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AAE Advocacy Action Center<\/h1>\r\n

The American Association of Endodontists is dedicated to advancing the art and science of endodontics and to promoting the highest standards of patient care.<\/h2>\r\n

The AAE is the voice of its members and their patients by advocating one standard of endodontic practice, enhancing understanding of the clinical complexities of the specialty, improving dental benefits in endodontics, and emphasizing the importance of treatment planning and referral at state and federal levels.<\/p>\r\n

To learn more about legislative activity occurring in your state, please click on your respective state below.<\/p>\r\n

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Mississippi<\/a>
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Montana<\/a> Nebraska<\/a>
Nevada<\/a>
New Hampshire<\/a>
New Jersey<\/a>
New Mexico<\/a>
New York<\/a>
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Ohio<\/a>
Oklahoma<\/a>
Oregon<\/a>
Pennsylvania<\/a> Rhode Island<\/a>
South Carolina<\/a>
South Dakota<\/a>
Tennessee<\/a>
Texas<\/a>
Utah<\/a>
Vermont<\/a>
Virginia<\/a>
Washington<\/a>
West Virginia<\/a>
Wisconsin<\/a>
Wyoming<\/a><\/p>\r\n

FEDERAL ISSUES<\/h1>\r\n

An Update on H.R. 4122, The Resident Education Deferred Interest (REDI) Act<\/h1>\r\n

The AAE supports the passage of the REDI Act – a measure meant to provide student loan relief. This proposal seeks to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide interest-free deferment on student loans for borrowers in a medical or dental internship or residency program. Unfortunately, this critical legislation didn’t pass during this session of Congress. The AAE is committed to working with stakeholders and members toward this critical reform in the upcoming Congressional session year. Additionally, the Association signed on to letters with other dental organizations.<\/p>\r\n

View Letter to Congressional Leaders<\/a><\/p>\r\n

AAE Advocacy News<\/h2>\r\n

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AAE Endorses Medical Loss Rations for Dental Plans<\/a><\/h3>\r\n

The American Association of Endodontists has endorsed “Yes on Question 2 in Massachusetts,” a ballot initiative on the November 2022 ballot that seeks to reform dental insurance Medical Loss\u2026<\/p>\r\n

\u00bb Learn more<\/a><\/p>\r\n

AAE Represents Endodontists at June Dental Quality Alliance Meeting<\/a><\/h3>\r\n

As a part of the AAE’s ongoing advocacy efforts, Dr. Beth Ann Damas and Association staff joined the Dental Quality Alliance (DQA) for their biannual meeting on June 3, 2022. Developed by the ADA, the DQA works to advance performance measurement to improve oral health, patient care and safety through a consensus-building process.<\/p>\r\n

\u00bb Learn more<\/a><\/p>\r\n

AAE Provides Update How No Surprises Act May Affect Endodontists<\/a><\/h3>\r\n

The No Surprises Act (NSA) and subsequent regulations launched on January 1, 2022 have established federal protections that mitigate the financial burden on consumers when health plans deny care provided by providers that have not contracted (i.e., “non- participating”, “out of network”) to accept discounted payment rates from the health plan.<\/p>\r\n

\u00bb Learn more<\/a><\/p>\r\n

AAE Members and Stakeholders visit Capitol to Advocate for Dentistry<\/a><\/h3>\r\n

On March 20-21, 2022, AAE members and Association stakeholders participated in the American Dental Association’s (ADA) and the American Dental Student Association’s (ADSA) ADA Dentist and Student Lobby Day in Washington D.C.<\/p>\r\n

\u00bb Learn more<\/a><\/p>\r\n

AAE’s Online Newsletter: The AAE Advocate<\/em><\/h3>\r\n

This publication\u00a0 helps keep you up to date about the work the AAE is doing on your behalf to strengthen the specialty, help members stay informed about legislation, and other important developments.<\/p>\r\n

Past Editions:<\/strong>
First Edition, <\/a>Second Edition<\/a>, Third Edition<\/a>, Fourth Edition<\/a>, Fifth Edition<\/a>, Sixth Edition<\/a>, Seventh Edition<\/a>, Eighth Edition, <\/a>Ninth Edition,<\/a> Tenth Edition<\/a>, Eleventh Edition<\/a>, Twelfth Edition<\/a> More Advocacy News <\/a><\/p>\r\n

Key Issues for AAE Advocacy<\/h2>\r\n

\"Reimbursement<\/p>\r\n

Reimbursement – Insurance and Coding<\/h3>\r\n

The AAE believes all patients deserve access to quality, affordable dental benefit coverage, and it is dedicated to working with policymakers, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders to increase access and improve the way dental care is financed and managed.<\/p>\r\n