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Government AffairsAdvocating for the SpecialtyNow more than ever, your practice is governed by the decisions made by officials in Washington and in state capitals across the country. AAOMS works to insure that those making decisions understand the issues that affect your patients. 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 electing candidates who support the specialty through OMSPAC, the specialty's political action committee (PAC). News2007 Year-End Summary of State Scope of Practice IssuesPosted January 17, 2008 in State IssuesThe only state to introduce legislation in 2007 to impact the scope of oral and maxillofacial surgeons is New York. NY AB 7044 would amend the definition of dentistry to allow "any dentist who has additional education and training approved by the department, including any board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon or equivalent, may perform any procedure involving the hard or soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial area, provided he or she has been granted privileges for such procedures by a hospital licensed by the health department." The remains active and is expected to be carried over to 2008. Tags: Scope of Practice2007 Year-End Summary of State Anesthesia-Sedation ActivityPosted January 17, 2008 in State IssuesSeveral states have increased requirements for various levels of sedation. Tags: Anesthesia2007 Year-End Summary of State Insurance IssuesPosted January 17, 2008 in State IssuesTags: InsuranceDr. Tucker praises Rep. McCarthy's support of the CARES ActPosted July 20, 2007 in Federal IssuesAAOMS President W. Mark Tucker, DDS, recently wrote a letter to Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy praising her leadership in introducing the Children's Access to Reconstructive Evaluation and Surgery (CARES) Act. Tags: Craniofacial AnomaliesCraniofacial Anomalies Legislation Finds Support in both the House and SenatePosted July 2, 2007 in Federal IssuesAAOMS-supported legislation has been introduced in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate to protect and promote access to treatment for childhood deformities and craniofacial abnormalities such as cleft lip and palate. Tags: Craniofacial AnomaliesArchivesBy MonthBy CategoryBy Topic |
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