Several dental and medical organizations urged Congress to address workforce issues in the healthcare industry.
In a June 29 letter, the organizations told legislators that workforce shortages decrease access to care for Americans. The letter noted several policies legislators can support to address these issues, including tax policies and student loan relief to alleviate financial burdens.
Twenty organizations signed the letter, including the American Dental Association, the American Student Dental Association, American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons.