100 likes | 217 Views
ADA’s Division of Government Affairs. Working for Dentists, Patients and the Dental Profession. ADA’s Division of Government Affairs. Issues that Keep Me Up at Night: ACA Implementation Workforce (DTs) 3 rd Party Payer Issues (Antitrust & ERISA) State/Federal Regulation
E N D
ADA’s Division of Government Affairs Working for Dentists, Patients and the Dental Profession
ADA’s Division of Government Affairs Issues that Keep Me Up at Night: • ACA Implementation • Workforce (DTs) • 3rd Party Payer Issues (Antitrust & ERISA) • State/Federal Regulation • Student Debt
ADA’s Division of Government Affairs Protecting Dentists and the Dental Profession
ADA’s Division of Government Affairs “…one of the most formidable lobbies in Washington: the American Dental Association” The Wall Street Journal
Action for Dental Health: Dentists Making a Difference Provide Care Now: • Give Kids a Smile (GKAS) and Mission of Mercy (MoM) Programs • Emergency Room Referral • Nursing Home Care
Action for Dental Health: Dentists Making a Difference Strengthen and Expand the Public/Private Safety Net: • Private-practice dentists contract with Federally Qualified Health Centers • Simplify Administration of Medicaid
Action for Dental Health: Dentists Making a Difference Bring Dental Education and Prevention into Communities: • Fluoridate drinking water • Increase the number of Community Dental Health Coordinators (CDHCs) • Strengthen collaborations with other health professionals
ADA’s Division of Government Affairs Government Involvement: The Paradox
ADA’s Center for Professional Success Success.ADA.org
ADA’s Division of Government Affairs Mike Graham 202-789-5167 grahamm@ada.org