dental Faculty Loan Repayment Program (DFLRP) to exclude from income the amount of their loan forgiveness from their federal income taxes. Opposing student loan reforms in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (HR 1) -specifically the elimination of the Grad Plus Loan program, the implementation of federal loan caps and the prohibition of time spent in medical and dental residency from counting toward public service loan forgiveness (PSLF).
REDI Act
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
Support for the Resident Education Deferred (REDI) Act (HR 2028/S 942), which would allow physicians and dentists to defer their student loans interest free during residency.
REDI Act
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
Support for the Resident Education Deferred (REDI) Act (HR 2028/S 942), which would allow physicians and dentists to defer their student loans interest free during residency. Support for H.R. 1758, the Dental Loan Repayment Assistance Act, which would allow full-time dental faculty members participating in the Health Resources and Services Administrations (HRSA) Dental Faculty Loan Repayment Program (DFLRP) to exclude from income the amount of their loan forgiveness from their federal income taxes. Opposing student loan reforms in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (HR 1) -specifically the elimination of the Grad Plus Loan program, the implementation of federal loan caps and the prohibition of time spent in medical and dental residency from counting toward public service loan forgiveness (PSLF).
REDI Act
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
Support for the Resident Education Deferred (REDI) Act (HR 2028/S 942), which would allow physicians and dentists to defer their student loans interest free during residency. Support for H.R. 1758, the Dental Loan Repayment Assistance Act, which would allow full-time dental faculty members participating in the Health Resources and Services Administrations (HRSA) Dental Faculty Loan Repayment Program (DFLRP) to exclude from income the amount of their loan forgiveness from their federal income taxes.
REDI Act
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
Support for the Resident Education Deferred (REDI) Act (HR 2028/S 942), which would allow physicians and dentists to defer their student loans interest free during residency. Input to the Department of Education regarding implementation of student loan provisions from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB). Concerns to the U.S. Department of Education regarding proposed rulemaking on the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program that seeks to bar organizations from participating in the PSLF program if they engage in activities that have a substantial illegal purpose.
Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
Support for the Dental and Optometric Care (DOC) Access Act (HR 1521), which would prohibit dental and vision plans from capping fees on non-covered services Support for reintroduction of the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (S 1677/HR 3277), which would require health insurers to cover treatment, including dental, for patients with congenital craniofacial anomalies.
Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
Support for the Dental and Optometric Care (DOC) Access Act (HR 1521), which would prohibit dental and vision plans from capping fees on non-covered services Support for reintroduction of the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (S 1677/HR 3277), which would require health insurers to cover treatment, including dental, for patients with congenital craniofacial anomalies.
Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
Support for the Dental and Optometric Care (DOC) Access Act (HR 1521), which would prohibit dental and vision plans from capping fees on non-covered services Support for reintroduction of the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (S 1677/HR 3277), which would require health insurers to cover treatment, including dental, for patients with congenital craniofacial anomalies.
RAPID Reserve Act
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
Support for the RAPID Reserve Act (S 2062/HR 3955), which aims to address drug shortages by awarding federal contracts to American-based manufacturers of generic drugs to encourage domestic production of these critical medications as well as incentivize them to increase their reserves in preparation for possible future public health threats or supply chain challenges and ramp up their production capacity if necessary to proactively prevent shortages. Support for the Mapping Americas Pharmaceutical Supply or MAPS Act (S 1784/HR 4191), which seeks conduct a risk assessment and supply chain map of all essential medicines to help identify vulnerabilities and potential national security risks. Support for the reintroduction of the following drug and supply bills from the 118th Congress: The Drug Shortages Prevention and Quality Improvement Act, which aimed to implement reimbursement models to incentivize the production of generic injectables and extend expiration dates for lifesaving medications. Suggestions for deregulation within federal healthcare programs, specifically the request to Rescind Limitations on Notice and Consent Waivers for Non-Emergency Services under the No Surprises Act and to Streamline or Eliminate the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS). Comments to CMS expressing concern about implementation of the Non-Opioids Prevent Addiction in the Nation ("NOPAIN") Act as provided for in the CY 2026 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Systems Proposed Rule. Support for HR 4556, the the Protect Our Treatment for Enamel, Erosion, and Tooth Health (TEETH Act), which would require the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to commission an independent, rapid-response evidence review from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine before proposing updates to drinking water regulations that affect community water fluoridation.
RAPID Reserve Act
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
Support for the RAPID Reserve Act (S 2062/HR 3955), which aims to address drug shortages by awarding federal contracts to American-based manufacturers of generic drugs to encourage domestic production of these critical medications as well as incentivize them to increase their reserves in preparation for possible future public health threats or supply chain challenges and ramp up their production capacity if necessary to proactively prevent shortages. Support for the Mapping Americas Pharmaceutical Supply or MAPS Act (S 1784/HR 4191), which seeks conduct a risk assessment and supply chain map of all essential medicines to help identify vulnerabilities and potential national security risks. Support for the reintroduction of the following drug and supply bills from the 118th Congress: The Drug Shortages Prevention and Quality Improvement Act, which aimed to implement reimbursement models to incentivize the production of generic injectables and extend expiration dates for lifesaving medications. Support for legislation to reauthorize the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act (H.R. 929/S. 266), which provides funding for programs that support mental healthcare for healthcare providers. Ask the DOD to maintain current water fluoridation levels on overseas bases. Suggestions for deregulation within federal healthcare programs. Support for the Alternatives to Prevent Addiction in the Nation (Alternatives to PAIN) Act (H.R. 1227/S. 475)
RAPID Reserve Act
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
Support for the RAPID Reserve Act (S 2062/HR 3955), which aims to address drug shortages by awarding federal contracts to American-based manufacturers of generic drugs to encourage domestic production of these critical medications as well as incentivize them to increase their reserves in preparation for possible future public health threats or supply chain challenges and ramp up their production capacity if necessary to proactively prevent shortages. Support for the Mapping Americas Pharmaceutical Supply or MAPS Act (S 1784/HR 4191), which seeks conduct a risk assessment and supply chain map of all essential medicines to help identify vulnerabilities and potential national security risks. Support for the reintroduction of the following drug and supply bills from the 118th Congress: The Drug Shortages Prevention and Quality Improvement Act, which aimed to implement reimbursement models to incentivize the production of generic injectables and extend expiration dates for lifesaving medications and the Drug Shortages Prevention Act, which would have required manufacturers to notify the FDA of heightened demand for crucial medicines that could lead to shortages. Encouraging congressional assistance to seek information from the Defense Health Agency, which administers the Tricare program, on the rates used to reimburse participating providers in the TRICARE Active Duty Dental Program (ADDP).
