News

Nov 26, 2024

ADA joins panel on ERISA at National Council of Insurance Legislators meeting

ERISA empowers the federal government to regulate self-funded dental plans, and some carriers argue it supersedes state insurance laws.

Nov 25, 2024

ADA objects to Florida surgeon general’s stance on water fluoridation

The ADA expressed opposition to comments made by Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo, M.D., about community water fluoridation.

Nov 25, 2024

FAQ addresses HIPAA administrative simplification requirements

Administrative simplification requirements govern how covered providers must conduct electronic administrative health care transactions.

Nov 21, 2024

My View: How are you doing, really?

Collaboration between organized dentistry, regulators, educators and clinicians is essential to addressing mental health.

Nov 20, 2024

Dentech panels focus on driving innovation, promoting global oral health

Leaders from research, industry, academia and venture capital gathered for ADA Forsyth dentech 2024.

Nov 19, 2024

What to know about HIPAA right of access

Patients have the right to access their health records under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act’s Privacy Rule.

Nov 19, 2024

Ushering in a new era at the ADA

ADA News connected with Ron Lemmo, D.D.S., chair of the Strategic Forecasting Committee, about what strategic forecasting means for the ADA.

Nov 15, 2024

ADA asks CMS to allow consumers to use tax credits for dental care under certain Affordable Care Act plans

The ADA remarked on CMS' proposed Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters, which doesn't include significant changes to the dental market.

Nov 15, 2024

Three ADPAC-supported member dentists reelected to Congress

Three ADA members supported by the American Dental Political Action Committee were reelected to Congress.