Dallas Dentists

Washington—The Association urged support for legislation offered by dentist/Rep. Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) to repeal the 67-year exemption from antitrust laws for “the business of health insurance.”

Los Angeles—Dr. John A. Yagiela, an internationally recognized authority on pain and anxiety control in dentistry, died Feb. 22.

Washington—Suppliers of the technical component of advanced diagnostic imaging services for Medicare beneficiaries must be accredited to be reimbursed for the claim if the service is performed on or after Jan. 1, 2012. The accreditation requirement applies to suppliers of the images and not the physician’s interpretation.