The American Dental Association is advocating for greater scrutiny of state laws that hinder competition among dental insurers and providers and have adverse effects on interstate commerce.
Four notes:
1. The ADA recently submitted comments Sept. 15 in response to the Justice Department’s request for information on state laws that could have a negative impact on the economy or interstate commerce.
2. The ADA pointed to state regulations it said prevent competition among insurers, including territorial limitations, barriers to provider participation and other contractual provisions.
3. The ADA also shared concerns over practice acquisitions by insurance companies, citing Delta Dental of Wisconsin’s recent purchase of Cherry Tree Dental.
4. The dental organization called for the Justice Department and the National Economic Council to work with federal and state agencies to enhance transparency, clarify regulatory boundaries and prevent anticompetitive practices.