MAPS Act
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
Support for the RAPID Reserve Act (S 2062/HR 3955), which aims to address drug shortages by awarding federal contracts to American-based manufacturers of generic drugs to encourage domestic production of these critical medications as well as incentivize them to increase their reserves in preparation for possible future public health threats or supply chain challenges and ramp up their production capacity if necessary to proactively prevent shortages. Support for the Mapping Americas Pharmaceutical Supply or MAPS Act (S 1784/HR 4191), which seeks conduct a risk assessment and supply chain map of all essential medicines to help identify vulnerabilities and potential national security risks. Support for the reintroduction of the following drug and supply bills from the 118th Congress: The Drug Shortages Prevention and Quality Improvement Act, which aimed to implement reimbursement models to incentivize the production of generic injectables and extend expiration dates for lifesaving medications. Support for legislation to reauthorize the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act (H.R. 929/S. 266), which provides funding for programs that support mental healthcare for healthcare providers. Ask the DOD to maintain current water fluoridation levels on overseas bases. Suggestions for deregulation within federal healthcare programs. Support for the Alternatives to Prevent Addiction in the Nation (Alternatives to PAIN) Act (H.R. 1227/S. 475)
MAPS Act
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
Support for the RAPID Reserve Act (S 2062/HR 3955), which aims to address drug shortages by awarding federal contracts to American-based manufacturers of generic drugs to encourage domestic production of these critical medications as well as incentivize them to increase their reserves in preparation for possible future public health threats or supply chain challenges and ramp up their production capacity if necessary to proactively prevent shortages. Support for the Mapping Americas Pharmaceutical Supply or MAPS Act (S 1784/HR 4191), which seeks conduct a risk assessment and supply chain map of all essential medicines to help identify vulnerabilities and potential national security risks. Support for the reintroduction of the following drug and supply bills from the 118th Congress: The Drug Shortages Prevention and Quality Improvement Act, which aimed to implement reimbursement models to incentivize the production of generic injectables and extend expiration dates for lifesaving medications and the Drug Shortages Prevention Act, which would have required manufacturers to notify the FDA of heightened demand for crucial medicines that could lead to shortages. Encouraging congressional assistance to seek information from the Defense Health Agency, which administers the Tricare program, on the rates used to reimburse participating providers in the TRICARE Active Duty Dental Program (ADDP).
MAPS Act
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
Support for the RAPID Reserve Act (S 2062/HR 3955), which aims to address drug shortages by awarding federal contracts to American-based manufacturers of generic drugs to encourage domestic production of these critical medications as well as incentivize them to increase their reserves in preparation for possible future public health threats or supply chain challenges and ramp up their production capacity if necessary to proactively prevent shortages. Support for the Mapping Americas Pharmaceutical Supply or MAPS Act (S 1784/HR 4191), which seeks conduct a risk assessment and supply chain map of all essential medicines to help identify vulnerabilities and potential national security risks. Support for the reintroduction of the following drug and supply bills from the 118th Congress: The Drug Shortages Prevention and Quality Improvement Act, which aimed to implement reimbursement models to incentivize the production of generic injectables and extend expiration dates for lifesaving medications. Suggestions for deregulation within federal healthcare programs, specifically the request to Rescind Limitations on Notice and Consent Waivers for Non-Emergency Services under the No Surprises Act and to Streamline or Eliminate the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS). Comments to CMS expressing concern about implementation of the Non-Opioids Prevent Addiction in the Nation ("NOPAIN") Act as provided for in the CY 2026 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Systems Proposed Rule. Support for HR 4556, the the Protect Our Treatment for Enamel, Erosion, and Tooth Health (TEETH Act), which would require the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to commission an independent, rapid-response evidence review from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine before proposing updates to drinking water regulations that affect community water fluoridation.
Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
Support for H.R. 879, the bipartisan Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act, which would halt the 2.83 percent Medicare physician payment cut and provide a 6.62 percent update through the end of the year to address inflationary pressures.
Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
Support for H.R. 879, the bipartisan Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act, which would halt the 2.83 percent Medicare physician payment cut and provide a 6.62 percent update through the end of the year to address inflationary pressures. Support for including language in HR 1 to halt the current year cuts and provide long-term reform to the Medicare physician payment system. Concerns about medicaid-related provisions in HR 1.
Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
Support for H.R. 879, the bipartisan Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act, which would halt the 2.83 percent Medicare physician payment cut and provide a 6.62 percent update through the end of the year to address inflationary pressures.
Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
Support for the Dental and Optometric Care (DOC) Access Act (HR 1521), which would prohibit dental and vision plans from capping fees on non-covered services Support for reintroduction of the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (S 1677/HR 3277), which would require health insurers to cover treatment, including dental, for patients with congenital craniofacial anomalies.
Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
Support for the Dental and Optometric Care (DOC) Access Act (HR 1521), which would prohibit dental and vision plans from capping fees on non-covered services Support for reintroduction of the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (S 1677/HR 3277), which would require health insurers to cover treatment, including dental, for patients with congenital craniofacial anomalies.
Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
Support for the Dental and Optometric Care (DOC) Access Act (HR 1521), which would prohibit dental and vision plans from capping fees on non-covered services Support for reintroduction of the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (S 1677/HR 3277), which would require health insurers to cover treatment, including dental, for patients with congenital craniofacial anomalies.
MAPS Act
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
Support for the RAPID Reserve Act (S 2062/HR 3955), which aims to address drug shortages by awarding federal contracts to American-based manufacturers of generic drugs to encourage domestic production of these critical medications as well as incentivize them to increase their reserves in preparation for possible future public health threats or supply chain challenges and ramp up their production capacity if necessary to proactively prevent shortages. Support for the Mapping Americas Pharmaceutical Supply or MAPS Act (S 1784/HR 4191), which seeks conduct a risk assessment and supply chain map of all essential medicines to help identify vulnerabilities and potential national security risks. Support for the reintroduction of the following drug and supply bills from the 118th Congress: The Drug Shortages Prevention and Quality Improvement Act, which aimed to implement reimbursement models to incentivize the production of generic injectables and extend expiration dates for lifesaving medications and the Drug Shortages Prevention Act, which would have required manufacturers to notify the FDA of heightened demand for crucial medicines that could lead to shortages. Encouraging congressional assistance to seek information from the Defense Health Agency, which administers the Tricare program, on the rates used to reimburse participating providers in the TRICARE Active Duty Dental Program (ADDP).
