Resolved That the proposed Bylaws be adopted as amended . HD 14-15 :
Resolved That the members of 2013-14 a Governance Task
HD 14-16 : Force be reappointed by the PDA president through 2014-2015 , and shall serve under the direction of the Board of Trustees in order to assist in the transition to a new governance structure implementation of the 2014 House of Delegates governance actions . ( Fiscal Implication : $ 10,000 )
Resolved That PDA Bylaws section 9.3.1.1 be amended as follows :
HD 14-17 : To act as the liaison between the PDA and / or its individual members and the insurance companies administering dental insurance plans in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania . Each An advisory group member shall act as a liaison to an insurance carrier as deemed appropriate by the advisory group chair .
Resolved That HD 04-42 be rescinded .
HD 14-18 : HD 04-42 : That the PDA establish a restricted reserve account to fund future ADA campaigns by a PDA member . Such account shall be funded annually with 10 % of the audited annual net surplus in an account not to exceed $ 15,000 per year , with a maximum account balance not to exceed $ 100,000 and be it further resolved that upon endorsement by the PDA House of Delegates , a candidate seeking funding will provide a campaign expense proposal and a post-campaign financial report .
Resolved That PDA Bylaws article 1.0 , membership , section1.8.1 HD 14-19 : be amended as follows : An ADA member dentist in good standing who practices outside the Commonwealth of PA in another state and who resides in Pennsylvania , upon application and payment of appropriate dues shall to and approval by the board , may be classified as a PDA affiliate member .
Resolved That the Board of Trustees recommend to the 2014
HD 14-20 : PDA House of Delegates That PDA contribute up to $ 5,500 to Dr . Gamba ’ s campaign for ADA Vice President .
Resolved That the Pennsylvania Dental Association ’ s position
HD 14-21 : on any proposed new member of the dental team shall be an individual supervised by a Pennsylvania licensed dentist authorized by the Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania . Such level of supervision shall and be based upon a determination of need , sufficient education , and training , and a scope of practice that ensures the protection of the public ’ s oral and systemic health . ( Fiscal Implication : $ 0 . – lobbying fee )
Resolved That the Pennsylvania Dental Association
HD 14-22 : acknowledges the crushing burden of dental student indebtedness and its consequences for the profession and is committed to work with elected officials ( state and federal ) to create solutions that ensure a fair and equitable solution . The Pennsylvania Dental Association supports mirrors the approach of the American Dental Association in addressing student indebtedness inclusive of , but not limited to , reducing interest rates and accrual , improving refinancing and consolidation options , as well as increasing deferment periods . endorsing the following items while moving toward a permanent solution :
Resolved That PDA promotes ( via electronic and print means ) HD 14-23 : to interprofessional stakeholders , legislators , and the public :
• the importance of oral health ' s effects on general health , to support efforts to achieve optimal oral health for all through use of programs including , but not limited to , mouthhealthy . org , 2min2x . org , Connect the Dots , and oral health literacy ,
• efforts to provide optimal fluoridation of water supplies in Pennsylvania ,
• reimbursement of oral health services by the dental benefits industry by reducing administrative burden and policy limitations ,
• collaboration with PCOH Pennsylvania Coalition of Oral Health , and
• infrastructure development to provide basic dental care for adults and children .
Resolved That the 2014 PDA Capital Budget of $ 145,471 to be HD 14-24 : funded by the capital reserve fund be approved .
Resolved That the 2014 PDA budget in the amount of HD 14-25 : $ 2,885,479 be approved .
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