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AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
Organization · IL
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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 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.
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.
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.