MAPS Act
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
Support for the RAPID Reserve Act (S 2062/HR 3955), which aims to address drug shortages by awarding federal contracts to American-based manufacturers of generic drugs to encourage domestic production of these critical medications as well as incentivize them to increase their reserves in preparation for possible future public health threats or supply chain challenges and ramp up their production capacity if necessary to proactively prevent shortages. Support for the Mapping Americas Pharmaceutical Supply or MAPS Act (S 1784/HR 4191), which seeks conduct a risk assessment and supply chain map of all essential medicines to help identify vulnerabilities and potential national security risks. Support for the reintroduction of the following drug and supply bills from the 118th Congress: The Drug Shortages Prevention and Quality Improvement Act, which aimed to implement reimbursement models to incentivize the production of generic injectables and extend expiration dates for lifesaving medications. Suggestions for deregulation within federal healthcare programs, specifically the request to Rescind Limitations on Notice and Consent Waivers for Non-Emergency Services under the No Surprises Act and to Streamline or Eliminate the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS). Comments to CMS expressing concern about implementation of the Non-Opioids Prevent Addiction in the Nation ("NOPAIN") Act as provided for in the CY 2026 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Systems Proposed Rule. Support for HR 4556, the the Protect Our Treatment for Enamel, Erosion, and Tooth Health (TEETH Act), which would require the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to commission an independent, rapid-response evidence review from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine before proposing updates to drinking water regulations that affect community water fluoridation.
MAPS Act
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
Support for the RAPID Reserve Act (S 2062/HR 3955), which aims to address drug shortages by awarding federal contracts to American-based manufacturers of generic drugs to encourage domestic production of these critical medications as well as incentivize them to increase their reserves in preparation for possible future public health threats or supply chain challenges and ramp up their production capacity if necessary to proactively prevent shortages. Support for the Mapping Americas Pharmaceutical Supply or MAPS Act (S 1784/HR 4191), which seeks conduct a risk assessment and supply chain map of all essential medicines to help identify vulnerabilities and potential national security risks. Support for the reintroduction of the following drug and supply bills from the 118th Congress: The Drug Shortages Prevention and Quality Improvement Act, which aimed to implement reimbursement models to incentivize the production of generic injectables and extend expiration dates for lifesaving medications. Support for legislation to reauthorize the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act (H.R. 929/S. 266), which provides funding for programs that support mental healthcare for healthcare providers. Ask the DOD to maintain current water fluoridation levels on overseas bases. Suggestions for deregulation within federal healthcare programs. Support for the Alternatives to Prevent Addiction in the Nation (Alternatives to PAIN) Act (H.R. 1227/S. 475)
RAPID Reserve Act
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
Support for the RAPID Reserve Act (S 2062/HR 3955), which aims to address drug shortages by awarding federal contracts to American-based manufacturers of generic drugs to encourage domestic production of these critical medications as well as incentivize them to increase their reserves in preparation for possible future public health threats or supply chain challenges and ramp up their production capacity if necessary to proactively prevent shortages. Support for the Mapping Americas Pharmaceutical Supply or MAPS Act (S 1784/HR 4191), which seeks conduct a risk assessment and supply chain map of all essential medicines to help identify vulnerabilities and potential national security risks. Support for the reintroduction of the following drug and supply bills from the 118th Congress: The Drug Shortages Prevention and Quality Improvement Act, which aimed to implement reimbursement models to incentivize the production of generic injectables and extend expiration dates for lifesaving medications and the Drug Shortages Prevention Act, which would have required manufacturers to notify the FDA of heightened demand for crucial medicines that could lead to shortages. Encouraging congressional assistance to seek information from the Defense Health Agency, which administers the Tricare program, on the rates used to reimburse participating providers in the TRICARE Active Duty Dental Program (ADDP).
RAPID Reserve Act
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
Support for the RAPID Reserve Act (S 2062/HR 3955), which aims to address drug shortages by awarding federal contracts to American-based manufacturers of generic drugs to encourage domestic production of these critical medications as well as incentivize them to increase their reserves in preparation for possible future public health threats or supply chain challenges and ramp up their production capacity if necessary to proactively prevent shortages. Support for the Mapping Americas Pharmaceutical Supply or MAPS Act (S 1784/HR 4191), which seeks conduct a risk assessment and supply chain map of all essential medicines to help identify vulnerabilities and potential national security risks. Support for the reintroduction of the following drug and supply bills from the 118th Congress: The Drug Shortages Prevention and Quality Improvement Act, which aimed to implement reimbursement models to incentivize the production of generic injectables and extend expiration dates for lifesaving medications. Suggestions for deregulation within federal healthcare programs, specifically the request to Rescind Limitations on Notice and Consent Waivers for Non-Emergency Services under the No Surprises Act and to Streamline or Eliminate the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS). Comments to CMS expressing concern about implementation of the Non-Opioids Prevent Addiction in the Nation ("NOPAIN") Act as provided for in the CY 2026 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Systems Proposed Rule. Support for HR 4556, the the Protect Our Treatment for Enamel, Erosion, and Tooth Health (TEETH Act), which would require the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to commission an independent, rapid-response evidence review from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine before proposing updates to drinking water regulations that affect community water fluoridation.
RAPID Reserve Act
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
Support for the RAPID Reserve Act (S 2062/HR 3955), which aims to address drug shortages by awarding federal contracts to American-based manufacturers of generic drugs to encourage domestic production of these critical medications as well as incentivize them to increase their reserves in preparation for possible future public health threats or supply chain challenges and ramp up their production capacity if necessary to proactively prevent shortages. Support for the Mapping Americas Pharmaceutical Supply or MAPS Act (S 1784/HR 4191), which seeks conduct a risk assessment and supply chain map of all essential medicines to help identify vulnerabilities and potential national security risks. Support for the reintroduction of the following drug and supply bills from the 118th Congress: The Drug Shortages Prevention and Quality Improvement Act, which aimed to implement reimbursement models to incentivize the production of generic injectables and extend expiration dates for lifesaving medications. Support for legislation to reauthorize the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act (H.R. 929/S. 266), which provides funding for programs that support mental healthcare for healthcare providers. Ask the DOD to maintain current water fluoridation levels on overseas bases. Suggestions for deregulation within federal healthcare programs. Support for the Alternatives to Prevent Addiction in the Nation (Alternatives to PAIN) Act (H.R. 1227/S. 475)
Alternatives to PAIN Act
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
Support for the RAPID Reserve Act (S 2062/HR 3955), which aims to address drug shortages by awarding federal contracts to American-based manufacturers of generic drugs to encourage domestic production of these critical medications as well as incentivize them to increase their reserves in preparation for possible future public health threats or supply chain challenges and ramp up their production capacity if necessary to proactively prevent shortages. Support for the Mapping Americas Pharmaceutical Supply or MAPS Act (S 1784/HR 4191), which seeks conduct a risk assessment and supply chain map of all essential medicines to help identify vulnerabilities and potential national security risks. Support for the reintroduction of the following drug and supply bills from the 118th Congress: The Drug Shortages Prevention and Quality Improvement Act, which aimed to implement reimbursement models to incentivize the production of generic injectables and extend expiration dates for lifesaving medications. Support for legislation to reauthorize the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act (H.R. 929/S. 266), which provides funding for programs that support mental healthcare for healthcare providers. Ask the DOD to maintain current water fluoridation levels on overseas bases. Suggestions for deregulation within federal healthcare programs. Support for the Alternatives to Prevent Addiction in the Nation (Alternatives to PAIN) Act (H.R. 1227/S. 475)
REDI Act
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
Support for the Resident Education Deferred (REDI) Act (HR 2028/S 942), which would allow physicians and dentists to defer their student loans interest free during residency. Support for H.R. 1758, the Dental Loan Repayment Assistance Act, which would allow full-time dental faculty members participating in the Health Resources and Services Administrations (HRSA) Dental Faculty Loan Repayment Program (DFLRP) to exclude from income the amount of their loan forgiveness from their federal income taxes.
REDI Act
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
Support for the Resident Education Deferred (REDI) Act (HR 2028/S 942), which would allow physicians and dentists to defer their student loans interest free during residency.
REDI Act
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
Support for the Resident Education Deferred (REDI) Act (HR 2028/S 942), which would allow physicians and dentists to defer their student loans interest free during residency. Input to the Department of Education regarding implementation of student loan provisions from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB). Concerns to the U.S. Department of Education regarding proposed rulemaking on the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program that seeks to bar organizations from participating in the PSLF program if they engage in activities that have a substantial illegal purpose.
REDI Act
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
Support for the Resident Education Deferred (REDI) Act (HR 2028/S 942), which would allow physicians and dentists to defer their student loans interest free during residency. Support for H.R. 1758, the Dental Loan Repayment Assistance Act, which would allow full-time dental faculty members participating in the Health Resources and Services Administrations (HRSA) Dental Faculty Loan Repayment Program (DFLRP) to exclude from income the amount of their loan forgiveness from their federal income taxes. Opposing student loan reforms in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (HR 1) -specifically the elimination of the Grad Plus Loan program, the implementation of federal loan caps and the prohibition of time spent in medical and dental residency from counting toward public service loan forgiveness (PSLF).
General Aviation Airport Access Act
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
Support for the RAPID Reserve Act (S 2062/HR 3955), which aims to address drug shortages by awarding federal contracts to American-based manufacturers of generic drugs to encourage domestic production of these critical medications as well as incentivize them to increase their reserves in preparation for possible future public health threats or supply chain challenges and ramp up their production capacity if necessary to proactively prevent shortages. Support for the Mapping Americas Pharmaceutical Supply or MAPS Act (S 1784/HR 4191), which seeks conduct a risk assessment and supply chain map of all essential medicines to help identify vulnerabilities and potential national security risks. Support for the reintroduction of the following drug and supply bills from the 118th Congress: The Drug Shortages Prevention and Quality Improvement Act, which aimed to implement reimbursement models to incentivize the production of generic injectables and extend expiration dates for lifesaving medications. Suggestions for deregulation within federal healthcare programs, specifically the request to Rescind Limitations on Notice and Consent Waivers for Non-Emergency Services under the No Surprises Act and to Streamline or Eliminate the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS). Comments to CMS expressing concern about implementation of the Non-Opioids Prevent Addiction in the Nation ("NOPAIN") Act as provided for in the CY 2026 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Systems Proposed Rule. Support for HR 4556, the the Protect Our Treatment for Enamel, Erosion, and Tooth Health (TEETH Act), which would require the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to commission an independent, rapid-response evidence review from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine before proposing updates to drinking water regulations that affect community water fluoridation.
Puyallup Tribe of Indians Land Into Trust Confirmation Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
Support for the reintroduction of the following drug and supply bills from the 118th Congress: The RAPID Reserve Act, which aimed to address drug shortages by awarding federal contracts to American-based manufacturers of generic drugs to encourage domestic production of these critical medications as well as incentivize them to increase their reserves in preparation for possible future public health threats or supply chain challenges and ramp up their production capacity if necessary to proactively prevent shortages. The Mapping Americas Pharmaceutical Supply or MAPS Act, which sought to establish a comprehensive database to track the entire pharmaceutical supply chain. The Drug Shortages Prevention Act, which would have required manufacturers to notify the FDA of heightened demand for crucial medicines that could lead to shortages. The Drug Shortages Prevention and Quality Improvement Act, which aimed to implement reimbursement models to incentivize the production of generic injectables and extend expiration dates for lifesaving medications. Support for legislation to reauthorize the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act (H.R. 929/S. 266), which provides funding for programs that support mental healthcare for healthcare providers. Ask the EPA to appeal a US District Four ruling in Food & Water Watch v EPA regarding water fluoridation.
Puyallup Tribe of Indians Land Into Trust Confirmation Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
Support for the RAPID Reserve Act (S 2062/HR 3955), which aims to address drug shortages by awarding federal contracts to American-based manufacturers of generic drugs to encourage domestic production of these critical medications as well as incentivize them to increase their reserves in preparation for possible future public health threats or supply chain challenges and ramp up their production capacity if necessary to proactively prevent shortages. Support for the Mapping Americas Pharmaceutical Supply or MAPS Act (S 1784/HR 4191), which seeks conduct a risk assessment and supply chain map of all essential medicines to help identify vulnerabilities and potential national security risks. Support for the reintroduction of the following drug and supply bills from the 118th Congress: The Drug Shortages Prevention and Quality Improvement Act, which aimed to implement reimbursement models to incentivize the production of generic injectables and extend expiration dates for lifesaving medications. Support for legislation to reauthorize the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act (H.R. 929/S. 266), which provides funding for programs that support mental healthcare for healthcare providers. Ask the DOD to maintain current water fluoridation levels on overseas bases. Suggestions for deregulation within federal healthcare programs. Support for the Alternatives to Prevent Addiction in the Nation (Alternatives to PAIN) Act (H.R. 1227/S. 475)
CHOICE Act
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
Support for the RAPID Reserve Act (S 2062/HR 3955), which aims to address drug shortages by awarding federal contracts to American-based manufacturers of generic drugs to encourage domestic production of these critical medications as well as incentivize them to increase their reserves in preparation for possible future public health threats or supply chain challenges and ramp up their production capacity if necessary to proactively prevent shortages. Support for the Mapping Americas Pharmaceutical Supply or MAPS Act (S 1784/HR 4191), which seeks conduct a risk assessment and supply chain map of all essential medicines to help identify vulnerabilities and potential national security risks. Support for the reintroduction of the following drug and supply bills from the 118th Congress: The Drug Shortages Prevention and Quality Improvement Act, which aimed to implement reimbursement models to incentivize the production of generic injectables and extend expiration dates for lifesaving medications. Support for legislation to reauthorize the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act (H.R. 929/S. 266), which provides funding for programs that support mental healthcare for healthcare providers. Ask the DOD to maintain current water fluoridation levels on overseas bases. Suggestions for deregulation within federal healthcare programs. Support for the Alternatives to Prevent Addiction in the Nation (Alternatives to PAIN) Act (H.R. 1227/S. 475)
CHOICE Act
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
Support for the reintroduction of the following drug and supply bills from the 118th Congress: The RAPID Reserve Act, which aimed to address drug shortages by awarding federal contracts to American-based manufacturers of generic drugs to encourage domestic production of these critical medications as well as incentivize them to increase their reserves in preparation for possible future public health threats or supply chain challenges and ramp up their production capacity if necessary to proactively prevent shortages. The Mapping Americas Pharmaceutical Supply or MAPS Act, which sought to establish a comprehensive database to track the entire pharmaceutical supply chain. The Drug Shortages Prevention Act, which would have required manufacturers to notify the FDA of heightened demand for crucial medicines that could lead to shortages. The Drug Shortages Prevention and Quality Improvement Act, which aimed to implement reimbursement models to incentivize the production of generic injectables and extend expiration dates for lifesaving medications. Support for legislation to reauthorize the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act (H.R. 929/S. 266), which provides funding for programs that support mental healthcare for healthcare providers. Ask the EPA to appeal a US District Four ruling in Food & Water Watch v EPA regarding water fluoridation.
