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Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
7/10/2024: Sign-on letter to Chair and Ranking Member of Senate Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs in support on $10 million for Neglected Surgical Conditions for FY2025. Outlines health and longevity benefits of supporting surgical interventions through low-and-middle-income counties (LMICs). 7/23/2024: Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in opposition to the Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act (H.R. 1770/S. 2477); includes issues related to scope of practice, patient care, physician education and training, and the CBO scoring system. 7/24/2024: Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in support of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371), and the Value in Health Care (VALUE) Act (H.R. 5013/S.3503); issues related to the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA), inflationary updates to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, reforms to budget neutrality laws, reforms to MACRA's Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), and changes to Alternative Payment Models (APMs). 7/29/2024: Letter to Reps. Burgess, Cardenas, Griffith, and Gonzalez in support of the Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act (H.R. 9001); issues related to patient access to care, healthcare innovation and competition, and physician ownership of healthcare facilities. 8/21/2024: Coalition letter to Director of the Division of Services for Children with Special Health Needs at the Maternal and Child Health Bureau of the HRSA regarding changes to the funding structure of state Early Hearing Detection Intervention (EHDI) programs. Letter urges Director to ensure new structure ensures continued excellence and supports stated aims to improve children lost to follow-up (LTF) in these programs, screen three-year-olds, utilize new gene therapies, meet existing benchmark for referrals, and other quality metrics. 9/4/2024: Letter to Sens. Boozman, Welch, Tillis, King, Marshall, and Shaheen in support of the Physician Fee Stabilization Act (S. 4935); issues related to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and the Medicare Economic Index. 9/10/2024: Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in support of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371), and the Physician Fee Stabilization Act (S. 4935); issues related to the Medicare physician payment system and inflationary impacts on the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. 9/13/2024: Sign-on letter to Congress in support of the Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act (H.R. 9001); issues related to physician ownership of hospitals in needy areas and rural access to quality healthcare services. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare liability reform, in general. Issues pertaining to prior authorization, the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (S. 4532 /H.R. 8702), and in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, related to the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474) and the Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act of 2023 (H.R. 6683), and in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare allergy verification, the Penicillin Allergy Verification and Evaluation Act of 2024 (H.R. 9778), and in general.
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AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY via AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
7/10/2024: Sign-on letter to Chair and Ranking Member of Senate Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs in support on $10 million for Neglected Surgical Conditions for FY2025. Outlines health and longevity benefits of supporting surgical interventions through low-and-middle-income counties (LMICs). 7/23/2024: Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in opposition to the Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act (H.R. 1770/S. 2477); includes issues related to scope of practice, patient care, physician education and training, and the CBO scoring system. 7/24/2024:Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in support of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371), and the Value in Health Care (VALUE) Act (H.R. 5013/S.3503); issues related to the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA), inflationary updates to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, reforms to budget neutrality laws, reforms to MACRA's Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), and changes to Alternative Payment Models (APMs). 9/4/2024: Letter to Sens. Boozman, Welch, Tillis, King, Marshall, and Shaheen in support of the Physician Fee Stabilization Act (S. 4935); issues related to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and the Medicare Economic Index. 9/10/2024: Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in support of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371), and the Physician Fee Stabilization Act (S. 4935); issues related to the Medicare physician payment system and inflationary impacts on the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. Issues pertaining to Medicare allergy verification, the Penicillin Allergy Verification and Evaluation Act of 2024 (H.R. 9778), and in general. Issues pertaining to the budget and appropriations, in general.
Source: Senate LDA
Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
7/10/2024: Sign-on letter to Chair and Ranking Member of Senate Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs in support on $10 million for Neglected Surgical Conditions for FY2025. Outlines health and longevity benefits of supporting surgical interventions through low-and-middle-income counties (LMICs). 7/23/2024: Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in opposition to the Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act (H.R. 1770/S. 2477); includes issues related to scope of practice, patient care, physician education and training, and the CBO scoring system. 7/24/2024:Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in support of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371), and the Value in Health Care (VALUE) Act (H.R. 5013/S.3503); issues related to the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA), inflationary updates to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, reforms to budget neutrality laws, reforms to MACRA's Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), and changes to Alternative Payment Models (APMs). 9/4/2024: Letter to Sens. Boozman, Welch, Tillis, King, Marshall, and Shaheen in support of the Physician Fee Stabilization Act (S. 4935); issues related to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and the Medicare Economic Index. 9/10/2024: Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in support of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371), and the Physician Fee Stabilization Act (S. 4935); issues related to the Medicare physician payment system and inflationary impacts on the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. Issues pertaining to Medicare allergy verification, the Penicillin Allergy Verification and Evaluation Act of 2024 (H.R. 9778), and in general. Issues pertaining to the budget and appropriations, in general.
Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
1/2/24 AAO-HNS letter to CMS on the agency's proposed rule on federal independent dispute resolution operations of the No Surprises Act. 1/8/24 Coalition letter to Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS); includes issues relating to classification/coverage of prescription drugs and exchange network adequacy standards. 1/17/24 Coalition letter urging House and Senate leadership to reverse the 3.37% cut to Medicare physician payments that took effect on January 1st, 2024. 3/1/24 Coalition letter to Director of Medicare at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS); includes issues relating to network adequacy, the Star Ratings system, and prior authorization. Issues pertaining to prior authorization, in general Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, related to the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474) and the Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act of 2023 (H.R. 6683), and in general. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to step therapy, in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare liability reform, in general
Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
7/10/2024: Sign-on letter to Chair and Ranking Member of Senate Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs in support on $10 million for Neglected Surgical Conditions for FY2025. Outlines health and longevity benefits of supporting surgical interventions through low-and-middle-income counties (LMICs). 7/23/2024: Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in opposition to the Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act (H.R. 1770/S. 2477); includes issues related to scope of practice, patient care, physician education and training, and the CBO scoring system. 7/24/2024:Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in support of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371), and the Value in Health Care (VALUE) Act (H.R. 5013/S.3503); issues related to the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA), inflationary updates to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, reforms to budget neutrality laws, reforms to MACRA's Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), and changes to Alternative Payment Models (APMs). 9/4/2024: Letter to Sens. Boozman, Welch, Tillis, King, Marshall, and Shaheen in support of the Physician Fee Stabilization Act (S. 4935); issues related to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and the Medicare Economic Index. 9/10/2024: Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in support of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371), and the Physician Fee Stabilization Act (S. 4935); issues related to the Medicare physician payment system and inflationary impacts on the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. Issues pertaining to Medicare allergy verification, the Penicillin Allergy Verification and Evaluation Act of 2024 (H.R. 9778), and in general. Issues pertaining to the budget and appropriations, in general.
Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
7/24/2024: Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in support of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371), and the Value in Health Care (VALUE) Act (H.R. 5013/S.3503); issues related to the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA), inflationary updates to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, reforms to budget neutrality laws, reforms to MACRA's Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), and changes to Alternative Payment Models (APMs). 9/4/2024: Letter to Sens. Boozman, Welch, Tillis, King, Marshall, and Shaheen in support of the Physician Fee Stabilization Act (S. 4935); issues related to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and the Medicare Economic Index. 9/10/2024: Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in support of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371), and the Physician Fee Stabilization Act (S. 4935); issues related to the Medicare physician payment system and inflationary impacts on the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. Issues pertaining to Medicare allergy verification, the Penicillin Allergy Verification and Evaluation Act of 2024 (H.R. 9778), and in general. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to step therapy, in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare liability reform, in general
Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
4/11/2024: Letter in response to the Senate Finance Committee's hearing on Medicare physician payment and chronic care. Supportive of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2475), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R.6371), and the Dr. Michael C. Burgess Preventive Health Savings Act (S. 114). Issues pertaining to CBO scoring, MACRA's MIPS, APMs, and Medicare physician fees & reimbursements. 4/11/2024: Coalition Statement for the Record on the Medicare physician payment system. Includes issues relating to MACRA, MIPS, APMs, budgetary concerns, and various recommendations for improvement. 4/16/2024: Coalition letter to Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services opposing a proposed prior authorization demonstration project for certain ambulatory surgical centers (CMS-10884). 5/8/2024: Statement for the Record on administrative burden in the healthcare system in support of the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 (S.3173), the Safe Step Act (S. 652), and the GOLD CARD Act (H.R. 4968). Includes issues related to physician burnout, budgetary concerns, and the prior authorization system. 5/20/2024: Coalition letter to Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; includes issues relating to Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, MA plan marketing, supplemental benefits, and general MA costs and regulations. 6/14/2024: Letter to Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee supporting the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R.2474) and the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371). Issues pertaining to Medicare physician payment reform, alternative payment models, and patient access. 6/14/2024: Coalition letter to Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee commending their release of "Bolstering Chronic Care through Physician Payment: Current Challenges and Policy Options in Medicare Part B." Issues pertaining to reform of the Medicare physician payment system, Medicare Part B, and administrative burden. 6/24/2024: Coalition letter to Chair of Senate Finance Committee and Senate Members of the Bipartisan Medicare GME Working Group in support of the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 1302). Issues pertaining to funding additional resident positions, opposition to a GME Policy Council, and general workforce issues. 6/24/2024: Coalition letter to Sens. Wyden, Menendez, Cornyn, Cassidy, Bennet, Tillis, Cortez Masto, & Blackburn in support of the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 1302). Issues pertaining to equitable distribution of future additional residency slots, and general workforce issues. Issues pertaining to prior authorization, the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (S. 4532 /H.R. 8702), and in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, related to the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474) and the Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act of 2023 (H.R. 6683), and in general. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to step therapy, in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare liability reform, in general
Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
1/2/24 AAO-HNS letter to CMS on the agency's proposed rule on federal independent dispute resolution operations of the No Surprises Act. 1/8/24 Coalition letter to Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS); includes issues relating to classification/coverage of prescription drugs and exchange network adequacy standards. 1/9/24 AAO-HNS led letter to House Energy & Commerce and Ways & Means Committees opposing the Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act (H.R. 6445) 1/24/24 Coalition letter to leadership of the Senate HELP Committee opposing Section 5 of the "Health Care PRICE Transparency Act 2.0." Suggests pursuing alternative course of action to better support ASCs. 2/15/24 Coalition letter thanking members for reauthorizing the "Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act." Encourages members to continue supporting mental health services for healthcare professionals. 2/16/24 Letter to FDA; issues relating to public comment and FDA best practices. 3/1/24 Coalition letter to Director of the Center for Medicare at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS); includes issues relating to network adequacy, the Star Ratings system, and prior authorization. 3/15/24 Letter to Chair and Ranking Member of House Committee on Education and the Workforce; Issues relating to prior authorization reform and administrative burden; including ERISA and H.R. 2630 (The Safe Step Act). 3/18/24 Letter to Reps. Michael Burgess and Diana DeGette offering the AAO-HNS' support of H.R. 766 (Dr. Michael C. Burgess Preventive Health Savings Act) and reform of the CBO scoring system. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare liability reform, in general. Issues pertaining to prior authorization, in general Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, related to the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474) and the Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act of 2023 (H.R. 6683), and in general.
Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
4/11/2024: Letter in response to the Senate Finance Committee's hearing on Medicare physician payment and chronic care. Supportive of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2475), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R.6371), and the Dr. Michael C. Burgess Preventive Health Savings Act (S. 114). Issues pertaining to CBO scoring, MACRA's MIPS, APMs, and Medicare physician fees & reimbursements. 4/11/2024: Coalition Statement for the Record on the Medicare physician payment system. Includes issues relating to MACRA, MIPS, APMs, budgetary concerns, and various recommendations for improvement. 5/8/2024: Statement for the Record on administrative burden in the healthcare system in support of the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 (S.3173), the Safe Step Act (S. 652), and the GOLD CARD Act (H.R. 4968). Includes issues related to physician burnout, budgetary concerns, and the prior authorization system. 5/10/2024: Sign-on letter to U.S. House requesting members' cosponsorship of the Stop CMV Act (H.R. 7542) introduced by Reps. Lawler (NY) and Landsman (OH). 5/10/2024: Sign-on letter to U.S. Senate requesting members' cosponsorship of the Stop CMV Act (S. 3864) introduced by Sens. Blumenthal (D-CT) and Marshall (KS). 6/14/2024: Letter to Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee supporting the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R.2474) and the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371). Issues pertaining to Medicare physician payment reform, alternative payment models, and patient access. 6/14/2024: Coalition letter to Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee commending their release of "Bolstering Chronic Care through Physician Payment: Current Challenges and Policy Options in Medicare Part B." Issues pertaining to reform of the Medicare physician payment system, Medicare Part B, and administrative burden. 6/24/2024: Coalition letter to Chair of Senate Finance Committee and Senate Members of the Bipartisan Medicare GME Working Group in support of the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 1302). Issues pertaining to funding additional resident positions, opposition to a GME Policy Council, and general workforce issues. 6/24/2024: Coalition letter to Sens. Wyden, Menendez, Cornyn, Cassidy, Bennet, Tillis, Cortez Masto, & Blackburn in support of the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 1302). Issues pertaining to equitable distribution of future additional residency slots, and general workforce issues. Issues pertaining to the budget and appropriations, in general.
Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
7/10/2024: Sign-on letter to Chair and Ranking Member of Senate Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs in support on $10 million for Neglected Surgical Conditions for FY2025. Outlines health and longevity benefits of supporting surgical interventions through low-and-middle-income counties (LMICs). 7/23/2024: Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in opposition to the Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act (H.R. 1770/S. 2477); includes issues related to scope of practice, patient care, physician education and training, and the CBO scoring system. 7/24/2024: Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in support of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371), and the Value in Health Care (VALUE) Act (H.R. 5013/S.3503); issues related to the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA), inflationary updates to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, reforms to budget neutrality laws, reforms to MACRA's Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), and changes to Alternative Payment Models (APMs). 7/29/2024: Letter to Reps. Burgess, Cardenas, Griffith, and Gonzalez in support of the Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act (H.R. 9001); issues related to patient access to care, healthcare innovation and competition, and physician ownership of healthcare facilities. 8/21/2024: Coalition letter to Director of the Division of Services for Children with Special Health Needs at the Maternal and Child Health Bureau of the HRSA regarding changes to the funding structure of state Early Hearing Detection Intervention (EHDI) programs. Letter urges Director to ensure new structure ensures continued excellence and supports stated aims to improve children lost to follow-up (LTF) in these programs, screen three-year-olds, utilize new gene therapies, meet existing benchmark for referrals, and other quality metrics. 9/4/2024: Letter to Sens. Boozman, Welch, Tillis, King, Marshall, and Shaheen in support of the Physician Fee Stabilization Act (S. 4935); issues related to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and the Medicare Economic Index. 9/10/2024: Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in support of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371), and the Physician Fee Stabilization Act (S. 4935); issues related to the Medicare physician payment system and inflationary impacts on the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. 9/13/2024: Sign-on letter to Congress in support of the Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act (H.R. 9001); issues related to physician ownership of hospitals in needy areas and rural access to quality healthcare services. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare liability reform, in general. Issues pertaining to prior authorization, the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (S. 4532 /H.R. 8702), and in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, related to the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474) and the Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act of 2023 (H.R. 6683), and in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare allergy verification, the Penicillin Allergy Verification and Evaluation Act of 2024 (H.R. 9778), and in general.
Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
4/11/2024: Letter in response to the Senate Finance Committee's hearing on Medicare physician payment and chronic care. Supportive of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2475), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R.6371), and the Dr. Michael C. Burgess Preventive Health Savings Act (S. 114). Issues pertaining to CBO scoring, MACRA's MIPS, APMs, and Medicare physician fees & reimbursements. 4/11/2024: Coalition Statement for the Record on the Medicare physician payment system. Includes issues relating to MACRA, MIPS, APMs, budgetary concerns, and various recommendations for improvement. 4/16/2024: Coalition letter to Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services opposing a proposed prior authorization demonstration project for certain ambulatory surgical centers (CMS-10884). 5/8/2024: Statement for the Record on administrative burden in the healthcare system in support of the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 (S.3173), the Safe Step Act (S. 652), and the GOLD CARD Act (H.R. 4968). Includes issues related to physician burnout, budgetary concerns, and the prior authorization system. 5/10/2024: Sign-on letter to U.S. House requesting members' cosponsorship of the Stop CMV Act (H.R. 7542) introduced by Reps. Lawler (NY) and Landsman (OH). 5/10/2024: Sign-on letter to U.S. Senate requesting members' cosponsorship of the Stop CMV Act (S. 3864) introduced by Sens. Blumenthal (D-CT) and Marshall (KS). 5/20/2024: Coalition letter to Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; includes issues relating to Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, MA plan marketing, supplemental benefits, and general MA costs and regulations. 6/14/2024: Letter to Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee supporting the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R.2474) and the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371). Issues pertaining to Medicare physician payment reform, alternative payment models, and patient access. 6/14/2024: Coalition letter to Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee commending their release of "Bolstering Chronic Care through Physician Payment: Current Challenges and Policy Options in Medicare Part B." Issues pertaining to reform of the Medicare physician payment system, Medicare Part B, and administrative burden. 6/24/2024: Coalition letter to Chair of Senate Finance Committee and Senate Members of the Bipartisan Medicare GME Working Group in support of the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 1302). Issues pertaining to funding additional resident positions, opposition to a GME Policy Council, and general workforce issues. 6/24/2024: Coalition letter to Sens. Wyden, Menendez, Cornyn, Cassidy, Bennet, Tillis, Cortez Masto, & Blackburn in support of the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 1302). Issues pertaining to equitable distribution of future additional residency slots, and general workforce issues. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare liability reform, in general. Issues pertaining to prior authorization, the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (S. 4532 /H.R. 8702), and in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, related to the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474) and the Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act of 2023 (H.R. 6683), and in general.
MAKERS Act
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
4/11/2024: Letter in response to the Senate Finance Committee's hearing on Medicare physician payment and chronic care. Supportive of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2475), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R.6371), and the Dr. Michael C. Burgess Preventive Health Savings Act (S. 114). Issues pertaining to CBO scoring, MACRA's MIPS, APMs, and Medicare physician fees & reimbursements. 4/11/2024: Coalition Statement for the Record on the Medicare physician payment system. Includes issues relating to MACRA, MIPS, APMs, budgetary concerns, and various recommendations for improvement. 5/8/2024: Statement for the Record on administrative burden in the healthcare system in support of the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 (S.3173), the Safe Step Act (S. 652), and the GOLD CARD Act (H.R. 4968). Includes issues related to physician burnout, budgetary concerns, and the prior authorization system. 5/10/2024: Sign-on letter to U.S. House requesting members' cosponsorship of the Stop CMV Act (H.R. 7542) introduced by Reps. Lawler (NY) and Landsman (OH). 5/10/2024: Sign-on letter to U.S. Senate requesting members' cosponsorship of the Stop CMV Act (S. 3864) introduced by Sens. Blumenthal (D-CT) and Marshall (KS). 6/14/2024: Letter to Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee supporting the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R.2474) and the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371). Issues pertaining to Medicare physician payment reform, alternative payment models, and patient access. 6/14/2024: Coalition letter to Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee commending their release of "Bolstering Chronic Care through Physician Payment: Current Challenges and Policy Options in Medicare Part B." Issues pertaining to reform of the Medicare physician payment system, Medicare Part B, and administrative burden. 6/24/2024: Coalition letter to Chair of Senate Finance Committee and Senate Members of the Bipartisan Medicare GME Working Group in support of the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 1302). Issues pertaining to funding additional resident positions, opposition to a GME Policy Council, and general workforce issues. 6/24/2024: Coalition letter to Sens. Wyden, Menendez, Cornyn, Cassidy, Bennet, Tillis, Cortez Masto, & Blackburn in support of the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 1302). Issues pertaining to equitable distribution of future additional residency slots, and general workforce issues. Issues pertaining to the budget and appropriations, in general.
MAKERS Act
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
4/11/2024: Letter in response to the Senate Finance Committee's hearing on Medicare physician payment and chronic care. Supportive of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2475), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R.6371), and the Dr. Michael C. Burgess Preventive Health Savings Act (S. 114). Issues pertaining to CBO scoring, MACRA's MIPS, APMs, and Medicare physician fees & reimbursements. 4/11/2024: Coalition Statement for the Record on the Medicare physician payment system. Includes issues relating to MACRA, MIPS, APMs, budgetary concerns, and various recommendations for improvement. 4/16/2024: Coalition letter to Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services opposing a proposed prior authorization demonstration project for certain ambulatory surgical centers (CMS-10884). 5/8/2024: Statement for the Record on administrative burden in the healthcare system in support of the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 (S.3173), the Safe Step Act (S. 652), and the GOLD CARD Act (H.R. 4968). Includes issues related to physician burnout, budgetary concerns, and the prior authorization system. 5/20/2024: Coalition letter to Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; includes issues relating to Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, MA plan marketing, supplemental benefits, and general MA costs and regulations. 6/14/2024: Letter to Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee supporting the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R.2474) and the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371). Issues pertaining to Medicare physician payment reform, alternative payment models, and patient access. 6/14/2024: Coalition letter to Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee commending their release of "Bolstering Chronic Care through Physician Payment: Current Challenges and Policy Options in Medicare Part B." Issues pertaining to reform of the Medicare physician payment system, Medicare Part B, and administrative burden. 6/24/2024: Coalition letter to Chair of Senate Finance Committee and Senate Members of the Bipartisan Medicare GME Working Group in support of the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 1302). Issues pertaining to funding additional resident positions, opposition to a GME Policy Council, and general workforce issues. 6/24/2024: Coalition letter to Sens. Wyden, Menendez, Cornyn, Cassidy, Bennet, Tillis, Cortez Masto, & Blackburn in support of the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 1302). Issues pertaining to equitable distribution of future additional residency slots, and general workforce issues. Issues pertaining to prior authorization, the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (S. 4532 /H.R. 8702), and in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, related to the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474) and the Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act of 2023 (H.R. 6683), and in general. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to step therapy, in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare liability reform, in general
MAKERS Act
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
4/11/2024: Letter in response to the Senate Finance Committee's hearing on Medicare physician payment and chronic care. Supportive of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2475), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R.6371), and the Dr. Michael C. Burgess Preventive Health Savings Act (S. 114). Issues pertaining to CBO scoring, MACRA's MIPS, APMs, and Medicare physician fees & reimbursements. 4/11/2024: Coalition Statement for the Record on the Medicare physician payment system. Includes issues relating to MACRA, MIPS, APMs, budgetary concerns, and various recommendations for improvement. 4/16/2024: Coalition letter to Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services opposing a proposed prior authorization demonstration project for certain ambulatory surgical centers (CMS-10884). 5/8/2024: Statement for the Record on administrative burden in the healthcare system in support of the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 (S.3173), the Safe Step Act (S. 652), and the GOLD CARD Act (H.R. 4968). Includes issues related to physician burnout, budgetary concerns, and the prior authorization system. 5/10/2024: Sign-on letter to U.S. House requesting members' cosponsorship of the Stop CMV Act (H.R. 7542) introduced by Reps. Lawler (NY) and Landsman (OH). 5/10/2024: Sign-on letter to U.S. Senate requesting members' cosponsorship of the Stop CMV Act (S. 3864) introduced by Sens. Blumenthal (D-CT) and Marshall (KS). 5/20/2024: Coalition letter to Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; includes issues relating to Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, MA plan marketing, supplemental benefits, and general MA costs and regulations. 6/14/2024: Letter to Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee supporting the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R.2474) and the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371). Issues pertaining to Medicare physician payment reform, alternative payment models, and patient access. 6/14/2024: Coalition letter to Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee commending their release of "Bolstering Chronic Care through Physician Payment: Current Challenges and Policy Options in Medicare Part B." Issues pertaining to reform of the Medicare physician payment system, Medicare Part B, and administrative burden. 6/24/2024: Coalition letter to Chair of Senate Finance Committee and Senate Members of the Bipartisan Medicare GME Working Group in support of the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 1302). Issues pertaining to funding additional resident positions, opposition to a GME Policy Council, and general workforce issues. 6/24/2024: Coalition letter to Sens. Wyden, Menendez, Cornyn, Cassidy, Bennet, Tillis, Cortez Masto, & Blackburn in support of the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 1302). Issues pertaining to equitable distribution of future additional residency slots, and general workforce issues. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare liability reform, in general. Issues pertaining to prior authorization, the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (S. 4532 /H.R. 8702), and in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, related to the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474) and the Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act of 2023 (H.R. 6683), and in general.
Safe Step Act
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
1/2/24 AAO-HNS letter to CMS on the agency's proposed rule on federal independent dispute resolution operations of the No Surprises Act. 1/8/24 Coalition letter to Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS); includes issues relating to classification/coverage of prescription drugs and exchange network adequacy standards. 1/9/24 AAO-HNS led letter to House Energy & Commerce and Ways & Means Committees opposing the Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act (H.R. 6445) 1/24/24 Coalition letter to leadership of the Senate HELP Committee opposing Section 5 of the "Health Care PRICE Transparency Act 2.0." Suggests pursuing alternative course of action to better support ASCs. 2/15/24 Coalition letter thanking members for reauthorizing the "Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act." Encourages members to continue supporting mental health services for healthcare professionals. 2/16/24 Letter to FDA; issues relating to public comment and FDA best practices. 3/1/24 Coalition letter to Director of the Center for Medicare at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS); includes issues relating to network adequacy, the Star Ratings system, and prior authorization. 3/15/24 Letter to Chair and Ranking Member of House Committee on Education and the Workforce; Issues relating to prior authorization reform and administrative burden; including ERISA and H.R. 2630 (The Safe Step Act). 3/18/24 Letter to Reps. Michael Burgess and Diana DeGette offering the AAO-HNS' support of H.R. 766 (Dr. Michael C. Burgess Preventive Health Savings Act) and reform of the CBO scoring system. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare liability reform, in general. Issues pertaining to prior authorization, in general Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, related to the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474) and the Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act of 2023 (H.R. 6683), and in general.
GOLD CARD Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
4/11/2024: Letter in response to the Senate Finance Committee's hearing on Medicare physician payment and chronic care. Supportive of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2475), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R.6371), and the Dr. Michael C. Burgess Preventive Health Savings Act (S. 114). Issues pertaining to CBO scoring, MACRA's MIPS, APMs, and Medicare physician fees & reimbursements. 4/11/2024: Coalition Statement for the Record on the Medicare physician payment system. Includes issues relating to MACRA, MIPS, APMs, budgetary concerns, and various recommendations for improvement. 5/8/2024: Statement for the Record on administrative burden in the healthcare system in support of the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 (S.3173), the Safe Step Act (S. 652), and the GOLD CARD Act (H.R. 4968). Includes issues related to physician burnout, budgetary concerns, and the prior authorization system. 5/10/2024: Sign-on letter to U.S. House requesting members' cosponsorship of the Stop CMV Act (H.R. 7542) introduced by Reps. Lawler (NY) and Landsman (OH). 5/10/2024: Sign-on letter to U.S. Senate requesting members' cosponsorship of the Stop CMV Act (S. 3864) introduced by Sens. Blumenthal (D-CT) and Marshall (KS). 6/14/2024: Letter to Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee supporting the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R.2474) and the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371). Issues pertaining to Medicare physician payment reform, alternative payment models, and patient access. 6/14/2024: Coalition letter to Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee commending their release of "Bolstering Chronic Care through Physician Payment: Current Challenges and Policy Options in Medicare Part B." Issues pertaining to reform of the Medicare physician payment system, Medicare Part B, and administrative burden. 6/24/2024: Coalition letter to Chair of Senate Finance Committee and Senate Members of the Bipartisan Medicare GME Working Group in support of the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 1302). Issues pertaining to funding additional resident positions, opposition to a GME Policy Council, and general workforce issues. 6/24/2024: Coalition letter to Sens. Wyden, Menendez, Cornyn, Cassidy, Bennet, Tillis, Cortez Masto, & Blackburn in support of the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 1302). Issues pertaining to equitable distribution of future additional residency slots, and general workforce issues. Issues pertaining to the budget and appropriations, in general.
GOLD CARD Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
4/11/2024: Letter in response to the Senate Finance Committee's hearing on Medicare physician payment and chronic care. Supportive of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2475), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R.6371), and the Dr. Michael C. Burgess Preventive Health Savings Act (S. 114). Issues pertaining to CBO scoring, MACRA's MIPS, APMs, and Medicare physician fees & reimbursements. 4/11/2024: Coalition Statement for the Record on the Medicare physician payment system. Includes issues relating to MACRA, MIPS, APMs, budgetary concerns, and various recommendations for improvement. 4/16/2024: Coalition letter to Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services opposing a proposed prior authorization demonstration project for certain ambulatory surgical centers (CMS-10884). 5/8/2024: Statement for the Record on administrative burden in the healthcare system in support of the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 (S.3173), the Safe Step Act (S. 652), and the GOLD CARD Act (H.R. 4968). Includes issues related to physician burnout, budgetary concerns, and the prior authorization system. 5/20/2024: Coalition letter to Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; includes issues relating to Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, MA plan marketing, supplemental benefits, and general MA costs and regulations. 6/14/2024: Letter to Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee supporting the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R.2474) and the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371). Issues pertaining to Medicare physician payment reform, alternative payment models, and patient access. 6/14/2024: Coalition letter to Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee commending their release of "Bolstering Chronic Care through Physician Payment: Current Challenges and Policy Options in Medicare Part B." Issues pertaining to reform of the Medicare physician payment system, Medicare Part B, and administrative burden. 6/24/2024: Coalition letter to Chair of Senate Finance Committee and Senate Members of the Bipartisan Medicare GME Working Group in support of the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 1302). Issues pertaining to funding additional resident positions, opposition to a GME Policy Council, and general workforce issues. 6/24/2024: Coalition letter to Sens. Wyden, Menendez, Cornyn, Cassidy, Bennet, Tillis, Cortez Masto, & Blackburn in support of the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 1302). Issues pertaining to equitable distribution of future additional residency slots, and general workforce issues. Issues pertaining to prior authorization, the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (S. 4532 /H.R. 8702), and in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, related to the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474) and the Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act of 2023 (H.R. 6683), and in general. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to step therapy, in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare liability reform, in general
GOLD CARD Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
4/11/2024: Letter in response to the Senate Finance Committee's hearing on Medicare physician payment and chronic care. Supportive of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2475), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R.6371), and the Dr. Michael C. Burgess Preventive Health Savings Act (S. 114). Issues pertaining to CBO scoring, MACRA's MIPS, APMs, and Medicare physician fees & reimbursements. 4/11/2024: Coalition Statement for the Record on the Medicare physician payment system. Includes issues relating to MACRA, MIPS, APMs, budgetary concerns, and various recommendations for improvement. 4/16/2024: Coalition letter to Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services opposing a proposed prior authorization demonstration project for certain ambulatory surgical centers (CMS-10884). 5/8/2024: Statement for the Record on administrative burden in the healthcare system in support of the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 (S.3173), the Safe Step Act (S. 652), and the GOLD CARD Act (H.R. 4968). Includes issues related to physician burnout, budgetary concerns, and the prior authorization system. 5/10/2024: Sign-on letter to U.S. House requesting members' cosponsorship of the Stop CMV Act (H.R. 7542) introduced by Reps. Lawler (NY) and Landsman (OH). 5/10/2024: Sign-on letter to U.S. Senate requesting members' cosponsorship of the Stop CMV Act (S. 3864) introduced by Sens. Blumenthal (D-CT) and Marshall (KS). 5/20/2024: Coalition letter to Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; includes issues relating to Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, MA plan marketing, supplemental benefits, and general MA costs and regulations. 6/14/2024: Letter to Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee supporting the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R.2474) and the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371). Issues pertaining to Medicare physician payment reform, alternative payment models, and patient access. 6/14/2024: Coalition letter to Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee commending their release of "Bolstering Chronic Care through Physician Payment: Current Challenges and Policy Options in Medicare Part B." Issues pertaining to reform of the Medicare physician payment system, Medicare Part B, and administrative burden. 6/24/2024: Coalition letter to Chair of Senate Finance Committee and Senate Members of the Bipartisan Medicare GME Working Group in support of the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 1302). Issues pertaining to funding additional resident positions, opposition to a GME Policy Council, and general workforce issues. 6/24/2024: Coalition letter to Sens. Wyden, Menendez, Cornyn, Cassidy, Bennet, Tillis, Cortez Masto, & Blackburn in support of the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 1302). Issues pertaining to equitable distribution of future additional residency slots, and general workforce issues. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare liability reform, in general. Issues pertaining to prior authorization, the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (S. 4532 /H.R. 8702), and in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, related to the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474) and the Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act of 2023 (H.R. 6683), and in general.
Value in Health Care Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
7/10/2024: Sign-on letter to Chair and Ranking Member of Senate Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs in support on $10 million for Neglected Surgical Conditions for FY2025. Outlines health and longevity benefits of supporting surgical interventions through low-and-middle-income counties (LMICs). 7/23/2024: Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in opposition to the Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act (H.R. 1770/S. 2477); includes issues related to scope of practice, patient care, physician education and training, and the CBO scoring system. 7/24/2024:Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in support of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371), and the Value in Health Care (VALUE) Act (H.R. 5013/S.3503); issues related to the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA), inflationary updates to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, reforms to budget neutrality laws, reforms to MACRA's Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), and changes to Alternative Payment Models (APMs). 9/4/2024: Letter to Sens. Boozman, Welch, Tillis, King, Marshall, and Shaheen in support of the Physician Fee Stabilization Act (S. 4935); issues related to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and the Medicare Economic Index. 9/10/2024: Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in support of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371), and the Physician Fee Stabilization Act (S. 4935); issues related to the Medicare physician payment system and inflationary impacts on the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. Issues pertaining to Medicare allergy verification, the Penicillin Allergy Verification and Evaluation Act of 2024 (H.R. 9778), and in general. Issues pertaining to the budget and appropriations, in general.
Value in Health Care Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
7/10/2024: Sign-on letter to Chair and Ranking Member of Senate Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs in support on $10 million for Neglected Surgical Conditions for FY2025. Outlines health and longevity benefits of supporting surgical interventions through low-and-middle-income counties (LMICs). 7/23/2024: Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in opposition to the Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act (H.R. 1770/S. 2477); includes issues related to scope of practice, patient care, physician education and training, and the CBO scoring system. 7/24/2024: Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in support of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371), and the Value in Health Care (VALUE) Act (H.R. 5013/S.3503); issues related to the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA), inflationary updates to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, reforms to budget neutrality laws, reforms to MACRA's Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), and changes to Alternative Payment Models (APMs). 7/29/2024: Letter to Reps. Burgess, Cardenas, Griffith, and Gonzalez in support of the Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act (H.R. 9001); issues related to patient access to care, healthcare innovation and competition, and physician ownership of healthcare facilities. 8/21/2024: Coalition letter to Director of the Division of Services for Children with Special Health Needs at the Maternal and Child Health Bureau of the HRSA regarding changes to the funding structure of state Early Hearing Detection Intervention (EHDI) programs. Letter urges Director to ensure new structure ensures continued excellence and supports stated aims to improve children lost to follow-up (LTF) in these programs, screen three-year-olds, utilize new gene therapies, meet existing benchmark for referrals, and other quality metrics. 9/4/2024: Letter to Sens. Boozman, Welch, Tillis, King, Marshall, and Shaheen in support of the Physician Fee Stabilization Act (S. 4935); issues related to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and the Medicare Economic Index. 9/10/2024: Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in support of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371), and the Physician Fee Stabilization Act (S. 4935); issues related to the Medicare physician payment system and inflationary impacts on the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. 9/13/2024: Sign-on letter to Congress in support of the Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act (H.R. 9001); issues related to physician ownership of hospitals in needy areas and rural access to quality healthcare services. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare liability reform, in general. Issues pertaining to prior authorization, the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (S. 4532 /H.R. 8702), and in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, related to the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474) and the Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act of 2023 (H.R. 6683), and in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare allergy verification, the Penicillin Allergy Verification and Evaluation Act of 2024 (H.R. 9778), and in general.
