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Stay informed with this comprehensive collection of advocacy news and comment letters relevant to oral and maxillofacial surgeons. Explore the latest updates, insights and developments shaping advocacy efforts nationwide.

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AAOMS Advocacy Insider – June 11, 2026

New law expands Connecticut scope of practice

House committee passes Medicare payment reform bill

Oral health education and workforce bill passes House committee

White House releases updated strategy to reduce drug misuse

Trump administration announces healthcare leadership changes

Federal student loan changes coming July 1

OMS seat added to Arizona dental board

H1B Visa Letter

AAOMS Advocacy Insider – May 14, 2026

Medicaid dental reforms passed in Kentucky, Maine

Specialty recognition addressed in Kentucky, Ohio

Dental coalition urges federal oral health investment

Education Department finalizes student loan changes  

Coalition letter to appropriators re: oral health infrastructure

Insurance bills advance in several states

White House budget recommends HHS cuts

Federal dental insurance reform legislation introduced

AAOMS Advocacy Insider – April 9, 2026

Coalition letter to CMS re: access to non opioid medicines in Medicare Part D

Coalition letter on CMS proposed rule re: hospital PPE and essential medicine procurement

Coalition letters to congressional appropriators re: Lorna Breen Act

Coalition thank you letter to House sponsors of the Improving Dental Administration Act

AAOMS Advocacy Insider – March 12, 2026

Coalition letter re: 2027 ACA Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters

Virginia General Assembly adopts OPA model

NIH director to serve as temporary CDC head

AAOMS weighs in on student loan proposed rule

ODC letter requesting implementation delay of RISE Proposed Rule

AAOMS Comments on RISE Proposed Rule

Letter from AAOMS to Medicaid Medicare Chip Services Dental Association re: Anesthesia Policy Recommendations in Medicaid

AAOMS Advocacy Insider – February 12, 2026

Washington state defends anesthesia model

Congress passes bill to fund federal healthcare programs

AAOMS Advocacy Insider – December 11, 2025

Chief Dental Officer departs CMS

Federal shutdown comes to an end 

Coalition letter to CMS Administrator Oz re: Chief Dental Officer

FDA limits access to fluoride supplements

AAOMS seeks H1-B visa exemption for OMSs and OMS residents

CFPB says federal law overrides state bans on medical debt reporting

Student loan forgiveness deal reached with Trump Administration

New rule restricts PSLF for employees of certain organizations

AAOMS letter re H-1B visa

Court denies class action in Delta Dental antitrust case

State vaccination policy shifts occurring

AAOMS comments on NCOIL Prior Authorization Model Act

FTC shifts focus on non-competes

FDA issues alert regarding acetaminophen products

Coalition letter to Dept. of Ed re: PSLF proposed rule

Support Letter NCOIL Transparency in Dental Benefits Contracting Model Act

Coalition letter to CMS re: implementation of NOPAIN Act

Redistricting efforts may spark sudden statehouse activity

Director of CDC dismissed

AAOMS comments on student loan reforms

Congress returns from recess, faces funding showdown

AAOMS comment letter to CMS re: QPP, MIPS and MVPs

AAOMS/ADA Comment Letter on NCOIL Prior Authorization

2026 NPRM Medicare PFS

2026 NPRM HOPPS ASC Payment System

Coalition letter to Dept of Ed re OBBB implementation

FDA announces end of IV saline shortage

HHS limits eligibility to federal programs 

Judge blocks medical debt removal rule

Bill to combat illicit fentanyl signed into law

DEA and CDC leaders confirmed

FDA mandates opioid label changes

Coalition thank you letter to TEETH Act sponsor

Urge Congress to prevent Jan. 1 Medicare payment cuts

Trump administration fills healthcare posts

Coalition letter to congressional leaders in support of S 3679/HR 7153, the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act

Coalition letter to the Ohio Dental Board RE: specialty advertising

California makes changes to EFCS Permits

Oregon allows local anesthesia administration by EFDAs

New Hampshire battling anesthesia restrictions

U.S. solicitor general asked to weigh in on ERISA case

New rule aimed at recurring subscriptions

FTC issues final rule on deceptive consumer reviews

AAOMS-NHSOMS Comment Letter to the New Hampshire Board of Dental Examiners RE: Actions on Den 304

Illinois law addresses jaw injuries

Oral healthcare access bill introduced in House

Congress adjourns after passing temporary funding

Student loan repayment ‘on-ramp’ period ends

DDH Commission begins initial planning

Federal judge strikes down FTC noncompete ban

Coalition letter opposing Maine CRNA opt-out

Coalition Comments on 2025 HOPPS/ASC Proposed Rule

AAOMS Comments on 2025 HOPPS/ASC Proposed Rule

AAOMS Comments on 2025 Medicare Fee Schedule Proposed Rule

AAOMS Comments on 2025 HOPPS/ASC Proposed Rule

Pennsylvania addresses virtual credit cards

ED contacts borrowers about potential relief

Updated SAVE Plan guidance released

Congress recesses for the summer

AAOMS Comment Letter to New Hampshire Board of Dental Examiners RE: Den 304 Proposal

