Patrick Gleason

Regulatory Updates
Bipartisan protectionism rears its ugly head in the states
In this Second Opinion, Patrick Gleason, the director of state affairs for Americans for Tax Reform, looks at recent legislation in Texas and North Carolina concerning dental service organizations and how these bills may affect competition for dental services.
April 17, 2014
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