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ADEA United States Interactive Legislative Tracking Map - December 2014

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Introduced in 2013, the ADEA United States Interactive Legislative Tracking Map provides access to the most up-to-date information on state legislation of interest to academic dentistry.
Published On 12/9/2014

FTC Weighs in on Texas Dental Board Rules Concerning Dental Service Organizations

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In a letter dated October 6, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) responded to an invitation for public comments on two rules proposed by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (Board).

The proposed rules at issue are as follows: Proposed 22 TEX. ADMIN. CODE §108.70 imposes new restrictions on the ability of Texas dentists to enter into contracts with “unlicensed persons” for the provision of nonclinical services, such as administrative support and business functions.

Published On 11/10/2014

Gubernatorial Election Results

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On November 4, 2014, gubernatorial elections were held in 36 states; however as of November 6, election results were not final in Alaska and Vermont.
Published On 11/10/2014

Results of State Ballot Measures Impacting Dentistry and Higher Education

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Several states placed measures on the general election ballot that directly impact dentistry and/or higher education policy.
Published On 11/10/2014

ADEA United States Interactive Legislative Tracking Map - November 2014

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Introduced in 2013, the ADEA United States Interactive Legislative Tracking Map provides access to the most up-to-date information on state legislation of interest to academic dentistry.
Published On 11/10/2014

Governor of California Signs Teledentistry Bill into Law

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On September 27, Gov. Jerry Brown (D-CA) signed into law A.B. 1174. The new law adds teledentristy to a list of specialty health care services for which face-to-face contact is not required in order to claim reimbursement from Medi-Cal, the state’s Medicaid program. The legislation will take effect on January 1.

Published On 10/9/2014

National Governors Association to Focus on Medicaid Transformation

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The National Governors Association (NGA) announced that Alabama, Nevada and Washington will participate in a year-long project to examine ways to spur changes in how states pay for Medicaid and other health care services.
Published On 10/9/2014

National Governors Association Announces Leadership for Education and Health Committees

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The National Governors Association (NGA) announced the new leadership of NGA’s five standing committees for the 2014–2015 year.
Published On 10/9/2014

DEA Announces Tighter Restrictions on Hydrocodone Combination Products as States Continue Working to Reduce Prescription Drug Abuse

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On August 22, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced that hydrocodone combination products (HCPs), which include opioids such as Vicodin, Lorcet, Lortab and Norco, will be reclassified as Schedule II substances and subject to tighter restrictions.
Published On 10/9/2014

ADEA State Advocacy Toolkit - October 2014

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ADEA has developed a State Advocacy Toolkit, enabling ADEA members to more effectively advocate for dental education and dental and craniofacial research.
Published On 10/9/2014
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