Several states have enacted laws aimed at expanding scopes of practice for dental professionals, solving licensure and reimbursement challenges and expanding oversight of healthcare transactions.
Here are six bills passed since July, listed by state:
California
1. California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 1311 into law, allowing unlicensed dental assistants in California to complete required infection control training through virtual courses.
2. California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1629, which requires dental plans to honor patients’ assignment of benefits requests and improves oversight of dental plan networks.
Delaware
1. Senate Bill 283 expands the scope of practice for dental hygienists in the state.
Illinois
1. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill that includes several changes to the state’s teledentistry laws.
2. House Bill 5000, which goes into effect Jan. 1, expands the state’s oversight of private equity investments in healthcare.
Michigan
1. Senate Bill 105 makes it easier for dentists to access their reimbursements without incurring additional fees.