Supreme Court ruling limits federal agency authority

DDH Compact Commission timeline announced

Washington amends physician licensure requirements

Ohio passes bill to end artificial dental insurance caps

Court allows SAVE Plan to resume

New anesthesia regulations adopted in North Carolina

Non-economic damages cap raised in Colorado

Congress to end the year with unfinished business

Ohio overhauls anesthesia regulations

Many lose coverage as states revaluate Medicaid enrollment

DEA and HHS extend telemedicine flexibilities through 2024

AAOMS comments to HHS on the Discrimination on the Basis of Disability in Health and Human Service Programs or Activities Proposed Rule

AAOMS comment re: Federal IDR Process Administrative Fee Proposed Rule

AAOMS comment re: Federal IDR Process Administrative Fee Proposed Rule

DANB exam to be offered in Spanish

FTC warns borrowers against student loan scams

Advocate in support of federal student loan repayment reform

TSA Letter to Gov. Abbott Urging Refusal to Opt Out

AADB develops Dental and Dental Hygiene Compact

Newest student loan repayment program officially opens

AAOMS responds to CMS on cuts, facility access and more

Coalition letter to CMS regarding Proposed Outpatient Hospital/ASC Payment Rule

Congress returns to Washington, D.C. with full agenda

AAOMS comment re: Hospital Outpatient and ASC Payment Systems 2024 Proposed Rule

AAOMS comment re: Medicare Physician Fee Schedule 2024 Proposed Rule

AAOMS Letter to E&C Chair Rogers Re: Drug Shortages

AAOMS Letter to Congressional Leaders Re: PAHPA Reauthorization

AAOMS comment letter to NCOIL Re: Medical Loss Ratios (MLR) for Dental Health Care Services Plans Model Act

Medical Loss Ratios (MLR) for Dental Health Care Services Plans Model Act

Oregon enacts dental assistant, insurance bills

New student loan repayment website released

Nonprescription opioid antagonist nasal spray approved

House moves forward on pricing transparency

Maine implements dental loss ratio rule

ODC Comment letter to NCOIL Re: Medical Loss Ratios (MLR) for Dental Health Care Services Plans Mode

ODC letter in support of HR 3843, to reauthorize the Action for Dental Health program

Delaware enables independent CRNA practice

Urge Congress to support the REDI Act

Colo., Nev. act on dental loss ratios

ODC Comments re: Medicaid Equal Access Proposed Rule

ODC Comments re: Medicaid Managed Care Proposed Rule

Supreme Court strikes down student loan forgiveness plan

Dental therapy recognized in Washington

House passes legislation targeting fentanyl-related substances

AAOMS advocates for student loan relief

AAOMS comment re: Patient Provider Dispute Resolution Requirements

FDA approves prescription nasal spray to reverse opioid overdose

Urge Congress to support the REDI Act

Colo., Nev. act on dental loss ratios

ODC Comments re: Medicaid Equal Access Proposed Rule

ODC Comments re: Medicaid Managed Care Proposed Rule

Supreme Court strikes down student loan forgiveness plan

Dental therapy recognized in Washington

House passes legislation targeting fentanyl-related substances

AAOMS advocates for student loan relief

AAOMS comment re: Patient Provider Dispute Resolution Requirements

FDA approves prescription nasal spray to reverse opioid overdose

Physician and dentist coalition letter to HELP leaders re: REDI Act

Register for complimentary MATE Act webinar

ODC letter to House sponsors of the DOC Access Act (HR 1385)

ODC letter to Senate sponsors of the DOC Access Act (S 1424)

FDA announces mail back envelope program for opioids

AAOMS letter in support of the SAVE Act (HR 2584)

Coalition letter to support HR 2474, the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act

AAOMS letter to Rep. Simpson on SMILED Act (HR 1422)

Senate subcommittee holds hearing on oral health

ODC letter to Rep. Simpson on SMILED Act (HR 1422)

FDA approves Narcan naloxone nasal spray for OTC use

DEA announces MATE Act training requirement

Urge Congress to support the REDI Act

AAOMS letter to Senate Finance Healthcare Subcommittee re oral health access

ODC letter to Senate HELP Committee re: workforce shortages

AAOMS letter to Senate HELP Committee on workforce shortages

AAOMS-led student loan bill reintroduced

Guidance sought on MATE Act

Physician and dentist coalition letter to Senate REDI Act sponsors

AAOMS thank you to REDI Act bill sponsors

Medical Loss Ratios (MLR) for Dental Health Care Services Plans Model Act

Physician and dentist coalition letter to House REDI Act sponsors

Comment Letter on MAT/MATE Act Implementation

DEA releases proposed rule for permanent telemedicine prescribing

AAOMS comment letter to NCOIL Re: Medical Loss Ratios (MLR) for Dental Health Care Services Plans Model Act

AAOMS recommendations to CMS for addition to the ASC Covered Procedures List for CY 2024

AAOMS comments re: CY 2024 Medicare Advantage Policy and Technical Changes Proposed Rule

AAOMS dental recommendations to CMS for CY 2024

Coalition Letter to 118th Congress on Medicare Conversion Factor

Coalition letter to CMS for clarification of APC rate for new HCPCS facility code

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