Repeal of insurance antitrust exemption included in House health care reform proposal

Washington—Repeal of the health insurance industry's antitrust exemption, an ADA  member-driven "ask," won U.S. House of Representatives approval Nov. 7 in health care reform legislation awaiting Senate action. Go to full story.

FTC delays enforcement of Red Flags rule to June 1

Washington—The FTC agreed Oct. 30 to a congressional request for "further delay" to June 1, 2010, of the Red Flags Rule as grassroots dentists urged final action on legislation to exempt most dental offices. Go to full story.

HHS issues interim rule affecting enforcement provisions of HITECH Act

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights last month issued an interim final rule that affects enforcement provisions of the HITECH Act. The interim final rule, which is effective Nov. 30, was adopted pursuant to new HITECH penalty provisions that apply to violations occurring after Feb. 17, 2009. Go to full story.

ADA members eligible for savings on Whirlpool products

ADA members now have the opportunity to receive substantial savings on products for their kitchen, laundry room, garage and home. Whirlpool Corp., the leading provider of energy efficient appliances such as dishwashers, washers, dryers and refrigerators, was endorsed by ADA Business Resources earlier this month. Go to full story.

ViewPoint
The emerging Generation 'G'

Many of you reading this column are classified as baby boomers. If not, you are probably associated with Generation X or Generation Y or Z or whatever follows in the alphabet. Go to full editorial.

For H1N1 vaccine, check state, local health departments

Atlanta—For dentists who aren't sure where to get the H1N1 vaccine, the ADA recommends contacting their state or local health department to see where the vaccine is available. They can also check with local pharmacists. Go to full story.

Children's dental access grant applications sought

Healthy Smiles, Healthy Children: the Foundation of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry has launched three new grant initiatives designed to improve children's oral health. Go to full story.

Dr. Coleman Gertler, past ADA Trustee, dies at 87

Bayside, Wis.— Though retired from the practice of orthodontics since the mid-1980s, Dr. Coleman Gertler remained a champion for the profession—serving as a mentor to dental students at Marquette University School of Dentistry in Milwaukee. Go to full story.

Dentists cut expenses, delay plans, purchases

As the country's financial and business sectors focus on getting growth back on track, so do U.S. dentists. That news was revealed in third quarter survey results from the ADA's Quarterly Survey of Economic Confidence. Go to full story.

ADA House considers ethics matters

Honolulu—The ADA House of Delegates registered its support for collaborative efforts on the part of several councils and dental organizations to address ethical issues in dental education and practice. Go to full story.

Student-run club stresses ethics

Los Angeles—Dental students are the driving force behind a resurgence in ethics and professionalism at several U.S. dental schools. Go to full story.

ADA House acts on dental benefit policies, guidelines, standards

Honolulu—Here follows a summary of actions related to the Council on Dental Benefit Program and ADA Standards Committee on Dental Informatics passed by the 2009 ADA House of Delegates last month. Go to full story.

Dentist's 'passion' helps raise funds for cancer research and treatment

Perris, Calif.—A Michigan dentist formed one of the links when 181 women set a new Women's World Skydiving Record here Sept. 26. Go to full story.

Delegates vote to study retired member needs

Honolulu—Through passage of Resolution 76H-2009, the ADA House of Delegates directed the ADA to seek ways to increase membership value for retiring and retired dentists. Go to full story.

Education actions span range of issues

Honolulu—The following are resolutions adopted by the 2009 House of Delegates under the Dental Education and Related Matters Reference Committee. Go to full story.

2009 House acts on risk assessment

Honolulu—The dental benefits industry is discussing adding its assessment of the risk of disease in beneficiaries as a part of benefits determination. In anticipation of that possibility, the Council on Dental Benefit Programs' Office of Quality Assessment and Improvement, in consultation with other Association agencies, recommended the establishment by the ADA of risk assessment principles when risk assessment is used in dental benefit plans. Go to full story.

Patient rights, ethics considered

Honolulu—The following are legal and legislative-related resolutions adopted by the 2009 House of Delegates during the ADA annual session in October. Go to full story.

Resolutions seek ERISA, student loan reforms

Honolulu—The Reference Committee on Legal, Legislative and Public Affairs Matters had an active health policy agenda to consider at annual session. Go to full story.

Case volume requirements
ADA member complaints prompt action at 2009 HOD

Honolulu—In response to company decisions to impose case volume and education requirements, the ADA House of Delegates passed a resolution that prohibits the Association from permitting the exhibition, sponsorship or advertising of any products or services that impose such requirements—unless the promoter has justified the specific volume requirement to the satisfaction of the ADA with scientifically sound data. Go to full story.

Science resolutions
House acts on bisphosphonates, tooth whitening

Honolulu—The following are science-related resolutions adopted by the 2009 House of Delegates during the ADA annual session in October. Go to full story.