REDI Act
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
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.
REDI Act
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
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.
REDI Act
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
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.
REDI Act
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
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 H.R. 7814, which would allow full-time faculty members participating in the Health Resources and Services Administrations (HRSA) Dental Faculty Loan Repayment Program (DFLRP) to exclude from income the amount of their loan forgiveness from their federal income taxes.
DOC Access Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
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.
DOC Access Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
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.
DOC Access Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
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.
DOC Access Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
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.
SMILED Act
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
Support for Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (HR 2474) which would reform the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule by creating annual inflationary updates. 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 to CMS re: use of American Dental Association (ADA) Dental Claim Form for Medicare covered dental services. Comments to CMS re: Dental Recommendations for CY 2025 Review Comments regarding the Medicaid Managed Care proposed rule and the Medicaid Equal Access Proposed Rule. Comments to CMS for CY 2025 ASC Covered Procedures List. Comments to CMS on dental codes for CY 2025 APC assignment.
SMILED Act
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
Support for Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (HR 2474) which would reform the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule by creating annual inflationary updates. 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.
SMILED Act
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
Support for Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (HR 2474) which would reform the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule by creating annual inflationary updates and the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (HR 6371) and Physician Fee Stabilization Act (S 4935), which would provide statutory changes to the budget neutrality requirement. 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.
SMILED Act
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
Support for Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (HR 2474) which would reform the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule by creating annual inflationary updates and the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (HR 6371) and Physician Fee Stabilization Act (S 4935), which would provide statutory changes to the budget neutrality requirement. 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.
Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
Support for Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (HR 2474) which would reform the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule by creating annual inflationary updates. 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 to CMS re: use of American Dental Association (ADA) Dental Claim Form for Medicare covered dental services. Comments to CMS re: Dental Recommendations for CY 2025 Review Comments regarding the Medicaid Managed Care proposed rule and the Medicaid Equal Access Proposed Rule. Comments to CMS for CY 2025 ASC Covered Procedures List. Comments to CMS on dental codes for CY 2025 APC assignment.
Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
Support for Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (HR 2474) which would reform the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule by creating annual inflationary updates. 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.
Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
Support for Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (HR 2474) which would reform the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule by creating annual inflationary updates and the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (HR 6371) and Physician Fee Stabilization Act (S 4935), which would provide statutory changes to the budget neutrality requirement. 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.
Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
Support for Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (HR 2474) which would reform the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule by creating annual inflationary updates and the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (HR 6371) and Physician Fee Stabilization Act (S 4935), which would provide statutory changes to the budget neutrality requirement. 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.
Provider Reimbursement Stability Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
Support for Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (HR 2474) which would reform the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule by creating annual inflationary updates and the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (HR 6371) and Physician Fee Stabilization Act (S 4935), which would provide statutory changes to the budget neutrality requirement. 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.
Provider Reimbursement Stability Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
Support for Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (HR 2474) which would reform the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule by creating annual inflationary updates and the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (HR 6371) and Physician Fee Stabilization Act (S 4935), which would provide statutory changes to the budget neutrality requirement. 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.
RAPID Reserve Act
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
Support for the RAPID Reserve Act (S 1052/HR 6802) which would encourage domestic production of critical medicines and incentivize manufacturers to increase their reserves and ramp up production, when necessary, to proactively prevent shortages. Support for legislation to reauthorize the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act (H.R. 7153/S. 3679), which provides funding for programs that support mental healthcare for healthcare providers. Concerns re: Tricare reimbursement for OMS procedures. Comments in response to the CY 2025 HOPPS/ASC proposed rule and Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule regarding coverage and payment for dental procedures.
RAPID Reserve Act
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
Support for the RAPID Reserve Act (S 1052/HR 6802) which would encourage domestic production of critical medicines and incentivize manufacturers to increase their reserves and ramp up production, when necessary, to proactively prevent shortages. Support for legislation to reauthorize the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act (H.R. 7153/S. 3679), which provides funding for programs that support mental healthcare for healthcare providers.
RAPID Reserve Act
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
Support for the RAPID Reserve Act (S 1052/HR 6802) which would encourage domestic production of critical medicines and incentivize manufacturers to increase their reserves and ramp up production, when necessary, to proactively prevent shortages. Support for legislation to reauthorize the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act (H.R. 7153/S. 3679), which provides funding for programs that support mental healthcare for healthcare providers. Concerns re: Tricare reimbursement for OMS procedures. Communication to Senate HELP Committee re: dental access to care
RAPID Reserve Act
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
Support for the RAPID Reserve Act (S 1052/HR 6802) which would encourage domestic production of critical medicines and incentivize manufacturers to increase their reserves and ramp up production, when necessary, to proactively prevent shortages. Support for legislation to reauthorize the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act (H.R. 7153/S. 3679), which provides funding for programs that support mental healthcare for healthcare providers.
Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
Letter to Senate leaders in support of the small business tax policies included in the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 (HR 7024)
Alternatives to PAIN Act
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
Support for the Alternatives to Prevent Addiction in the Nation (Alternatives to PAIN) Act (H.R. 7142/S. 3832) to prevent unnecessary exposure to opioids and ensure access to the wide array of FDA-approved, safe, and effective non-opioid pain management approaches for Americas seniors.
Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · Firm: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
Support for the RAPID Reserve Act (S 1052/HR 6802) which would encourage domestic production of critical medicines and incentivize manufacturers to increase their reserves and ramp up production, when necessary, to proactively prevent shortages. Support for legislation to reauthorize the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act (H.R. 7153/S. 3679), which provides funding for programs that support mental healthcare for healthcare providers. Concerns re: Tricare reimbursement for OMS procedures. Communication to Senate HELP Committee re: dental access to care
-Support for the Patients First Act (HR 9693), which would provide long term reform to the Medicare physician payment system. -Support for H.R. 8500, the Timely Access to Coverage Decisions Act of 2026, which would help to ensure that patients have access to medically necessary items and services by making the Medicare local coverage determination (LCD) process more predictable and meaningful. -Support for the Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act (S 5088/HR 9833), which would strengthen dental coverage under the Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) by prohibiting lifetime and annual dollar limits on dental benefits and requiring dental-only wraparound coverage for certain children.
-Support for the Improving Dental Administration Act (HR 7931), which would apply state dental insurance laws to ERISA dental plans operating in that state. -Support for the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (S 1677/HR 3277), which would require health insurers to cover treatment, including dental, for patients with congenital craniofacial anomalies. -Support for the No Surprises Act Enforcement Act (HR 4710), which would increase penalties for health plans and issuers that violate the laws balance billing requirements and establish consequences for failing to make required payments following an IDR determination in a timely manner. -Comments in response to the introduction of the Patients Deserve Price Tags Act (S 2355), which would increase healthcare price transparency requirements among hospitals, insurers and certain healthcare providers.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS via AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
2026 · second_quarter · Q2
Support for the Improving Dental Administration Act (HR 7931), which would apply state dental insurance laws to ERISA dental plans operating in that state. Support for the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (S 1677/HR 3277), which would require health insurers to cover treatment, including dental, for patients with congenital craniofacial anomalies.
Providing comments in response to draft legislative efforts to provide long term reform to the Medicare physician payment system.
Support for the Resident Education Deferred (REDI) Act (HR 2028/S 942), which would allow physicians and dentists to defer their student loans interest free during residency.
-Supporting S. 4008, the Promoting Dental Health Act, which would reauthorize the CDC DOH for five years. -urging appropriators to support health infrastructure investment across the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) including critical investments in oral health workforce, research, and prevention. -Encouraging congressional assistance to seek information from the Defense Health Agency, which administers the Tricare program, on the rates used to reimburse participating providers in the TRICARE Active Duty Dental Program (ADDP). -Urging CMS to use its existing authorities to ensure that Medicare Part D plans prioritize and ensure meaningful access to all FDA-approved, evidence-based, non-opioid medicines indicated for acute pain, including newly approved and first-in-class therapies. -Supporting the H-1Bs for Physicians and the Healthcare Workforce Act (HR 7961), which would exempt physicians, dentists and other healthcare workers from the new $100,000 fee for H-1B petitions as well as prohibit new H-1B fees that exceed the existing fees under the U.S. Code from being imposed on healthcare workers. -Urging apppropriators to reject policies that would prohibit or condition the eligibility of publication costs for federally funded research.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS via AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
2026 · first_quarter · Q1
Support for the Dental and Optometric Care (DOC) Access Act (HR 1521), which would prohibit dental and vision plans from capping fees on non-covered services Support for the Improving Dental Administration Act (HR 7931), which would apply state dental insurance laws to ERISA dental plans operating in that state. Support for reintroduction of the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (S 1677/HR 3277), which would require health insurers to cover treatment, including dental, for patients with congenital craniofacial anomalies.
Support for legislative efforts to provide long term reform to the Medicare physician payment system as well as repeal the 2.5 precent efficiency cut scheduled for CY 2026. Comments in response to the proposed rule, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA); Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027 that opposes reinstating the prohibition on non-pediatric dental services as an essential health benefit.
-Support for the RAPID Reserve Act (S 2062/HR 3955), which aims to address drug shortages by awarding federal contracts to American-based manufacturers of generic drugs to encourage domestic production of these critical medications as well as incentivize them to increase their reserves in preparation for possible future public health threats or supply chain challenges and ramp up their production capacity if necessary to proactively prevent shortages. -Support for the Mapping Americas Pharmaceutical Supply or MAPS Act (S 1784/HR 4191), which seeks conduct a risk assessment and supply chain map of all essential medicines to help identify vulnerabilities and potential national security risks. -Support for the Drug Shortages Prevention Act (S 2665), which would have required manufacturers to notify the FDA of heightened demand for crucial medicines that could lead to shortages -Support for the reintroduction of the following bill from the 118th Congress: The Drug Shortages Prevention and Quality Improvement Act, which aimed to implement reimbursement models to incentivize the production of generic injectables and extend expiration dates for lifesaving medications -Comments in response to the notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) Ensuring Safety Through Domestic Security With Made in America Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Essential Medicine Procurement by Medicare Participating Hospitals. -Encouraging congressional assistance to seek information from the Defense Health Agency, which administers the Tricare program, on the rates used to reimburse participating providers in the TRICARE Active Duty Dental Program (ADDP). -Support for FY 2027 appropriations for the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act. -Support for the Alternatives to Prevent Addiction in the Nation Act (H.R. 1227), which would reduce cost-sharing and prohibits the imposition of certain utilization requirements under the Medicare prescription drug benefit for certain non-opioid pain management drugs. -Urging CMS to communicate to Part D plan sponsors about the clinical importance of FDA-approved, clinically appropriate non-opioid acute pain treatment options and encourage appropriate formulary coverage ensuring beneficiary access to such approaches.
Support for the Resident Education Deferred (REDI) Act (HR 2028/S 942), which would allow physicians and dentists to defer their student loans interest free during residency. Comments on the Reimagining and Improving Student Education Notice of Proposed Rulemaking; RIN 1840-AD98
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS via AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
2025 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Support for the Dental and Optometric Care (DOC) Access Act (HR 1521), which would prohibit dental and vision plans from capping fees on non-covered services Support for reintroduction of the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (S 1677/HR 3277), 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 2028/S 942), which would allow physicians and dentists to defer their student loans interest free during residency.
Support for legislative efforts to provide long term reform to the Medicare physician payment system. Urging CMS to promptly fill the vacant Chief Dental Officer (CDO) position and to ensure that this role remains housed within the Office of the Administrator.
Support for the RAPID Reserve Act (S 2062/HR 3955), which aims to address drug shortages by awarding federal contracts to American-based manufacturers of generic drugs to encourage domestic production of these critical medications as well as incentivize them to increase their reserves in preparation for possible future public health threats or supply chain challenges and ramp up their production capacity if necessary to proactively prevent shortages. Support for the Mapping Americas Pharmaceutical Supply or MAPS Act (S 1784/HR 4191), which seeks conduct a risk assessment and supply chain map of all essential medicines to help identify vulnerabilities and potential national security risks. Support for the reintroduction of the following drug and supply bills from the 118th Congress: The Drug Shortages Prevention and Quality Improvement Act, which aimed to implement reimbursement models to incentivize the production of generic injectables and extend expiration dates for lifesaving medications and the Drug Shortages Prevention Act, which would have required manufacturers to notify the FDA of heightened demand for crucial medicines that could lead to shortages. Encouraging congressional assistance to seek information from the Defense Health Agency, which administers the Tricare program, on the rates used to reimburse participating providers in the TRICARE Active Duty Dental Program (ADDP).
