MDDS WatchDog
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Legislative Alert - September 11, 2007 - Of immediate importance is the Blue Ribbon Commission on Health Care Reform. The Commission and related committees and task forces have been meeting steadily over the past months to “establish health care reform models for expanding coverage, especially for the underinsured and uninsured, and to decrease health care costs for Colorado residents.” For more information see www.colorado.gov/208commission.
Oral health advocates, including OHAC!, have been working diligently to assure that oral health is included in health care reform. To date, we have been encouraged by the Commission's positive response to the inclusion of dental benefits. However, we are still only at the beginning- health care reform is a long process that will include legislative and administrative changes after the Commission makes its recommendations.
In early October, the Commission is going “on the road” to take public input. To demonstrate support for oral health's place in health care reform, it is essential that many oral health advocates and consumers attend the hearings and speak up for the inclusion of dental benefits. I have attached a copy of the schedule of District Hearings- please plan to attend one in your area. Additionally, I have included a set of talking points entitled “Why Oral Health” that provides key reasons for its inclusion in health care reform. As the hearing dates get closer, another ”Legislative Alert” will be sent to you providing specifics on oral health as its relates to the Commission's recommendations.Please forward this information and its attachments to those who advocate for oral health. Public opinion does matter and our voice needs to be heard!
For more information, contact:
Deborah L. Colburn, Managing DirectorOral Health Awareness Colorado!
(303) 258-3339
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Patient-to-Patient Transmission of Hepatitis B Virus Reported in Dental Setting
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FDA advises consumers to avoid toothpaste from china containing harmful chemical
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Colorado Healthcare Compliance Center hand washing reminder poster regulation
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Interim guidelines on fluoride intake for infants and young children and talking points
Severe Pain in Patients Taking the Oral Bisphosphonates Fosamax and Actonel
