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Attention ADA members: watch your inbox for exciting changes in the Association's emails.

For 25 years, the ADA Golden Apple Awards have recognized dental society achievement by shining a light on programs large and small that capture the spirit of volunteerism among the tripartite.

The numbers speak for themselves, and they can't hide what's really going on in dentistry.

Most covered entity dental practices will need to review and revise their HIPAA compliance policies, procedures and documents such as Notice of Privacy Practices and Business Associate Agreements to comply by Sept. 23 with regulations effective March 26, the Association told subscribers to the ADA Practical Guide to HIPAA Compliance Privacy and Security Kit.

Washington—President Obama signed legislation March 7 authorizing grants to strengthen the health care system's response to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking.

Michael Springer, ADA managing vice president for Publishing since 2010, has been appointed senior vice president for Business and Publishing.

Washington— Dental responder legislation was on its way to the White House for expected presidential signature and enactment after bipartisan and final approval by the 113th Congress March 4.

Washington—Dentist/Rep. Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) introduced ADA-supported legislation Feb. 28 to amend the 1945 McCarran-Ferguson Act, which exempted the health insurance industry from antitrust laws. H.R. 911, The Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act of 2013, would restore the application of federal antitrust laws to the business of health insurance.

As part of the ADA Department of Testing Services' transition to a new software system, testing services will be interrupted from March 14-April 3.

Washington—Dr. Monique Nguyen said she will post a non-discrimination notice and implement employee training in her Northern Virginia practice under an Americans with Disabilities Act settlement agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice.

Richmond, Va.—A rainy day didn't keep children and volunteers from sharing sunny smiles during the 11th Give Kids A Smile Richmond event at the ACCA Temple Shrine.