Commenting against potential tariffs on imports of medical devices and supplies.
Urging the agency to issue clarifying guidance recognizing the entry into the U.S. of H-1B visa dentists and residents - including OMS faculty and OMS residents - as being in the interest of the country, thereby exempting them from the proclamation entitled, Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers and the required $100,000 H-1B visa issuance fee.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS via AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
2025 · third_quarter · Q3
Support for the Dental and Optometric Care (DOC) Access Act (HR 1521), which would prohibit dental and vision plans from capping fees on non-covered services Support for reintroduction of the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (S 1677/HR 3277), 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 2028/S 942), which would allow physicians and dentists to defer their student loans interest free during residency. Input to the Department of Education regarding implementation of student loan provisions from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB). Concerns to the U.S. Department of Education regarding proposed rulemaking on the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program that seeks to bar organizations from participating in the PSLF program if they engage in activities that have a substantial illegal purpose.
Support for H.R. 879, the bipartisan Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act, which would halt the 2.83 percent Medicare physician payment cut and provide a 6.62 percent update through the end of the year to address inflationary pressures.
Support for the RAPID Reserve Act (S 2062/HR 3955), which aims to address drug shortages by awarding federal contracts to American-based manufacturers of generic drugs to encourage domestic production of these critical medications as well as incentivize them to increase their reserves in preparation for possible future public health threats or supply chain challenges and ramp up their production capacity if necessary to proactively prevent shortages. Support for the Mapping Americas Pharmaceutical Supply or MAPS Act (S 1784/HR 4191), which seeks conduct a risk assessment and supply chain map of all essential medicines to help identify vulnerabilities and potential national security risks. Support for the reintroduction of the following drug and supply bills from the 118th Congress: The Drug Shortages Prevention and Quality Improvement Act, which aimed to implement reimbursement models to incentivize the production of generic injectables and extend expiration dates for lifesaving medications. Suggestions for deregulation within federal healthcare programs, specifically the request to Rescind Limitations on Notice and Consent Waivers for Non-Emergency Services under the No Surprises Act and to Streamline or Eliminate the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS). Comments to CMS expressing concern about implementation of the Non-Opioids Prevent Addiction in the Nation ("NOPAIN") Act as provided for in the CY 2026 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Systems Proposed Rule. Support for HR 4556, the the Protect Our Treatment for Enamel, Erosion, and Tooth Health (TEETH Act), which would require the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to commission an independent, rapid-response evidence review from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine before proposing updates to drinking water regulations that affect community water fluoridation.
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
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2025 · second_quarter · Q2
Support for H.R. 879, the bipartisan Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act, which would halt the 2.83 percent Medicare physician payment cut and provide a 6.62 percent update through the end of the year to address inflationary pressures. Support for including language in HR 1 to halt the current year cuts and provide long-term reform to the Medicare physician payment system. Concerns about medicaid-related provisions in HR 1.
Support for the Dental and Optometric Care (DOC) Access Act (HR 1521), which would prohibit dental and vision plans from capping fees on non-covered services Support for reintroduction of the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (S 1677/HR 3277), which would require health insurers to cover treatment, including dental, for patients with congenital craniofacial anomalies.
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2025 · first_quarter · Q1
Support for the Dental and Optometric Care (DOC) Access Act (HR 1521), which would prohibit dental and vision plans from capping fees onnon-covered services Support for reintroduction of the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act, which would require health insurers to cover treatment, including dental, for patientswith congenital craniofacial anomalies.
Support for the Resident Education Deferred (REDI) Act (HR 2028/S 942), which would allow physicians and dentists to defer their student loans interest free during residency. Support for H.R. 1758, the Dental Loan Repayment Assistance Act, which would allow full-time dental faculty members participating in the Health Resources and Services Administrations (HRSA) Dental Faculty Loan Repayment Program (DFLRP) to exclude from income the amount of their loan forgiveness from their federal income taxes.
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2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Support for Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (HR 2474) which would reform the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule by creating annual inflationary updates and the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (HR 6371) and Physician Fee Stabilization Act (S 4935), which would provide statutory changes to the budget neutrality requirement. 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.
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.
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2024 · third_quarter · Q3
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.
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2024 · second_quarter · Q2
Support for the RAPID Reserve Act (S 1052/HR 6802) which would encourage domestic production of critical medicines and incentivize manufacturers to increase their reserves and ramp up production, when necessary, to proactively prevent shortages. Support for legislation to reauthorize the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act (H.R. 7153/S. 3679), which provides funding for programs that support mental healthcare for healthcare providers. Concerns re: Tricare reimbursement for OMS procedures. Communication to Senate HELP Committee re: dental access to care
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 H.R. 7814, which would allow full-time faculty members participating in the Health Resources and Services Administrations (HRSA) Dental Faculty Loan Repayment Program (DFLRP) to exclude from income the amount of their loan forgiveness from their federal income taxes.
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2024 · first_quarter · Q1
Letter to Senate leaders in support of the small business tax policies included in the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 (HR 7024)
Support for the Alternatives to Prevent Addiction in the Nation (Alternatives to PAIN) Act (H.R. 7142/S. 3832) to prevent unnecessary exposure to opioids and ensure access to the wide array of FDA-approved, safe, and effective non-opioid pain management approaches for Americas seniors.
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.
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2023 · fourth_quarter · Q4
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. Comments to congressional leaders in support of reauthorizing the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act and comments to House E&C leaders in regarding legislative strategies to address drug shortages. Support of HR 3843, which would reauthorize the Action for Dental Health program for an additional five years. Comment to HHS in response to the Discrimination on the Basis of Disability in Health and Human Service Programs or Activities Proposed Rule.
Comments in support of congressional efforts to explore long-term payment solutions to the Medicare physician payment system. Support for Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (HR 2474) which would reform the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule by creating annual inflationary updates. 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. Efforts to urge Congress to halt the implementation of Healthcare Common Procedure Coding Systems add-on code G2211 in the calendar year (CY) 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) proposed rule.
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2023 · third_quarter · Q3
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. Meeting request to the Department of Education to discuss student debt for OMS residents.
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. Comments to congressional leaders in support of reauthorizing the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act and comments to House E&C leaders in regarding legislative strategies to address drug shortages. Support of HR 3843, which would reauthorize the Action for Dental Health program for an additional five years.
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2023 · second_quarter · Q2
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.
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.
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2023 · first_quarter · Q1
Comments re: implementation of the MATE Act
Comments in support of congressional efforts to explore long-term payment solutions to the Medicare physician payment system.
Support for the Dental and Optometric Care (DOC) Access Act (HR 1385), 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.
