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Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
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31 Million Seniors Lack Dental Coverage, According to NADP Foundation-Funded Paper
Charm Economics Releases White Paper Revealing Dental Coverage Gap Among Older Americans DALLAS, May 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A new white paper from Charm Economics, a 2025 grant recipient of the National Association of Dental Plans (NADP) Foundation, reveals a critical gap in dental coverage among older Americans. The study estimates that approximately 31 million individuals aged 55 and older lack dental insurance, putting them at greater risk for oral health issues and related chronic health conditions. Using the most reliable publicly available data, Charm Economics analyzed dental coverage among Americans aged 55 or more, finding: 39% of older adults have dental coverage through public programs 31% have private dental insurance 31% — roughly 31 million individuals — remain without any dental coverage 'Dental coverage is a key driver of access to oral healthcare, and this data reveals the urgency of addressing a gap that affects millions,' said NADP Foundation Chair Brad Peak of Sun Life U.S. 'With an aging population, it's essential to explore sustainable solutions that expand both public and private dental benefits.' The white paper examines the impact of dental insurance on access to care and reviews opportunities to expand both public and private coverage options to meet the needs of older adults. 'Charm Economics' analysis sheds light on a persistent challenge in oral healthcare. The NADP Foundation is proud to support work that not only quantifies the problem but also highlights practical paths forward. Expanding dental coverage for older Americans is critical to improving overall health and quality of life,' noted Foundation President and NADP Executive Director Mike Adelberg. The Charm Economics White Paper was funded through a grant from the NADP Foundation, which awarded $99,000 in 2025 to organizations dedicated to improving dental benefits administration and expanding access to oral healthcare. The Foundation supports research, education, and innovation to advance the dental benefits industry and public health outcomes. To learn more, download the full white paper on the NADP Foundation website and see the May edition of the NADP Dental Impressions blog. About the NADP Foundation The NADP Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organized in 1997. In 2023, the Foundation registered as a public charity in the state of Massachusetts. The NADP Foundation promotes the oral health of Americans through increased access to dental services. About NADP NADP is the largest non-profit trade association focused exclusively on the dental benefits industry. NADP members provide dental HMO, dental PPO, dental indemnity, and dental savings plan products to more than 200 million Americans with dental benefits. NADP members include the entire spectrum of dental carriers: companies that provide both medical and dental coverage, companies that provide only dental coverage, major national carriers, regional, and single state companies, as well as companies organized as non-profit plans. CONTACT: Michael AdelbergNADP Foundation PresidentNADP Executive Director(972) 457-1554madelberg@ in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
19-03-2025
- Sport
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Ex-Warrington Wolves youngster banned after positive test for banned substance
A FORMER Warrington Wolves youngster has been handed a lengthy ban after testing positive for a banned substance. As part of the terms of his suspension, however, winger Josh Lynch will be able to return to playing rugby league this summer after it was deemed he had not acted intentionally. Lynch came through the Wire academy to make his senior debut against Huddersfield Giants in August 2022, scoring a try in a 38-36 defeat. That proved to be his only senior appearance for Warrington as he spent the 2023 campaign on loan at North Wales Crusaders, scoring six tries in 18 matches. However, having been tested by UK Anti-Doping after a pre-season training session with The Wire during December 2023, his sample returned an adverse analytical finding for ibutamoren – a growth hormone that is prohibited in sport. After a charge was issued and mitigation on Lynch's behalf was considered, the Welsh outside-back has been handed a 16-month ban from all sporting activity backdated from February 2, 2024 – the date upon which Lynch received his charge notice and was provisionally suspended. As such, he will be eligible to compete again from June 2 of this year. In a statement released by UKAD, they say it was determined Lynch's explanation that he ingested ibutamoren accidentally having made a protein shake with a contaminated blender that had been used by a friend to make a shake containing the banned substance was plausible. As a result, they were able to conclude that he did not act with intent. 'UKAD instructed an independent scientific expert to provide an opinion on the pharmacokinetic plausibility of Mr Lynch's account,' the UKAD statement read. 'The expert concluded that Mr Lynch's explanation was plausible and, later, further indicated that, had Mr Lynch been a regular user of ibutamoren, he would have expected such use to be apparent by way of an AAF in the Sample provided by Mr Lynch on 22 January. 'UKAD referred the matter to the independent National Anti-Doping Panel (NADP) and a Panel was convened to hear it on 10 December 2024. Mr Lynch and his friend provided oral evidence and were cross examined by UKAD. 'In a decision issued on 16 January 2025, the NADP accepted the account put forward by Mr Lynch and concluded that Mr Lynch had established the source of ibutamoren and had not acted with intent, as defined by the Anti-Doping Rules. 'Assessing Mr Lynch's fault in committing the ADRVs (anti-doping rule violations), the NADP imposed a sixteen-month period of Ineligibility. 'Accounting for the period of time Mr Lynch spent provisionally suspended, his period of Ineligibility is deemed to have commenced on 2 February 2024 and will expire at 11:59pm on 1 June 2025.'
