On Wednesday evening, the House passed the medical malpractice legislation (HR 1215) that AAOMS has vigorously advocated. The near party-line vote was 218-210 with 6 members not voting.

One amendment was agreed to during the floor debate and was included in the bill. It does the following:

Allows a physician to apologize to a patient for an unintended outcome without having the apology count against them in the court of law.
Requires a plaintiff to provide a notice of intent to the physician 90 days before the lawsuit is filed.
Defers to sundry state laws regarding lawsuits and outlines requirements witnesses must meet for testimony during trial.

One amendment failed that would have given affirmative defense to defendants in health care liability cases if they can show they complied with clinical practice guidelines.

It will be an uphill battle in the Senate so our work is not done. We must support AAOMS’ legislative efforts.

TAKE ACTION NOW

Please click on this link to send a letter to your Senators:

Grassroots campaign aimed at the Senate.

Simply fill in your name and demographic information and the system will develop a letter to go to your Senators from you. Freely edit the letter or send as is.

Thanks for your help!

Hal E. Jones, DDS
President

8-Night Amalfi and Dalmation Coast Cruise
September 13 – 20, 2018

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“NIGHTS on US” Sale
Limited time only sale for the Azamara Cruise
BOOK NOW and get a $200 per person early-booking-bonus shipboard credit.

Sign up and make your deposit to take advantage of this sale.

Ocean View Room:
Original Price: $3,699 per person
Sale Price: $3,086.58 per person

Stateroom with Balcony:
Original Price: $4099 per person
Sale Price: $3,536.58 per person

Deposits are refundable except for $50 per person if you cancel before May 2018.

For more information, call Linda Kinsey at 770-949-1133 or 770-855-8244.

You’ll love kicking off this voyage in Civitavecchia..The 793-passenger Quest provides a low-key cruise experience rather than high-tech, trendy amenities found on megaships. Think intimate cocktail bars, paneled dining rooms and afternoon tea in comfy surroundings.

Board the ship in Civitavecchia (Rome) then it’s off to more classics. A classic thing to do in Amalfi is to rent a Fiat 500, the quintessential Italian car, and drive along the Amalfi coast, the quintessential Italian road. But drive slowly; the narrow lanes, switchback corners, and terrifying drop-offs make any other speed too frightening. The views are well worth the trip. Or take a tour and let someone else do the driving. And get a good night’s sleep, for it’s off to Taormina, Sicily next, where a cannoli tasting on top of Europe’s largest active volcano is on tap.

On the Greek island of Corfu, wander the cobblestone streets of the Old Town, and then try a Greek coffee under the vaulted archways of the Liston. Or drive out to the countryside to Agni, the gourmet center of Corfu, and sample the pickled octopus in a classic taverna. On the Dalmatian Coast, tiny Kotor lies hidden from the open sea, tucked into a fjord. Visit the medieval Old Town and find any one of the splendid piazzas with boutiques and more octopus, grilled here with olives, tomatoes, and onions. And while in Kotor, experience an AzAmazing evening event included in your cruise.
After a stop at the charming island of Hvar, sail to Slovenia. A late night here gives time for a trip to the Škocjan Caves, the largest underground canyon in the world. Above ground, venture out to the capital of Ljubljana and ride the glass elevator up a wooded hill to Ljubljana Castle. After the views in the tower, find the bistro for Slovenian comfort food. But save room for the best pizza you’ve ever tried in Venice, on your last stop. Eight nights. Bountiful cultural opportunities. And did we mention the food?

Oceanview Stateroom – $3,699 per person

Balcony Stateroom – $4,099 per person

Other categories available. Deposit amount is $1,100 of which all is refundable except for $50 if cancelled before May 2018. No single supplement special.

DATE	PORT/CITY	ACTIVITY	ARRIVAL	DEPART
THU 13-SEP	Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy	Embark		6:00 pm
FRI 14-SEP	Amalfi, Italy	Tendered	7:30 am	9:00 pm
SAT 15-SEP	Giardini Naxos (Taormina), Sicily, Italy	Tendered	12:00 pm	6:30 pm
SUN 16-SEP	Corfu, Greece	Docked	1:00 pm	10:00 pm
MON 17-SEP	Kotor, Montenegro	Docked	1:00 pm	9:00 pm
TUE 18-SEP	Hvar, Croatia	Tendered	8:00 am	4:00 pm
WED 19-SEP	Koper, Slovenia	Docked	9:00 am	10:00 pm
THU 20-SEP	Venice, Italy	Docked	8:00 am
FRI 21-SEP	Venice, Italy	Debark

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Price includes: INCLUSIVE AMENITIES

• All port charges and taxes
• $100 shipboard credit per stateroom
• Complimentary AzAmazing EveningsSM event
• Select standard spirits, international beers and wines
• Gratuities
• Bottled water, soft drinks, specialty coffees and teas
• Self-service laundry
• Shuttle service to and from port communities, where available
• Concierge services for personal guidance and reservations

Not included: Shore excursions

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SAVE THE DATE

June 9 – 11, 2017
Chicago, Illinois

Please join Geistlich Biomaterials and the symposium sponsors at a one of a kind Multidisciplinary Treatment Solutions for Peri-Implantitis Symposium in Chicago. This interactive and didactic three-day event will cover topics addressing Peri-Implantitis, presented by world-class international speakers with expertise in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment associated with Peri-Implantitis complications.

This multidisciplinary approach engages all dental professionals who are interested and are responsible for the placement, maintenance, restoration and preservation of dental implants.

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