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2022 · fourth_quarter · Q4
- 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.
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2022 · third_quarter · Q3
- 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.
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2022 · second_quarter · Q2
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. - 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.
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2022 · first_quarter · Q1
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.
Comments to Occupational Safety and Health Administration re: its Emergency Temporary Standard. More specifically, research to consider when the agency transitions it to a permanent regulation.
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2021 · fourth_quarter · Q4
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.
-Prescription drug abuse prevention - sharing the association's efforts to educate our members.
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2021 · third_quarter · Q3
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.
Filing targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, White House Office
Support for the Resident Education Deferred (REDI) Act (HR 2028/S 942), which would allow physicians and dentists to defer their student loans interest free during residency. Support for H.R. 1758, the Dental Loan Repayment Assistance Act, which would allow full-time dental faculty members participating in the Health Resources and Services Administrations (HRSA) Dental Faculty Loan Repayment Program (DFLRP) to exclude from income the amount of their loan forgiveness from their federal income taxes. Opposing student loan reforms in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (HR 1) -specifically the elimination of the Grad Plus Loan program, the implementation of federal loan caps and the prohibition of time spent in medical and dental residency from counting toward public service loan forgiveness (PSLF).
Support for the RAPID Reserve Act (S 2062/HR 3955), which aims to address drug shortages by awarding federal contracts to American-based manufacturers of generic drugs to encourage domestic production of these critical medications as well as incentivize them to increase their reserves in preparation for possible future public health threats or supply chain challenges and ramp up their production capacity if necessary to proactively prevent shortages. Support for the Mapping Americas Pharmaceutical Supply or MAPS Act (S 1784/HR 4191), which seeks conduct a risk assessment and supply chain map of all essential medicines to help identify vulnerabilities and potential national security risks. Support for the reintroduction of the following drug and supply bills from the 118th Congress: The Drug Shortages Prevention and Quality Improvement Act, which aimed to implement reimbursement models to incentivize the production of generic injectables and extend expiration dates for lifesaving medications. Support for legislation to reauthorize the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act (H.R. 929/S. 266), which provides funding for programs that support mental healthcare for healthcare providers. Ask the DOD to maintain current water fluoridation levels on overseas bases. Suggestions for deregulation within federal healthcare programs. Support for the Alternatives to Prevent Addiction in the Nation (Alternatives to PAIN) Act (H.R. 1227/S. 475)
Support for the extension of several small business tax reductions and opposition to the removal of the pass-through entity tax deduction in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (HR 1)
Opposition to potential U.S. tariffs on pharmaceutical drugs and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Support for H.R. 879, the bipartisan Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act, which would halt the 2.83 percent Medicare physician payment cut and provide a 6.62 percent update through the end of the year to address inflationary pressures.
Support for the reintroduction of the following drug and supply bills from the 118th Congress: The RAPID Reserve Act, which aimed to address drug shortages by awarding federal contracts to American-based manufacturers of generic drugs to encourage domestic production of these critical medications as well as incentivize them to increase their reserves in preparation for possible future public health threats or supply chain challenges and ramp up their production capacity if necessary to proactively prevent shortages. The Mapping Americas Pharmaceutical Supply or MAPS Act, which sought to establish a comprehensive database to track the entire pharmaceutical supply chain. The Drug Shortages Prevention Act, which would have required manufacturers to notify the FDA of heightened demand for crucial medicines that could lead to shortages. The Drug Shortages Prevention and Quality Improvement Act, which aimed to implement reimbursement models to incentivize the production of generic injectables and extend expiration dates for lifesaving medications. Support for legislation to reauthorize the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act (H.R. 929/S. 266), which provides funding for programs that support mental healthcare for healthcare providers. Ask the EPA to appeal a US District Four ruling in Food & Water Watch v EPA regarding water fluoridation.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Support for the RAPID Reserve Act (S 1052/HR 6802) which would encourage domestic production of critical medicines and incentivize manufacturers to increase their reserves and ramp up production, when necessary, to proactively prevent shortages. Support for legislation to reauthorize the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act (H.R. 7153/S. 3679), which provides funding for programs that support mental healthcare for healthcare providers.
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.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Support for Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (HR 2474) which would reform the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule by creating annual inflationary updates and the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (HR 6371) and Physician Fee Stabilization Act (S 4935), which would provide statutory changes to the budget neutrality requirement. 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.
Support for the RAPID Reserve Act (S 1052/HR 6802) which would encourage domestic production of critical medicines and incentivize manufacturers to increase their reserves and ramp up production, when necessary, to proactively prevent shortages. Support for legislation to reauthorize the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act (H.R. 7153/S. 3679), which provides funding for programs that support mental healthcare for healthcare providers. Concerns re: Tricare reimbursement for OMS procedures. Comments in response to the CY 2025 HOPPS/ASC proposed rule and Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule regarding coverage and payment for dental procedures.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Support for Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (HR 2474) which would reform the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule by creating annual inflationary updates. 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.
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.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Support for the RAPID Reserve Act (S 1052/HR 6802) which would encourage domestic production of critical medicines and incentivize manufacturers to increase their reserves and ramp up production, when necessary, to proactively prevent shortages. Support for legislation to reauthorize the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act (H.R. 7153/S. 3679), which provides funding for programs that support mental healthcare for healthcare providers.
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 Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (HR 2474) which would reform the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule by creating annual inflationary updates. 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 to CMS re: use of American Dental Association (ADA) Dental Claim Form for Medicare covered dental services. Comments to CMS re: Dental Recommendations for CY 2025 Review Comments regarding the Medicaid Managed Care proposed rule and the Medicaid Equal Access Proposed Rule. Comments to CMS for CY 2025 ASC Covered Procedures List. Comments to CMS on dental codes for CY 2025 APC assignment.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
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. Comments to CMS on the Federal Independent Dispute Resolution Process Administrative Fee and Certified IDR Entity Fee Ranges Proposed Rule
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.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Comments in support of congressional efforts to explore long-term payment solutions to the Medicare physician payment system. Support for Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (HR 2474) which would reform the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule by creating annual inflationary updates. 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. Comments on the proposed rule, CMS-2439-P, Medicaid Program; Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Managed Care Access, Finance, and Quality. Comments on the proposed rule, CMS-2442-P, Medicaid Program; Ensuring Access to Medicaid Services.
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.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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 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.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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.
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
-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 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: 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) Comments re: EOBs and GFEs stemming from the No Surprises Act
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
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 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.
-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.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
Support for legislation to provide interest free deferment for physician and dental residents (HR 4122/S 3658)
- 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 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.
Filing targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
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 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.
-Prescription drug abuse prevention - sharing the association's efforts to educate our members.
Support for legislation to provide interest free deferment for physician and dental residents (HR 4122/S 3658)
Filing targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
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 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 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.
Filing targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of