The Nevada Dental Association understands the financial crisis facing the state, but has serious concerns about the steep cuts proposed and being considered during the special session of the Legislature.
Some of the most problematic are the sweeping cuts to Medicaid that would result in complete elimination of services provided in this state. As medical providers, we see firsthand the damage that can be done when a patient’s health is neglected.
We know that these cuts are unavoidable and necessary in order to balance the budget, but in the future, if revenue projections come in higher than anticipated, and/or additional federal money is allocated to Nevada, we would urge state lawmakers to restore these cuts as soon as possible.
Nevada dentists look forward to continuing to collaborate with state leaders during these unprecedented times as Nevada gets back on its feet.
The writer is president of the Nevada Dental Association.