Value in Health Care Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
7/24/2024: Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in support of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371), and the Value in Health Care (VALUE) Act (H.R. 5013/S.3503); issues related to the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA), inflationary updates to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, reforms to budget neutrality laws, reforms to MACRA's Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), and changes to Alternative Payment Models (APMs). 9/4/2024: Letter to Sens. Boozman, Welch, Tillis, King, Marshall, and Shaheen in support of the Physician Fee Stabilization Act (S. 4935); issues related to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and the Medicare Economic Index. 9/10/2024: Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in support of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371), and the Physician Fee Stabilization Act (S. 4935); issues related to the Medicare physician payment system and inflationary impacts on the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. Issues pertaining to Medicare allergy verification, the Penicillin Allergy Verification and Evaluation Act of 2024 (H.R. 9778), and in general. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to step therapy, in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare liability reform, in general
Provider Reimbursement Stability Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
7/10/2024: Sign-on letter to Chair and Ranking Member of Senate Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs in support on $10 million for Neglected Surgical Conditions for FY2025. Outlines health and longevity benefits of supporting surgical interventions through low-and-middle-income counties (LMICs). 7/23/2024: Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in opposition to the Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act (H.R. 1770/S. 2477); includes issues related to scope of practice, patient care, physician education and training, and the CBO scoring system. 7/24/2024:Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in support of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371), and the Value in Health Care (VALUE) Act (H.R. 5013/S.3503); issues related to the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA), inflationary updates to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, reforms to budget neutrality laws, reforms to MACRA's Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), and changes to Alternative Payment Models (APMs). 9/4/2024: Letter to Sens. Boozman, Welch, Tillis, King, Marshall, and Shaheen in support of the Physician Fee Stabilization Act (S. 4935); issues related to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and the Medicare Economic Index. 9/10/2024: Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in support of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371), and the Physician Fee Stabilization Act (S. 4935); issues related to the Medicare physician payment system and inflationary impacts on the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. Issues pertaining to Medicare allergy verification, the Penicillin Allergy Verification and Evaluation Act of 2024 (H.R. 9778), and in general. Issues pertaining to the budget and appropriations, in general.
Provider Reimbursement Stability Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
4/11/2024: Letter in response to the Senate Finance Committee's hearing on Medicare physician payment and chronic care. Supportive of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2475), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R.6371), and the Dr. Michael C. Burgess Preventive Health Savings Act (S. 114). Issues pertaining to CBO scoring, MACRA's MIPS, APMs, and Medicare physician fees & reimbursements. 4/11/2024: Coalition Statement for the Record on the Medicare physician payment system. Includes issues relating to MACRA, MIPS, APMs, budgetary concerns, and various recommendations for improvement. 5/8/2024: Statement for the Record on administrative burden in the healthcare system in support of the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 (S.3173), the Safe Step Act (S. 652), and the GOLD CARD Act (H.R. 4968). Includes issues related to physician burnout, budgetary concerns, and the prior authorization system. 5/10/2024: Sign-on letter to U.S. House requesting members' cosponsorship of the Stop CMV Act (H.R. 7542) introduced by Reps. Lawler (NY) and Landsman (OH). 5/10/2024: Sign-on letter to U.S. Senate requesting members' cosponsorship of the Stop CMV Act (S. 3864) introduced by Sens. Blumenthal (D-CT) and Marshall (KS). 6/14/2024: Letter to Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee supporting the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R.2474) and the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371). Issues pertaining to Medicare physician payment reform, alternative payment models, and patient access. 6/14/2024: Coalition letter to Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee commending their release of "Bolstering Chronic Care through Physician Payment: Current Challenges and Policy Options in Medicare Part B." Issues pertaining to reform of the Medicare physician payment system, Medicare Part B, and administrative burden. 6/24/2024: Coalition letter to Chair of Senate Finance Committee and Senate Members of the Bipartisan Medicare GME Working Group in support of the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 1302). Issues pertaining to funding additional resident positions, opposition to a GME Policy Council, and general workforce issues. 6/24/2024: Coalition letter to Sens. Wyden, Menendez, Cornyn, Cassidy, Bennet, Tillis, Cortez Masto, & Blackburn in support of the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 1302). Issues pertaining to equitable distribution of future additional residency slots, and general workforce issues. Issues pertaining to the budget and appropriations, in general.
Provider Reimbursement Stability Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
4/11/2024: Letter in response to the Senate Finance Committee's hearing on Medicare physician payment and chronic care. Supportive of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2475), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R.6371), and the Dr. Michael C. Burgess Preventive Health Savings Act (S. 114). Issues pertaining to CBO scoring, MACRA's MIPS, APMs, and Medicare physician fees & reimbursements. 4/11/2024: Coalition Statement for the Record on the Medicare physician payment system. Includes issues relating to MACRA, MIPS, APMs, budgetary concerns, and various recommendations for improvement. 4/16/2024: Coalition letter to Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services opposing a proposed prior authorization demonstration project for certain ambulatory surgical centers (CMS-10884). 5/8/2024: Statement for the Record on administrative burden in the healthcare system in support of the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 (S.3173), the Safe Step Act (S. 652), and the GOLD CARD Act (H.R. 4968). Includes issues related to physician burnout, budgetary concerns, and the prior authorization system. 5/10/2024: Sign-on letter to U.S. House requesting members' cosponsorship of the Stop CMV Act (H.R. 7542) introduced by Reps. Lawler (NY) and Landsman (OH). 5/10/2024: Sign-on letter to U.S. Senate requesting members' cosponsorship of the Stop CMV Act (S. 3864) introduced by Sens. Blumenthal (D-CT) and Marshall (KS). 5/20/2024: Coalition letter to Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; includes issues relating to Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, MA plan marketing, supplemental benefits, and general MA costs and regulations. 6/14/2024: Letter to Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee supporting the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R.2474) and the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371). Issues pertaining to Medicare physician payment reform, alternative payment models, and patient access. 6/14/2024: Coalition letter to Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee commending their release of "Bolstering Chronic Care through Physician Payment: Current Challenges and Policy Options in Medicare Part B." Issues pertaining to reform of the Medicare physician payment system, Medicare Part B, and administrative burden. 6/24/2024: Coalition letter to Chair of Senate Finance Committee and Senate Members of the Bipartisan Medicare GME Working Group in support of the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 1302). Issues pertaining to funding additional resident positions, opposition to a GME Policy Council, and general workforce issues. 6/24/2024: Coalition letter to Sens. Wyden, Menendez, Cornyn, Cassidy, Bennet, Tillis, Cortez Masto, & Blackburn in support of the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 1302). Issues pertaining to equitable distribution of future additional residency slots, and general workforce issues. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare liability reform, in general. Issues pertaining to prior authorization, the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (S. 4532 /H.R. 8702), and in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, related to the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474) and the Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act of 2023 (H.R. 6683), and in general.
Provider Reimbursement Stability Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
4/11/2024: Letter in response to the Senate Finance Committee's hearing on Medicare physician payment and chronic care. Supportive of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2475), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R.6371), and the Dr. Michael C. Burgess Preventive Health Savings Act (S. 114). Issues pertaining to CBO scoring, MACRA's MIPS, APMs, and Medicare physician fees & reimbursements. 4/11/2024: Coalition Statement for the Record on the Medicare physician payment system. Includes issues relating to MACRA, MIPS, APMs, budgetary concerns, and various recommendations for improvement. 4/16/2024: Coalition letter to Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services opposing a proposed prior authorization demonstration project for certain ambulatory surgical centers (CMS-10884). 5/8/2024: Statement for the Record on administrative burden in the healthcare system in support of the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 (S.3173), the Safe Step Act (S. 652), and the GOLD CARD Act (H.R. 4968). Includes issues related to physician burnout, budgetary concerns, and the prior authorization system. 5/20/2024: Coalition letter to Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; includes issues relating to Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, MA plan marketing, supplemental benefits, and general MA costs and regulations. 6/14/2024: Letter to Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee supporting the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R.2474) and the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371). Issues pertaining to Medicare physician payment reform, alternative payment models, and patient access. 6/14/2024: Coalition letter to Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee commending their release of "Bolstering Chronic Care through Physician Payment: Current Challenges and Policy Options in Medicare Part B." Issues pertaining to reform of the Medicare physician payment system, Medicare Part B, and administrative burden. 6/24/2024: Coalition letter to Chair of Senate Finance Committee and Senate Members of the Bipartisan Medicare GME Working Group in support of the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 1302). Issues pertaining to funding additional resident positions, opposition to a GME Policy Council, and general workforce issues. 6/24/2024: Coalition letter to Sens. Wyden, Menendez, Cornyn, Cassidy, Bennet, Tillis, Cortez Masto, & Blackburn in support of the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 1302). Issues pertaining to equitable distribution of future additional residency slots, and general workforce issues. Issues pertaining to prior authorization, the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (S. 4532 /H.R. 8702), and in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, related to the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474) and the Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act of 2023 (H.R. 6683), and in general. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to step therapy, in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare liability reform, in general
Provider Reimbursement Stability Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
7/10/2024: Sign-on letter to Chair and Ranking Member of Senate Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs in support on $10 million for Neglected Surgical Conditions for FY2025. Outlines health and longevity benefits of supporting surgical interventions through low-and-middle-income counties (LMICs). 7/23/2024: Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in opposition to the Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act (H.R. 1770/S. 2477); includes issues related to scope of practice, patient care, physician education and training, and the CBO scoring system. 7/24/2024: Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in support of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371), and the Value in Health Care (VALUE) Act (H.R. 5013/S.3503); issues related to the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA), inflationary updates to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, reforms to budget neutrality laws, reforms to MACRA's Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), and changes to Alternative Payment Models (APMs). 7/29/2024: Letter to Reps. Burgess, Cardenas, Griffith, and Gonzalez in support of the Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act (H.R. 9001); issues related to patient access to care, healthcare innovation and competition, and physician ownership of healthcare facilities. 8/21/2024: Coalition letter to Director of the Division of Services for Children with Special Health Needs at the Maternal and Child Health Bureau of the HRSA regarding changes to the funding structure of state Early Hearing Detection Intervention (EHDI) programs. Letter urges Director to ensure new structure ensures continued excellence and supports stated aims to improve children lost to follow-up (LTF) in these programs, screen three-year-olds, utilize new gene therapies, meet existing benchmark for referrals, and other quality metrics. 9/4/2024: Letter to Sens. Boozman, Welch, Tillis, King, Marshall, and Shaheen in support of the Physician Fee Stabilization Act (S. 4935); issues related to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and the Medicare Economic Index. 9/10/2024: Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in support of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371), and the Physician Fee Stabilization Act (S. 4935); issues related to the Medicare physician payment system and inflationary impacts on the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. 9/13/2024: Sign-on letter to Congress in support of the Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act (H.R. 9001); issues related to physician ownership of hospitals in needy areas and rural access to quality healthcare services. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare liability reform, in general. Issues pertaining to prior authorization, the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (S. 4532 /H.R. 8702), and in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, related to the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474) and the Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act of 2023 (H.R. 6683), and in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare allergy verification, the Penicillin Allergy Verification and Evaluation Act of 2024 (H.R. 9778), and in general.
Provider Reimbursement Stability Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
7/24/2024: Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in support of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371), and the Value in Health Care (VALUE) Act (H.R. 5013/S.3503); issues related to the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA), inflationary updates to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, reforms to budget neutrality laws, reforms to MACRA's Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), and changes to Alternative Payment Models (APMs). 9/4/2024: Letter to Sens. Boozman, Welch, Tillis, King, Marshall, and Shaheen in support of the Physician Fee Stabilization Act (S. 4935); issues related to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and the Medicare Economic Index. 9/10/2024: Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in support of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371), and the Physician Fee Stabilization Act (S. 4935); issues related to the Medicare physician payment system and inflationary impacts on the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. Issues pertaining to Medicare allergy verification, the Penicillin Allergy Verification and Evaluation Act of 2024 (H.R. 9778), and in general. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to step therapy, in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare liability reform, in general
Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
1/2/24 AAO-HNS letter to CMS on the agency's proposed rule on federal independent dispute resolution operations of the No Surprises Act. 1/8/24 Coalition letter to Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS); includes issues relating to classification/coverage of prescription drugs and exchange network adequacy standards. 1/9/24 AAO-HNS led letter to House Energy & Commerce and Ways & Means Committees opposing the Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act (H.R. 6445) 1/24/24 Coalition letter to leadership of the Senate HELP Committee opposing Section 5 of the "Health Care PRICE Transparency Act 2.0." Suggests pursuing alternative course of action to better support ASCs. 2/15/24 Coalition letter thanking members for reauthorizing the "Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act." Encourages members to continue supporting mental health services for healthcare professionals. 2/16/24 Letter to FDA; issues relating to public comment and FDA best practices. 3/1/24 Coalition letter to Director of the Center for Medicare at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS); includes issues relating to network adequacy, the Star Ratings system, and prior authorization. 3/15/24 Letter to Chair and Ranking Member of House Committee on Education and the Workforce; Issues relating to prior authorization reform and administrative burden; including ERISA and H.R. 2630 (The Safe Step Act). 3/18/24 Letter to Reps. Michael Burgess and Diana DeGette offering the AAO-HNS' support of H.R. 766 (Dr. Michael C. Burgess Preventive Health Savings Act) and reform of the CBO scoring system. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare liability reform, in general. Issues pertaining to prior authorization, in general Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, related to the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474) and the Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act of 2023 (H.R. 6683), and in general.
