Senators Introduce Bill to Break Up Vertically Integrated Health Care Companies

AGD Names 2020 New Hampshire AGD Fellows and Masters

Congratulations to the 2020 Fellows, Masters and LLSR Recipients

New Hampshire Academy of General Dentistry

The New Hampshire Academy of General Dentistry is a professional association representing general dentists within our state. We are dedicated to providing resources for continuing dental education to our members and to improving patient care through lifelong service and learning. That dedication is supported by the programs and events that assist AGD members to achieve their professional goals, with our main focus in advocacy.

New Hampshire AGD Events/News

NEW HAMPSHIRE EVENTS

"Non-Pharmacologic Behavior Guidance of Children in the General Dental Practice" with Dr. Shabtai Sapir

Aug. 2, 2021 at 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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"Infection Control in the Era of COVID-19" with Kathy Eklund, RDH MHP

Aug. 9, 2021 at 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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NEW HAMPSHIRE NEWS

AGD News/Events

AGD NEWS

On February 10, 2026, Senators Josh Hawley (R-MO) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) introduced the Break Up Big Medicine Act, which would prohibit companies from owning health care providers while also owning a health insurer, pharmacy benefit manager (PBM), or prescription drug or medical device wholesaler. In a press release, Senator Warren emphasized that breaking up these common ownerships would reduce conflicts of interest and enhance market competition, particularly for independent pharmacies and providers.

The press release can be found here.

Impact on General Dentistry: Continued consolidation and vertical integration in the health care and insurance markets threatens to further disadvantage small dental practices and limit provider autonomy and patient choice through reduced competition and increased conflicts of interest. AGD remains committed to advocating for policies that promote fair competition in the health care industry.

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