Advocacy & Government Affairs
AAOMS Governmental Affairs advocates on behalf of the specialty by monitoring federal and state legislative and regulatory issues, encouraging member action through grassroots participation, and backing candidates who support the goals of the specialty through OMSPAC. For additional governmental affairs updates please check out the AAOMS Advocacy E-Newsletter.
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Take Action
Join us in increasing the visibility of the oral and maxillofacial surgery profession on Capitol Hill today! Learn about grassroots advocacy, how to take action and other ways to get involved to support the specialty.
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Government Affairs Publications & Video Updates
AAOMS works to keep members updated on legislative and regulatory action on both the federal and state level. AAOMS Government Affairs publications provide summaries of bills and articles that directly affect your practice and patients.
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Advocacy White Papers
The Committee on Governmental Affairs, with approval from the AAOMS Board of Trustees, developed the following advocacy white papers for use in legislative and regulatory advocacy.
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Issues
Learn more about the issues affecting your practice and what AAOMS is doing to address them.
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OMSPAC
OMSPAC is the bi-partisan political action committee of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. Its goal is to support and elect pro-OMS candidates on the federal level. Please note, this link will take you to omspac.org.
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Day on the Hill
This is a unique opportunity for you to act as a political advocate for the specialty and have a real impact on federal health care policy, regardless of your previous political/advocacy experience.
AAOMS joins ADA in SCOTUS brief on ERISA
Jun 17, 2024AAOMS comments to HELP Committee in response to dental care access and affordability hearing
May 30, 2024Coalition letter to HELP Committee in support of S 3679/HR 7153 to reauthorize the Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act
May 23, 2024AAOMS letter to congressional leaders regarding drug shortages
Apr 29, 2024Organized Dentistry Coalition letter in support of HR 7814, the Dental Loan Repayment Assistance Act of 2024
Apr 02, 2024Letter in support of the Alternatives to PAIN Act
Mar 05, 2024AAOMS comments to CMS on dental codes for CY 2025 APC assignment
Feb 28, 2024AAOMS comments to CMS for CY 2025 ASC Covered Procedures List
Feb 28, 2024Organized Dentistry Coalition letter to Senate leaders in support of tax reform
Feb 19, 2024Coalition letter in support of reauthorizing the Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act
Feb 15, 2024AAOMS dental recommendations to CMS for CY 2025
Feb 06, 2024AAOMS comments to CMS on dental claim form acceptance
Feb 06, 2024Comment letter to ND Dental Board regarding anesthesia provisions
Jan 29, 2024AAOMS comments to HHS on the Discrimination on the Basis of Disability in Health and Human Service Programs or Activities Proposed Rule
Nov 06, 2023AAOMS comment re: Federal IDR Process Administrative Fee Proposed Rule
Oct 24, 2023