In a written statement submitted May 17 to the Senate Finance Health Care Subcommittee’s hearing, “Improving Health Care Access in Rural Communities: Obstacles and Opportunities,” the ADA thanked the subcommittee for prioritizing rural access to care issues and shared the Association’s priorities for addressing rural access to care and workforce issues.
“Addressing dental workforce shortages and maldistribution in rural areas so that everyone has optimal access to oral health care is one of the ADA’s top priorities,” the ADA said. “Dental access issues should always be included in discussions of general health care access issues, remembering both the unique aspects of dental practice and that oral health is health.”
The ADA shared its priorities for addressing rural access to care and workforce issues and highlighted four pieces of legislation that reflect the ADA’s support for solutions for student debt, public service, innovative programs and Medicaid expansion.
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