Preserving Seniors’ Access to Physicians Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
4/11/2024: Letter in response to the Senate Finance Committee's hearing on Medicare physician payment and chronic care. Supportive of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2475), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R.6371), and the Dr. Michael C. Burgess Preventive Health Savings Act (S. 114). Issues pertaining to CBO scoring, MACRA's MIPS, APMs, and Medicare physician fees & reimbursements. 4/11/2024: Coalition Statement for the Record on the Medicare physician payment system. Includes issues relating to MACRA, MIPS, APMs, budgetary concerns, and various recommendations for improvement. 4/16/2024: Coalition letter to Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services opposing a proposed prior authorization demonstration project for certain ambulatory surgical centers (CMS-10884). 5/8/2024: Statement for the Record on administrative burden in the healthcare system in support of the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 (S.3173), the Safe Step Act (S. 652), and the GOLD CARD Act (H.R. 4968). Includes issues related to physician burnout, budgetary concerns, and the prior authorization system. 5/10/2024: Sign-on letter to U.S. House requesting members' cosponsorship of the Stop CMV Act (H.R. 7542) introduced by Reps. Lawler (NY) and Landsman (OH). 5/10/2024: Sign-on letter to U.S. Senate requesting members' cosponsorship of the Stop CMV Act (S. 3864) introduced by Sens. Blumenthal (D-CT) and Marshall (KS). 5/20/2024: Coalition letter to Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; includes issues relating to Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, MA plan marketing, supplemental benefits, and general MA costs and regulations. 6/14/2024: Letter to Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee supporting the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R.2474) and the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371). Issues pertaining to Medicare physician payment reform, alternative payment models, and patient access. 6/14/2024: Coalition letter to Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee commending their release of "Bolstering Chronic Care through Physician Payment: Current Challenges and Policy Options in Medicare Part B." Issues pertaining to reform of the Medicare physician payment system, Medicare Part B, and administrative burden. 6/24/2024: Coalition letter to Chair of Senate Finance Committee and Senate Members of the Bipartisan Medicare GME Working Group in support of the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 1302). Issues pertaining to funding additional resident positions, opposition to a GME Policy Council, and general workforce issues. 6/24/2024: Coalition letter to Sens. Wyden, Menendez, Cornyn, Cassidy, Bennet, Tillis, Cortez Masto, & Blackburn in support of the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 1302). Issues pertaining to equitable distribution of future additional residency slots, and general workforce issues. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare liability reform, in general. Issues pertaining to prior authorization, the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (S. 4532 /H.R. 8702), and in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, related to the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474) and the Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act of 2023 (H.R. 6683), and in general.
Preserving Seniors’ Access to Physicians Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
1/2/24 AAO-HNS letter to CMS on the agency's proposed rule on federal independent dispute resolution operations of the No Surprises Act. 1/8/24 Coalition letter to Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS); includes issues relating to classification/coverage of prescription drugs and exchange network adequacy standards. 1/9/24 AAO-HNS led letter to House Energy & Commerce and Ways & Means Committees opposing the Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act (H.R. 6445) 1/24/24 Coalition letter to leadership of the Senate HELP Committee opposing Section 5 of the "Health Care PRICE Transparency Act 2.0." Suggests pursuing alternative course of action to better support ASCs. 2/15/24 Coalition letter thanking members for reauthorizing the "Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act." Encourages members to continue supporting mental health services for healthcare professionals. 2/16/24 Letter to FDA; issues relating to public comment and FDA best practices. 3/1/24 Coalition letter to Director of the Center for Medicare at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS); includes issues relating to network adequacy, the Star Ratings system, and prior authorization. 3/15/24 Letter to Chair and Ranking Member of House Committee on Education and the Workforce; Issues relating to prior authorization reform and administrative burden; including ERISA and H.R. 2630 (The Safe Step Act). 3/18/24 Letter to Reps. Michael Burgess and Diana DeGette offering the AAO-HNS' support of H.R. 766 (Dr. Michael C. Burgess Preventive Health Savings Act) and reform of the CBO scoring system. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare liability reform, in general. Issues pertaining to prior authorization, in general Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, related to the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474) and the Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act of 2023 (H.R. 6683), and in general.
Preserving Seniors’ Access to Physicians Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
1/2/24 AAO-HNS letter to CMS on the agency's proposed rule on federal independent dispute resolution operations of the No Surprises Act. 1/8/24 Coalition letter to Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS); includes issues relating to classification/coverage of prescription drugs and exchange network adequacy standards. 1/17/24 Coalition letter urging House and Senate leadership to reverse the 3.37% cut to Medicare physician payments that took effect on January 1st, 2024. 3/1/24 Coalition letter to Director of Medicare at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS); includes issues relating to network adequacy, the Star Ratings system, and prior authorization. Issues pertaining to prior authorization, in general Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, related to the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474) and the Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act of 2023 (H.R. 6683), and in general. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to step therapy, in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare liability reform, in general
Preserving Seniors’ Access to Physicians Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
7/10/2024: Sign-on letter to Chair and Ranking Member of Senate Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs in support on $10 million for Neglected Surgical Conditions for FY2025. Outlines health and longevity benefits of supporting surgical interventions through low-and-middle-income counties (LMICs). 7/23/2024: Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in opposition to the Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act (H.R. 1770/S. 2477); includes issues related to scope of practice, patient care, physician education and training, and the CBO scoring system. 7/24/2024: Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in support of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371), and the Value in Health Care (VALUE) Act (H.R. 5013/S.3503); issues related to the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA), inflationary updates to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, reforms to budget neutrality laws, reforms to MACRA's Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), and changes to Alternative Payment Models (APMs). 7/29/2024: Letter to Reps. Burgess, Cardenas, Griffith, and Gonzalez in support of the Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act (H.R. 9001); issues related to patient access to care, healthcare innovation and competition, and physician ownership of healthcare facilities. 8/21/2024: Coalition letter to Director of the Division of Services for Children with Special Health Needs at the Maternal and Child Health Bureau of the HRSA regarding changes to the funding structure of state Early Hearing Detection Intervention (EHDI) programs. Letter urges Director to ensure new structure ensures continued excellence and supports stated aims to improve children lost to follow-up (LTF) in these programs, screen three-year-olds, utilize new gene therapies, meet existing benchmark for referrals, and other quality metrics. 9/4/2024: Letter to Sens. Boozman, Welch, Tillis, King, Marshall, and Shaheen in support of the Physician Fee Stabilization Act (S. 4935); issues related to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and the Medicare Economic Index. 9/10/2024: Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in support of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371), and the Physician Fee Stabilization Act (S. 4935); issues related to the Medicare physician payment system and inflationary impacts on the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. 9/13/2024: Sign-on letter to Congress in support of the Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act (H.R. 9001); issues related to physician ownership of hospitals in needy areas and rural access to quality healthcare services. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare liability reform, in general. Issues pertaining to prior authorization, the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (S. 4532 /H.R. 8702), and in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, related to the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474) and the Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act of 2023 (H.R. 6683), and in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare allergy verification, the Penicillin Allergy Verification and Evaluation Act of 2024 (H.R. 9778), and in general.
Preserving Seniors’ Access to Physicians Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
4/11/2024: Letter in response to the Senate Finance Committee's hearing on Medicare physician payment and chronic care. Supportive of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2475), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R.6371), and the Dr. Michael C. Burgess Preventive Health Savings Act (S. 114). Issues pertaining to CBO scoring, MACRA's MIPS, APMs, and Medicare physician fees & reimbursements. 4/11/2024: Coalition Statement for the Record on the Medicare physician payment system. Includes issues relating to MACRA, MIPS, APMs, budgetary concerns, and various recommendations for improvement. 4/16/2024: Coalition letter to Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services opposing a proposed prior authorization demonstration project for certain ambulatory surgical centers (CMS-10884). 5/8/2024: Statement for the Record on administrative burden in the healthcare system in support of the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 (S.3173), the Safe Step Act (S. 652), and the GOLD CARD Act (H.R. 4968). Includes issues related to physician burnout, budgetary concerns, and the prior authorization system. 5/20/2024: Coalition letter to Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; includes issues relating to Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, MA plan marketing, supplemental benefits, and general MA costs and regulations. 6/14/2024: Letter to Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee supporting the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R.2474) and the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371). Issues pertaining to Medicare physician payment reform, alternative payment models, and patient access. 6/14/2024: Coalition letter to Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee commending their release of "Bolstering Chronic Care through Physician Payment: Current Challenges and Policy Options in Medicare Part B." Issues pertaining to reform of the Medicare physician payment system, Medicare Part B, and administrative burden. 6/24/2024: Coalition letter to Chair of Senate Finance Committee and Senate Members of the Bipartisan Medicare GME Working Group in support of the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 1302). Issues pertaining to funding additional resident positions, opposition to a GME Policy Council, and general workforce issues. 6/24/2024: Coalition letter to Sens. Wyden, Menendez, Cornyn, Cassidy, Bennet, Tillis, Cortez Masto, & Blackburn in support of the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 1302). Issues pertaining to equitable distribution of future additional residency slots, and general workforce issues. Issues pertaining to prior authorization, the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (S. 4532 /H.R. 8702), and in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, related to the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474) and the Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act of 2023 (H.R. 6683), and in general. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to step therapy, in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare liability reform, in general
Stop CMV Act of 2024
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
4/11/2024: Letter in response to the Senate Finance Committee's hearing on Medicare physician payment and chronic care. Supportive of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2475), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R.6371), and the Dr. Michael C. Burgess Preventive Health Savings Act (S. 114). Issues pertaining to CBO scoring, MACRA's MIPS, APMs, and Medicare physician fees & reimbursements. 4/11/2024: Coalition Statement for the Record on the Medicare physician payment system. Includes issues relating to MACRA, MIPS, APMs, budgetary concerns, and various recommendations for improvement. 4/16/2024: Coalition letter to Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services opposing a proposed prior authorization demonstration project for certain ambulatory surgical centers (CMS-10884). 5/8/2024: Statement for the Record on administrative burden in the healthcare system in support of the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 (S.3173), the Safe Step Act (S. 652), and the GOLD CARD Act (H.R. 4968). Includes issues related to physician burnout, budgetary concerns, and the prior authorization system. 5/10/2024: Sign-on letter to U.S. House requesting members' cosponsorship of the Stop CMV Act (H.R. 7542) introduced by Reps. Lawler (NY) and Landsman (OH). 5/10/2024: Sign-on letter to U.S. Senate requesting members' cosponsorship of the Stop CMV Act (S. 3864) introduced by Sens. Blumenthal (D-CT) and Marshall (KS). 5/20/2024: Coalition letter to Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; includes issues relating to Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, MA plan marketing, supplemental benefits, and general MA costs and regulations. 6/14/2024: Letter to Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee supporting the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R.2474) and the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371). Issues pertaining to Medicare physician payment reform, alternative payment models, and patient access. 6/14/2024: Coalition letter to Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee commending their release of "Bolstering Chronic Care through Physician Payment: Current Challenges and Policy Options in Medicare Part B." Issues pertaining to reform of the Medicare physician payment system, Medicare Part B, and administrative burden. 6/24/2024: Coalition letter to Chair of Senate Finance Committee and Senate Members of the Bipartisan Medicare GME Working Group in support of the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 1302). Issues pertaining to funding additional resident positions, opposition to a GME Policy Council, and general workforce issues. 6/24/2024: Coalition letter to Sens. Wyden, Menendez, Cornyn, Cassidy, Bennet, Tillis, Cortez Masto, & Blackburn in support of the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 1302). Issues pertaining to equitable distribution of future additional residency slots, and general workforce issues. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare liability reform, in general. Issues pertaining to prior authorization, the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (S. 4532 /H.R. 8702), and in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, related to the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474) and the Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act of 2023 (H.R. 6683), and in general.
