AGD Capitol Connections

HHS Issues Final Section 1557 Rule Revisions

Jul 1, 2020

On June 19, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published a final rule to amend Section 1557 regulations of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

Legislation Introduced to Create PPE Tax Credit

Jul 1, 2020

A bipartisan group of members of the House recently introduced H.R.7216 - the Small Business PPE Tax Credit Act.

Updated CDC Dental Settings Guidance

Jul 1, 2020

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Guidance for Dental Settings: Interim Infection Prevention and Control Guidance for Dental Settings During the COVID-19 Response was updated on June 17.

Appropriations Committees Approve FY 2019 Labor-HHS Spending Bills

Jul 13, 2018

White House Seeks Significant Cuts to Public Health Service Commissioned Corps

Jul 13, 2018

New Study Reaffirms Positive Health Benefits of Water Fluoridation

Jul 13, 2018

In the States

Jul 13, 2018

ACA Repeal Bill Rejected in the Senate

Jul 28, 2017

House Appropriations Committee Approves FY 2018 Labor-HHS Spending Legislation

Jul 28, 2017

Energy & Commerce Committee Advances Action for Dental Health Act

Jul 28, 2017

Lawmakers to Adjourn for August Recess

Jul 28, 2017

In the States

Jul 28, 2017

Trump Announces Surgeon General Nomination

Jul 17, 2017

Georgia Health Commissioner Selected to Lead CDC

Jul 17, 2017

AGD Urges Support for Children’s Health Insurance Program Funding

Jul 17, 2017

In the States

Jul 17, 2017