AGD Endorses PPE Tax Credit Legislation
AGD officially endorsed the Small Business PPE Tax Credit Act (H.R.7216) in a July 8 letter to the sponsors of the legislation.
HHS Opens Provider Relief Fund All Dentists Deemed Eligible
The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) announced on July 10 that an application is now open for dental providers who may not have previously been eligible to receive funding through the CARES Act Provider Relief Fund.
House Appropriations Committee Advances 2021 Funding Bills
The House of Representatives Appropriations Committee held a markup for the fiscal year 2021 funding legislation on July 13, including the appropriations package for the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS).
In the States
AGD Advocacy is continuously working with constituents to address issues as a result of the pandemic, such as advocating for PPE reimbursement and for dental practices to perform COVID-19 testing.
SBA and Treasury New PPP Loan Forgiveness Applications
On June 17, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and Treasury Department posted a revised, borrower-friendly Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness application as part of their implementation of the PPP Flexibility Act of 2020.
HHS Issues Final Section 1557 Rule Revisions
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
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
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.