Regulatory Updates: Page 67

U.S. House votes to repeal insurance antitrust exemptions
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. House of Representatives voted February 24 to subject health insurance companies to federal antitrust regulations. The bill, which passed 406-19, leaves intact exemptions from the act for malpractice liability insurers.
February 24, 2010
U.S. House to debate insurance antitrust
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. House of Representatives appears likely to consider repealing the McCarran-Ferguson Act, which exempts health and malpractice insurance companies from federal antitrust regulations. Reps. Tom Perriello (D-VA) and Betsy Markey (D-CO) have been saying since February 3 that they plan to introduce such legislation.
February 18, 2010
FDA launches plan to reduce imaging radiation
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced an initiative to reduce unnecessary radiation exposure from computed tomography (CT), fluoroscopy, and nuclear medicine exams. The move is widely believed to be in response to reports of rising exposure to healthcare radiation in the U.S. population.
February 8, 2010
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AGD concerned about ergonomics regulations
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) is concerned that the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration may impose ergonomics regulations affecting dental practices, according to a statement on its Web site.
February 3, 2010
Pa. hygienists will give anesthesia, work independently
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Pennsylvania hygienists will soon be able to administer local anesthesia in dentists' offices and practice independently from dentists under new regulations, according to the American Dental Hygienists' Association.
January 24, 2010
Black raspberries fuel new oral cancer drug
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Regulatory Affairs Associates (RAA) has signed a contract with Ohio State University to manufacture clinical supplies for a new drug designed to prevent oral cancer. The topical gel formulation uses anthocyanins obtained from black raspberries as the active component. Anthocyanins are promising cancer-preventing agents due to their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
January 19, 2010
FDA issues new bisphenol cautions
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The FDA is cautioning consumers to reduce their exposure to bisphenol A (BPA), but the U.S. regulatory agency has said nothing about dental materials containing the substance.
January 17, 2010
Liberty Dental expands to Florida
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Liberty Dental Plan has received a Certificate of Authority from the Office of Insurance Regulation in Florida, recognizing the company as a Prepaid Limited Health Service Organization authorized to do business in the Sunshine State.
January 7, 2010
ADA advertises to U.S. Congress
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The ADA has launched a print advertising campaign meant to reach members of the U.S. Congress to emphasize the importance of oral health.
December 21, 2009
Biolase gains FDA clearance for calculi removal
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Biolase Technology has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to market its Waterlase MD laser system for removal of subgingival calculi to prevent and treat periodontitis.
December 8, 2009
ADA asks FDA to classify teeth-bleaching chemicals
By Rabia Mughal
The debate over the regulation -- or lack thereof -- of teeth-whitening products heated up last month when the ADA petitioned the FDA to begin classifying bleaching chemicals.
December 3, 2009
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U.S. senator would repeal insurers' antitrust exemption
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
An amendment to the U.S. Senate healthcare reform bill introduced by Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT), would repeal health and malpractice insurers' exemptions from federal anti-trust regulations.
December 2, 2009
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