ASDA among groups seeking more COVID-19 aid for health care

Republished from ADA Morning Huddle, February 28, 2022:

Representatives of state health organizations in Arkansas, including the Arkansas State Dental Association, met with US Sens. John Boozman, R-Ark., and Tom Cotton, R-Ark., to request more federal funds to ease the financial strain on the state’s health care system from the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Terry Fiddler, D.D.S, said dental and medical providers graduate with high levels of student debt, which is affecting health care labor shortages. Sen. Boozman has co-sponsored the Resident Education Deferred Interest Act, which would allow dental and medical students to pause payments on principal loans and interest during internships and residencies. The ADA supports the legislation.

Full Story: Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (Fayetteville) (2/24)