SRINIVASAN VARADARAJAN

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.

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.

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.

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

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS