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Imagine members of a symphony orchestra playing different arrangements of the same song at the same time. The result would be a chaotic, disharmonious noise instead of the masterpiece intended. On a similar note, the three NADP Terminology, Standards and Transactions Sub-Workgroups (SWGs) ensure dental plans are playing harmoniously from the same healthcare arrangement that encompasses the unique needs of the dental benefits industry.

Virtual CONVERGE 2020 delivered all the things members know and love about the NADP annual conference – insightful industry education, interactive networking opportunities, and in-depth information about sponsors and exhibitors. In addition, the virtual format offered unique advantages

On Dec. 22, the U.S. Senate passed H.R. 1418 / S. 350 (the Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act) by unanimous consent. NADP, others in the insurance industry, and state regulators at NCOIL and National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) have fought strongly against the measure for more than 10 years and, as the relief bill began to take shape, industry advocates were very active in communicating to Congress that repealing the McCarran Ferguson Act’s antitrust exemption for insurers would ignore already existing State antitrust protections, reduce competition, and increase costs for consumers.

On Dec. 27, President Trump signed the “Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021”, a COVID Relief and Omnibus Spending Bill, which also includes surprise billing legislation and health extenders. The relief package passed in the House and Senate on Dec. 21 and included several provisions on which NADP has advocated

NADP appreciates the members who signed up to serve on volunteer groups in 2021. The process to approve 2021 volunteer assignments is nearing completion and most groups will hold November conference calls with new and returning volunteers. Members who completed the volunteer application will soon receive an email announcing the 2021 rosters and the full list of 2021 volunteers will be posted in Dental Interact in early November.