Stop CMV Act of 2024
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
4/11/2024: Letter in response to the Senate Finance Committee's hearing on Medicare physician payment and chronic care. Supportive of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2475), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R.6371), and the Dr. Michael C. Burgess Preventive Health Savings Act (S. 114). Issues pertaining to CBO scoring, MACRA's MIPS, APMs, and Medicare physician fees & reimbursements. 4/11/2024: Coalition Statement for the Record on the Medicare physician payment system. Includes issues relating to MACRA, MIPS, APMs, budgetary concerns, and various recommendations for improvement. 5/8/2024: Statement for the Record on administrative burden in the healthcare system in support of the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 (S.3173), the Safe Step Act (S. 652), and the GOLD CARD Act (H.R. 4968). Includes issues related to physician burnout, budgetary concerns, and the prior authorization system. 5/10/2024: Sign-on letter to U.S. House requesting members' cosponsorship of the Stop CMV Act (H.R. 7542) introduced by Reps. Lawler (NY) and Landsman (OH). 5/10/2024: Sign-on letter to U.S. Senate requesting members' cosponsorship of the Stop CMV Act (S. 3864) introduced by Sens. Blumenthal (D-CT) and Marshall (KS). 6/14/2024: Letter to Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee supporting the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R.2474) and the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371). Issues pertaining to Medicare physician payment reform, alternative payment models, and patient access. 6/14/2024: Coalition letter to Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee commending their release of "Bolstering Chronic Care through Physician Payment: Current Challenges and Policy Options in Medicare Part B." Issues pertaining to reform of the Medicare physician payment system, Medicare Part B, and administrative burden. 6/24/2024: Coalition letter to Chair of Senate Finance Committee and Senate Members of the Bipartisan Medicare GME Working Group in support of the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 1302). Issues pertaining to funding additional resident positions, opposition to a GME Policy Council, and general workforce issues. 6/24/2024: Coalition letter to Sens. Wyden, Menendez, Cornyn, Cassidy, Bennet, Tillis, Cortez Masto, & Blackburn in support of the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 1302). Issues pertaining to equitable distribution of future additional residency slots, and general workforce issues. Issues pertaining to the budget and appropriations, in general.
Dr. Michael C. Burgess Preventive Health Savings Act
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
1/9/24 Coalition to letter to Chairs and Ranking Members of the House and Senate Committees on Appropriations urging that appropriations for FY 2024 retain the FDA's authority to regulate tobacco products and do not cut funding from the CDC's Office on Smoking and Health (OSH). 1/17/24 Coalition letter urging House and Senate leadership to reverse the 3.37% cut to Medicare physician payments that took effect on January 1st, 2024. 3/18/24 Letter to Reps. Michael Burgess and Diana DeGette offering the AAO-HNS' support of H.R. 766 (Dr. C Burgess Preventive Health Savings Act) and reform of the CBO scoring system. 3/25/24 Coalition letter to the Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies to fund the CDC's Office on Smoking and Health (OSH) at $310 million for FY 2025. 3/25/24 Coalition letter to the Chair and Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies to fund the CDC's Office on Smoking and Health (OSH) at $310 million for FY 2025. Issues pertaining to the budget and appropriations, in general.
Dr. Michael C. Burgess Preventive Health Savings Act
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
1/2/24 AAO-HNS letter to CMS on the agency's proposed rule on federal independent dispute resolution operations of the No Surprises Act. 1/8/24 Coalition letter to Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS); includes issues relating to classification/coverage of prescription drugs and exchange network adequacy standards. 1/9/24 AAO-HNS led letter to House Energy & Commerce and Ways & Means Committees opposing the Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act (H.R. 6445) 1/24/24 Coalition letter to leadership of the Senate HELP Committee opposing Section 5 of the "Health Care PRICE Transparency Act 2.0." Suggests pursuing alternative course of action to better support ASCs. 2/15/24 Coalition letter thanking members for reauthorizing the "Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act." Encourages members to continue supporting mental health services for healthcare professionals. 2/16/24 Letter to FDA; issues relating to public comment and FDA best practices. 3/1/24 Coalition letter to Director of the Center for Medicare at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS); includes issues relating to network adequacy, the Star Ratings system, and prior authorization. 3/15/24 Letter to Chair and Ranking Member of House Committee on Education and the Workforce; Issues relating to prior authorization reform and administrative burden; including ERISA and H.R. 2630 (The Safe Step Act). 3/18/24 Letter to Reps. Michael Burgess and Diana DeGette offering the AAO-HNS' support of H.R. 766 (Dr. Michael C. Burgess Preventive Health Savings Act) and reform of the CBO scoring system. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare liability reform, in general. Issues pertaining to prior authorization, in general Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, related to the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474) and the Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act of 2023 (H.R. 6683), and in general.
Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2024
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
7/10/2024: Sign-on letter to Chair and Ranking Member of Senate Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs in support on $10 million for Neglected Surgical Conditions for FY2025. Outlines health and longevity benefits of supporting surgical interventions through low-and-middle-income counties (LMICs). 7/23/2024: Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in opposition to the Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act (H.R. 1770/S. 2477); includes issues related to scope of practice, patient care, physician education and training, and the CBO scoring system. 7/24/2024: Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in support of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371), and the Value in Health Care (VALUE) Act (H.R. 5013/S.3503); issues related to the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA), inflationary updates to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, reforms to budget neutrality laws, reforms to MACRA's Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), and changes to Alternative Payment Models (APMs). 7/29/2024: Letter to Reps. Burgess, Cardenas, Griffith, and Gonzalez in support of the Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act (H.R. 9001); issues related to patient access to care, healthcare innovation and competition, and physician ownership of healthcare facilities. 8/21/2024: Coalition letter to Director of the Division of Services for Children with Special Health Needs at the Maternal and Child Health Bureau of the HRSA regarding changes to the funding structure of state Early Hearing Detection Intervention (EHDI) programs. Letter urges Director to ensure new structure ensures continued excellence and supports stated aims to improve children lost to follow-up (LTF) in these programs, screen three-year-olds, utilize new gene therapies, meet existing benchmark for referrals, and other quality metrics. 9/4/2024: Letter to Sens. Boozman, Welch, Tillis, King, Marshall, and Shaheen in support of the Physician Fee Stabilization Act (S. 4935); issues related to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and the Medicare Economic Index. 9/10/2024: Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in support of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371), and the Physician Fee Stabilization Act (S. 4935); issues related to the Medicare physician payment system and inflationary impacts on the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. 9/13/2024: Sign-on letter to Congress in support of the Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act (H.R. 9001); issues related to physician ownership of hospitals in needy areas and rural access to quality healthcare services. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare liability reform, in general. Issues pertaining to prior authorization, the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (S. 4532 /H.R. 8702), and in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, related to the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474) and the Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act of 2023 (H.R. 6683), and in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare allergy verification, the Penicillin Allergy Verification and Evaluation Act of 2024 (H.R. 9778), and in general.
Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2024
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
4/11/2024: Letter in response to the Senate Finance Committee's hearing on Medicare physician payment and chronic care. Supportive of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2475), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R.6371), and the Dr. Michael C. Burgess Preventive Health Savings Act (S. 114). Issues pertaining to CBO scoring, MACRA's MIPS, APMs, and Medicare physician fees & reimbursements. 4/11/2024: Coalition Statement for the Record on the Medicare physician payment system. Includes issues relating to MACRA, MIPS, APMs, budgetary concerns, and various recommendations for improvement. 4/16/2024: Coalition letter to Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services opposing a proposed prior authorization demonstration project for certain ambulatory surgical centers (CMS-10884). 5/8/2024: Statement for the Record on administrative burden in the healthcare system in support of the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 (S.3173), the Safe Step Act (S. 652), and the GOLD CARD Act (H.R. 4968). Includes issues related to physician burnout, budgetary concerns, and the prior authorization system. 5/20/2024: Coalition letter to Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; includes issues relating to Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, MA plan marketing, supplemental benefits, and general MA costs and regulations. 6/14/2024: Letter to Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee supporting the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R.2474) and the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371). Issues pertaining to Medicare physician payment reform, alternative payment models, and patient access. 6/14/2024: Coalition letter to Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee commending their release of "Bolstering Chronic Care through Physician Payment: Current Challenges and Policy Options in Medicare Part B." Issues pertaining to reform of the Medicare physician payment system, Medicare Part B, and administrative burden. 6/24/2024: Coalition letter to Chair of Senate Finance Committee and Senate Members of the Bipartisan Medicare GME Working Group in support of the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 1302). Issues pertaining to funding additional resident positions, opposition to a GME Policy Council, and general workforce issues. 6/24/2024: Coalition letter to Sens. Wyden, Menendez, Cornyn, Cassidy, Bennet, Tillis, Cortez Masto, & Blackburn in support of the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 1302). Issues pertaining to equitable distribution of future additional residency slots, and general workforce issues. Issues pertaining to prior authorization, the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (S. 4532 /H.R. 8702), and in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, related to the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474) and the Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act of 2023 (H.R. 6683), and in general. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to step therapy, in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare liability reform, in general
Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2024
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
4/11/2024: Letter in response to the Senate Finance Committee's hearing on Medicare physician payment and chronic care. Supportive of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2475), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R.6371), and the Dr. Michael C. Burgess Preventive Health Savings Act (S. 114). Issues pertaining to CBO scoring, MACRA's MIPS, APMs, and Medicare physician fees & reimbursements. 4/11/2024: Coalition Statement for the Record on the Medicare physician payment system. Includes issues relating to MACRA, MIPS, APMs, budgetary concerns, and various recommendations for improvement. 4/16/2024: Coalition letter to Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services opposing a proposed prior authorization demonstration project for certain ambulatory surgical centers (CMS-10884). 5/8/2024: Statement for the Record on administrative burden in the healthcare system in support of the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 (S.3173), the Safe Step Act (S. 652), and the GOLD CARD Act (H.R. 4968). Includes issues related to physician burnout, budgetary concerns, and the prior authorization system. 5/10/2024: Sign-on letter to U.S. House requesting members' cosponsorship of the Stop CMV Act (H.R. 7542) introduced by Reps. Lawler (NY) and Landsman (OH). 5/10/2024: Sign-on letter to U.S. Senate requesting members' cosponsorship of the Stop CMV Act (S. 3864) introduced by Sens. Blumenthal (D-CT) and Marshall (KS). 5/20/2024: Coalition letter to Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; includes issues relating to Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, MA plan marketing, supplemental benefits, and general MA costs and regulations. 6/14/2024: Letter to Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee supporting the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R.2474) and the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371). Issues pertaining to Medicare physician payment reform, alternative payment models, and patient access. 6/14/2024: Coalition letter to Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee commending their release of "Bolstering Chronic Care through Physician Payment: Current Challenges and Policy Options in Medicare Part B." Issues pertaining to reform of the Medicare physician payment system, Medicare Part B, and administrative burden. 6/24/2024: Coalition letter to Chair of Senate Finance Committee and Senate Members of the Bipartisan Medicare GME Working Group in support of the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 1302). Issues pertaining to funding additional resident positions, opposition to a GME Policy Council, and general workforce issues. 6/24/2024: Coalition letter to Sens. Wyden, Menendez, Cornyn, Cassidy, Bennet, Tillis, Cortez Masto, & Blackburn in support of the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 1302). Issues pertaining to equitable distribution of future additional residency slots, and general workforce issues. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare liability reform, in general. Issues pertaining to prior authorization, the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (S. 4532 /H.R. 8702), and in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, related to the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474) and the Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act of 2023 (H.R. 6683), and in general.
Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
7/10/2024: Sign-on letter to Chair and Ranking Member of Senate Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs in support on $10 million for Neglected Surgical Conditions for FY2025. Outlines health and longevity benefits of supporting surgical interventions through low-and-middle-income counties (LMICs). 7/23/2024: Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in opposition to the Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act (H.R. 1770/S. 2477); includes issues related to scope of practice, patient care, physician education and training, and the CBO scoring system. 7/24/2024: Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in support of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371), and the Value in Health Care (VALUE) Act (H.R. 5013/S.3503); issues related to the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA), inflationary updates to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, reforms to budget neutrality laws, reforms to MACRA's Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), and changes to Alternative Payment Models (APMs). 7/29/2024: Letter to Reps. Burgess, Cardenas, Griffith, and Gonzalez in support of the Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act (H.R. 9001); issues related to patient access to care, healthcare innovation and competition, and physician ownership of healthcare facilities. 8/21/2024: Coalition letter to Director of the Division of Services for Children with Special Health Needs at the Maternal and Child Health Bureau of the HRSA regarding changes to the funding structure of state Early Hearing Detection Intervention (EHDI) programs. Letter urges Director to ensure new structure ensures continued excellence and supports stated aims to improve children lost to follow-up (LTF) in these programs, screen three-year-olds, utilize new gene therapies, meet existing benchmark for referrals, and other quality metrics. 9/4/2024: Letter to Sens. Boozman, Welch, Tillis, King, Marshall, and Shaheen in support of the Physician Fee Stabilization Act (S. 4935); issues related to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and the Medicare Economic Index. 9/10/2024: Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in support of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371), and the Physician Fee Stabilization Act (S. 4935); issues related to the Medicare physician payment system and inflationary impacts on the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. 9/13/2024: Sign-on letter to Congress in support of the Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act (H.R. 9001); issues related to physician ownership of hospitals in needy areas and rural access to quality healthcare services. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare liability reform, in general. Issues pertaining to prior authorization, the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (S. 4532 /H.R. 8702), and in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, related to the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474) and the Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act of 2023 (H.R. 6683), and in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare allergy verification, the Penicillin Allergy Verification and Evaluation Act of 2024 (H.R. 9778), and in general.
PAVE Act
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
7/10/2024: Sign-on letter to Chair and Ranking Member of Senate Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs in support on $10 million for Neglected Surgical Conditions for FY2025. Outlines health and longevity benefits of supporting surgical interventions through low-and-middle-income counties (LMICs). 7/23/2024: Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in opposition to the Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act (H.R. 1770/S. 2477); includes issues related to scope of practice, patient care, physician education and training, and the CBO scoring system. 7/24/2024:Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in support of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371), and the Value in Health Care (VALUE) Act (H.R. 5013/S.3503); issues related to the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA), inflationary updates to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, reforms to budget neutrality laws, reforms to MACRA's Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), and changes to Alternative Payment Models (APMs). 9/4/2024: Letter to Sens. Boozman, Welch, Tillis, King, Marshall, and Shaheen in support of the Physician Fee Stabilization Act (S. 4935); issues related to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and the Medicare Economic Index. 9/10/2024: Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in support of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371), and the Physician Fee Stabilization Act (S. 4935); issues related to the Medicare physician payment system and inflationary impacts on the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. Issues pertaining to Medicare allergy verification, the Penicillin Allergy Verification and Evaluation Act of 2024 (H.R. 9778), and in general. Issues pertaining to the budget and appropriations, in general.
PAVE Act
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
7/10/2024: Sign-on letter to Chair and Ranking Member of Senate Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs in support on $10 million for Neglected Surgical Conditions for FY2025. Outlines health and longevity benefits of supporting surgical interventions through low-and-middle-income counties (LMICs). 7/23/2024: Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in opposition to the Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act (H.R. 1770/S. 2477); includes issues related to scope of practice, patient care, physician education and training, and the CBO scoring system. 7/24/2024: Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in support of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371), and the Value in Health Care (VALUE) Act (H.R. 5013/S.3503); issues related to the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA), inflationary updates to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, reforms to budget neutrality laws, reforms to MACRA's Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), and changes to Alternative Payment Models (APMs). 7/29/2024: Letter to Reps. Burgess, Cardenas, Griffith, and Gonzalez in support of the Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act (H.R. 9001); issues related to patient access to care, healthcare innovation and competition, and physician ownership of healthcare facilities. 8/21/2024: Coalition letter to Director of the Division of Services for Children with Special Health Needs at the Maternal and Child Health Bureau of the HRSA regarding changes to the funding structure of state Early Hearing Detection Intervention (EHDI) programs. Letter urges Director to ensure new structure ensures continued excellence and supports stated aims to improve children lost to follow-up (LTF) in these programs, screen three-year-olds, utilize new gene therapies, meet existing benchmark for referrals, and other quality metrics. 9/4/2024: Letter to Sens. Boozman, Welch, Tillis, King, Marshall, and Shaheen in support of the Physician Fee Stabilization Act (S. 4935); issues related to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and the Medicare Economic Index. 9/10/2024: Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in support of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371), and the Physician Fee Stabilization Act (S. 4935); issues related to the Medicare physician payment system and inflationary impacts on the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. 9/13/2024: Sign-on letter to Congress in support of the Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act (H.R. 9001); issues related to physician ownership of hospitals in needy areas and rural access to quality healthcare services. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare liability reform, in general. Issues pertaining to prior authorization, the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (S. 4532 /H.R. 8702), and in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, related to the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474) and the Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act of 2023 (H.R. 6683), and in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare allergy verification, the Penicillin Allergy Verification and Evaluation Act of 2024 (H.R. 9778), and in general.
PAVE Act
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
7/24/2024: Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in support of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371), and the Value in Health Care (VALUE) Act (H.R. 5013/S.3503); issues related to the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA), inflationary updates to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, reforms to budget neutrality laws, reforms to MACRA's Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), and changes to Alternative Payment Models (APMs). 9/4/2024: Letter to Sens. Boozman, Welch, Tillis, King, Marshall, and Shaheen in support of the Physician Fee Stabilization Act (S. 4935); issues related to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and the Medicare Economic Index. 9/10/2024: Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in support of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371), and the Physician Fee Stabilization Act (S. 4935); issues related to the Medicare physician payment system and inflationary impacts on the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. Issues pertaining to Medicare allergy verification, the Penicillin Allergy Verification and Evaluation Act of 2024 (H.R. 9778), and in general. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to step therapy, in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare liability reform, in general
Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
4/11/2024: Letter in response to the Senate Finance Committee's hearing on Medicare physician payment and chronic care. Supportive of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2475), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R.6371), and the Dr. Michael C. Burgess Preventive Health Savings Act (S. 114). Issues pertaining to CBO scoring, MACRA's MIPS, APMs, and Medicare physician fees & reimbursements. 4/11/2024: Coalition Statement for the Record on the Medicare physician payment system. Includes issues relating to MACRA, MIPS, APMs, budgetary concerns, and various recommendations for improvement. 5/8/2024: Statement for the Record on administrative burden in the healthcare system in support of the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 (S.3173), the Safe Step Act (S. 652), and the GOLD CARD Act (H.R. 4968). Includes issues related to physician burnout, budgetary concerns, and the prior authorization system. 5/10/2024: Sign-on letter to U.S. House requesting members' cosponsorship of the Stop CMV Act (H.R. 7542) introduced by Reps. Lawler (NY) and Landsman (OH). 5/10/2024: Sign-on letter to U.S. Senate requesting members' cosponsorship of the Stop CMV Act (S. 3864) introduced by Sens. Blumenthal (D-CT) and Marshall (KS). 6/14/2024: Letter to Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee supporting the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R.2474) and the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371). Issues pertaining to Medicare physician payment reform, alternative payment models, and patient access. 6/14/2024: Coalition letter to Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee commending their release of "Bolstering Chronic Care through Physician Payment: Current Challenges and Policy Options in Medicare Part B." Issues pertaining to reform of the Medicare physician payment system, Medicare Part B, and administrative burden. 6/24/2024: Coalition letter to Chair of Senate Finance Committee and Senate Members of the Bipartisan Medicare GME Working Group in support of the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 1302). Issues pertaining to funding additional resident positions, opposition to a GME Policy Council, and general workforce issues. 6/24/2024: Coalition letter to Sens. Wyden, Menendez, Cornyn, Cassidy, Bennet, Tillis, Cortez Masto, & Blackburn in support of the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 1302). Issues pertaining to equitable distribution of future additional residency slots, and general workforce issues. Issues pertaining to the budget and appropriations, in general.
Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
4/11/2024: Letter in response to the Senate Finance Committee's hearing on Medicare physician payment and chronic care. Supportive of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2475), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R.6371), and the Dr. Michael C. Burgess Preventive Health Savings Act (S. 114). Issues pertaining to CBO scoring, MACRA's MIPS, APMs, and Medicare physician fees & reimbursements. 4/11/2024: Coalition Statement for the Record on the Medicare physician payment system. Includes issues relating to MACRA, MIPS, APMs, budgetary concerns, and various recommendations for improvement. 4/16/2024: Coalition letter to Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services opposing a proposed prior authorization demonstration project for certain ambulatory surgical centers (CMS-10884). 5/8/2024: Statement for the Record on administrative burden in the healthcare system in support of the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 (S.3173), the Safe Step Act (S. 652), and the GOLD CARD Act (H.R. 4968). Includes issues related to physician burnout, budgetary concerns, and the prior authorization system. 5/10/2024: Sign-on letter to U.S. House requesting members' cosponsorship of the Stop CMV Act (H.R. 7542) introduced by Reps. Lawler (NY) and Landsman (OH). 5/10/2024: Sign-on letter to U.S. Senate requesting members' cosponsorship of the Stop CMV Act (S. 3864) introduced by Sens. Blumenthal (D-CT) and Marshall (KS). 5/20/2024: Coalition letter to Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; includes issues relating to Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, MA plan marketing, supplemental benefits, and general MA costs and regulations. 6/14/2024: Letter to Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee supporting the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R.2474) and the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371). Issues pertaining to Medicare physician payment reform, alternative payment models, and patient access. 6/14/2024: Coalition letter to Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee commending their release of "Bolstering Chronic Care through Physician Payment: Current Challenges and Policy Options in Medicare Part B." Issues pertaining to reform of the Medicare physician payment system, Medicare Part B, and administrative burden. 6/24/2024: Coalition letter to Chair of Senate Finance Committee and Senate Members of the Bipartisan Medicare GME Working Group in support of the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 1302). Issues pertaining to funding additional resident positions, opposition to a GME Policy Council, and general workforce issues. 6/24/2024: Coalition letter to Sens. Wyden, Menendez, Cornyn, Cassidy, Bennet, Tillis, Cortez Masto, & Blackburn in support of the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 1302). Issues pertaining to equitable distribution of future additional residency slots, and general workforce issues. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare liability reform, in general. Issues pertaining to prior authorization, the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (S. 4532 /H.R. 8702), and in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, related to the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474) and the Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act of 2023 (H.R. 6683), and in general.
Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
4/11/2024: Letter in response to the Senate Finance Committee's hearing on Medicare physician payment and chronic care. Supportive of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2475), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R.6371), and the Dr. Michael C. Burgess Preventive Health Savings Act (S. 114). Issues pertaining to CBO scoring, MACRA's MIPS, APMs, and Medicare physician fees & reimbursements. 4/11/2024: Coalition Statement for the Record on the Medicare physician payment system. Includes issues relating to MACRA, MIPS, APMs, budgetary concerns, and various recommendations for improvement. 4/16/2024: Coalition letter to Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services opposing a proposed prior authorization demonstration project for certain ambulatory surgical centers (CMS-10884). 5/8/2024: Statement for the Record on administrative burden in the healthcare system in support of the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 (S.3173), the Safe Step Act (S. 652), and the GOLD CARD Act (H.R. 4968). Includes issues related to physician burnout, budgetary concerns, and the prior authorization system. 5/20/2024: Coalition letter to Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; includes issues relating to Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, MA plan marketing, supplemental benefits, and general MA costs and regulations. 6/14/2024: Letter to Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee supporting the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R.2474) and the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371). Issues pertaining to Medicare physician payment reform, alternative payment models, and patient access. 6/14/2024: Coalition letter to Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee commending their release of "Bolstering Chronic Care through Physician Payment: Current Challenges and Policy Options in Medicare Part B." Issues pertaining to reform of the Medicare physician payment system, Medicare Part B, and administrative burden. 6/24/2024: Coalition letter to Chair of Senate Finance Committee and Senate Members of the Bipartisan Medicare GME Working Group in support of the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 1302). Issues pertaining to funding additional resident positions, opposition to a GME Policy Council, and general workforce issues. 6/24/2024: Coalition letter to Sens. Wyden, Menendez, Cornyn, Cassidy, Bennet, Tillis, Cortez Masto, & Blackburn in support of the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 1302). Issues pertaining to equitable distribution of future additional residency slots, and general workforce issues. Issues pertaining to prior authorization, the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (S. 4532 /H.R. 8702), and in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, related to the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474) and the Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act of 2023 (H.R. 6683), and in general. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to step therapy, in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare liability reform, in general
Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
7/10/2024: Sign-on letter to Chair and Ranking Member of Senate Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs in support on $10 million for Neglected Surgical Conditions for FY2025. Outlines health and longevity benefits of supporting surgical interventions through low-and-middle-income counties (LMICs). 7/23/2024: Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in opposition to the Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act (H.R. 1770/S. 2477); includes issues related to scope of practice, patient care, physician education and training, and the CBO scoring system. 7/24/2024: Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in support of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371), and the Value in Health Care (VALUE) Act (H.R. 5013/S.3503); issues related to the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA), inflationary updates to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, reforms to budget neutrality laws, reforms to MACRA's Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), and changes to Alternative Payment Models (APMs). 7/29/2024: Letter to Reps. Burgess, Cardenas, Griffith, and Gonzalez in support of the Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act (H.R. 9001); issues related to patient access to care, healthcare innovation and competition, and physician ownership of healthcare facilities. 8/21/2024: Coalition letter to Director of the Division of Services for Children with Special Health Needs at the Maternal and Child Health Bureau of the HRSA regarding changes to the funding structure of state Early Hearing Detection Intervention (EHDI) programs. Letter urges Director to ensure new structure ensures continued excellence and supports stated aims to improve children lost to follow-up (LTF) in these programs, screen three-year-olds, utilize new gene therapies, meet existing benchmark for referrals, and other quality metrics. 9/4/2024: Letter to Sens. Boozman, Welch, Tillis, King, Marshall, and Shaheen in support of the Physician Fee Stabilization Act (S. 4935); issues related to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and the Medicare Economic Index. 9/10/2024: Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in support of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371), and the Physician Fee Stabilization Act (S. 4935); issues related to the Medicare physician payment system and inflationary impacts on the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. 9/13/2024: Sign-on letter to Congress in support of the Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act (H.R. 9001); issues related to physician ownership of hospitals in needy areas and rural access to quality healthcare services. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare liability reform, in general. Issues pertaining to prior authorization, the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (S. 4532 /H.R. 8702), and in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, related to the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474) and the Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act of 2023 (H.R. 6683), and in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare allergy verification, the Penicillin Allergy Verification and Evaluation Act of 2024 (H.R. 9778), and in general.
Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
7/10/2024: Sign-on letter to Chair and Ranking Member of Senate Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs in support on $10 million for Neglected Surgical Conditions for FY2025. Outlines health and longevity benefits of supporting surgical interventions through low-and-middle-income counties (LMICs). 7/23/2024: Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in opposition to the Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act (H.R. 1770/S. 2477); includes issues related to scope of practice, patient care, physician education and training, and the CBO scoring system. 7/24/2024:Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in support of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371), and the Value in Health Care (VALUE) Act (H.R. 5013/S.3503); issues related to the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA), inflationary updates to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, reforms to budget neutrality laws, reforms to MACRA's Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), and changes to Alternative Payment Models (APMs). 9/4/2024: Letter to Sens. Boozman, Welch, Tillis, King, Marshall, and Shaheen in support of the Physician Fee Stabilization Act (S. 4935); issues related to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and the Medicare Economic Index. 9/10/2024: Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in support of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371), and the Physician Fee Stabilization Act (S. 4935); issues related to the Medicare physician payment system and inflationary impacts on the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. Issues pertaining to Medicare allergy verification, the Penicillin Allergy Verification and Evaluation Act of 2024 (H.R. 9778), and in general. Issues pertaining to the budget and appropriations, in general.
Value in Health Care Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
7/10/2024: Sign-on letter to Chair and Ranking Member of Senate Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs in support on $10 million for Neglected Surgical Conditions for FY2025. Outlines health and longevity benefits of supporting surgical interventions through low-and-middle-income counties (LMICs). 7/23/2024: Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in opposition to the Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act (H.R. 1770/S. 2477); includes issues related to scope of practice, patient care, physician education and training, and the CBO scoring system. 7/24/2024:Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in support of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371), and the Value in Health Care (VALUE) Act (H.R. 5013/S.3503); issues related to the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA), inflationary updates to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, reforms to budget neutrality laws, reforms to MACRA's Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), and changes to Alternative Payment Models (APMs). 9/4/2024: Letter to Sens. Boozman, Welch, Tillis, King, Marshall, and Shaheen in support of the Physician Fee Stabilization Act (S. 4935); issues related to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and the Medicare Economic Index. 9/10/2024: Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in support of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371), and the Physician Fee Stabilization Act (S. 4935); issues related to the Medicare physician payment system and inflationary impacts on the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. Issues pertaining to Medicare allergy verification, the Penicillin Allergy Verification and Evaluation Act of 2024 (H.R. 9778), and in general. Issues pertaining to the budget and appropriations, in general.
Value in Health Care Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
7/10/2024: Sign-on letter to Chair and Ranking Member of Senate Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs in support on $10 million for Neglected Surgical Conditions for FY2025. Outlines health and longevity benefits of supporting surgical interventions through low-and-middle-income counties (LMICs). 7/23/2024: Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in opposition to the Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act (H.R. 1770/S. 2477); includes issues related to scope of practice, patient care, physician education and training, and the CBO scoring system. 7/24/2024: Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in support of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371), and the Value in Health Care (VALUE) Act (H.R. 5013/S.3503); issues related to the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA), inflationary updates to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, reforms to budget neutrality laws, reforms to MACRA's Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), and changes to Alternative Payment Models (APMs). 7/29/2024: Letter to Reps. Burgess, Cardenas, Griffith, and Gonzalez in support of the Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act (H.R. 9001); issues related to patient access to care, healthcare innovation and competition, and physician ownership of healthcare facilities. 8/21/2024: Coalition letter to Director of the Division of Services for Children with Special Health Needs at the Maternal and Child Health Bureau of the HRSA regarding changes to the funding structure of state Early Hearing Detection Intervention (EHDI) programs. Letter urges Director to ensure new structure ensures continued excellence and supports stated aims to improve children lost to follow-up (LTF) in these programs, screen three-year-olds, utilize new gene therapies, meet existing benchmark for referrals, and other quality metrics. 9/4/2024: Letter to Sens. Boozman, Welch, Tillis, King, Marshall, and Shaheen in support of the Physician Fee Stabilization Act (S. 4935); issues related to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and the Medicare Economic Index. 9/10/2024: Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in support of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371), and the Physician Fee Stabilization Act (S. 4935); issues related to the Medicare physician payment system and inflationary impacts on the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. 9/13/2024: Sign-on letter to Congress in support of the Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act (H.R. 9001); issues related to physician ownership of hospitals in needy areas and rural access to quality healthcare services. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare liability reform, in general. Issues pertaining to prior authorization, the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (S. 4532 /H.R. 8702), and in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, related to the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474) and the Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act of 2023 (H.R. 6683), and in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare allergy verification, the Penicillin Allergy Verification and Evaluation Act of 2024 (H.R. 9778), and in general.
Value in Health Care Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
7/24/2024: Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in support of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371), and the Value in Health Care (VALUE) Act (H.R. 5013/S.3503); issues related to the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA), inflationary updates to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, reforms to budget neutrality laws, reforms to MACRA's Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), and changes to Alternative Payment Models (APMs). 9/4/2024: Letter to Sens. Boozman, Welch, Tillis, King, Marshall, and Shaheen in support of the Physician Fee Stabilization Act (S. 4935); issues related to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and the Medicare Economic Index. 9/10/2024: Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in support of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371), and the Physician Fee Stabilization Act (S. 4935); issues related to the Medicare physician payment system and inflationary impacts on the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. Issues pertaining to Medicare allergy verification, the Penicillin Allergy Verification and Evaluation Act of 2024 (H.R. 9778), and in general. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to step therapy, in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare liability reform, in general
Stop CMV Act of 2024
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
4/11/2024: Letter in response to the Senate Finance Committee's hearing on Medicare physician payment and chronic care. Supportive of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2475), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R.6371), and the Dr. Michael C. Burgess Preventive Health Savings Act (S. 114). Issues pertaining to CBO scoring, MACRA's MIPS, APMs, and Medicare physician fees & reimbursements. 4/11/2024: Coalition Statement for the Record on the Medicare physician payment system. Includes issues relating to MACRA, MIPS, APMs, budgetary concerns, and various recommendations for improvement. 5/8/2024: Statement for the Record on administrative burden in the healthcare system in support of the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 (S.3173), the Safe Step Act (S. 652), and the GOLD CARD Act (H.R. 4968). Includes issues related to physician burnout, budgetary concerns, and the prior authorization system. 5/10/2024: Sign-on letter to U.S. House requesting members' cosponsorship of the Stop CMV Act (H.R. 7542) introduced by Reps. Lawler (NY) and Landsman (OH). 5/10/2024: Sign-on letter to U.S. Senate requesting members' cosponsorship of the Stop CMV Act (S. 3864) introduced by Sens. Blumenthal (D-CT) and Marshall (KS). 6/14/2024: Letter to Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee supporting the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R.2474) and the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371). Issues pertaining to Medicare physician payment reform, alternative payment models, and patient access. 6/14/2024: Coalition letter to Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee commending their release of "Bolstering Chronic Care through Physician Payment: Current Challenges and Policy Options in Medicare Part B." Issues pertaining to reform of the Medicare physician payment system, Medicare Part B, and administrative burden. 6/24/2024: Coalition letter to Chair of Senate Finance Committee and Senate Members of the Bipartisan Medicare GME Working Group in support of the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 1302). Issues pertaining to funding additional resident positions, opposition to a GME Policy Council, and general workforce issues. 6/24/2024: Coalition letter to Sens. Wyden, Menendez, Cornyn, Cassidy, Bennet, Tillis, Cortez Masto, & Blackburn in support of the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 1302). Issues pertaining to equitable distribution of future additional residency slots, and general workforce issues. Issues pertaining to the budget and appropriations, in general.
Stop CMV Act of 2024
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
4/11/2024: Letter in response to the Senate Finance Committee's hearing on Medicare physician payment and chronic care. Supportive of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2475), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R.6371), and the Dr. Michael C. Burgess Preventive Health Savings Act (S. 114). Issues pertaining to CBO scoring, MACRA's MIPS, APMs, and Medicare physician fees & reimbursements. 4/11/2024: Coalition Statement for the Record on the Medicare physician payment system. Includes issues relating to MACRA, MIPS, APMs, budgetary concerns, and various recommendations for improvement. 4/16/2024: Coalition letter to Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services opposing a proposed prior authorization demonstration project for certain ambulatory surgical centers (CMS-10884). 5/8/2024: Statement for the Record on administrative burden in the healthcare system in support of the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 (S.3173), the Safe Step Act (S. 652), and the GOLD CARD Act (H.R. 4968). Includes issues related to physician burnout, budgetary concerns, and the prior authorization system. 5/10/2024: Sign-on letter to U.S. House requesting members' cosponsorship of the Stop CMV Act (H.R. 7542) introduced by Reps. Lawler (NY) and Landsman (OH). 5/10/2024: Sign-on letter to U.S. Senate requesting members' cosponsorship of the Stop CMV Act (S. 3864) introduced by Sens. Blumenthal (D-CT) and Marshall (KS). 5/20/2024: Coalition letter to Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; includes issues relating to Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, MA plan marketing, supplemental benefits, and general MA costs and regulations. 6/14/2024: Letter to Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee supporting the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R.2474) and the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371). Issues pertaining to Medicare physician payment reform, alternative payment models, and patient access. 6/14/2024: Coalition letter to Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee commending their release of "Bolstering Chronic Care through Physician Payment: Current Challenges and Policy Options in Medicare Part B." Issues pertaining to reform of the Medicare physician payment system, Medicare Part B, and administrative burden. 6/24/2024: Coalition letter to Chair of Senate Finance Committee and Senate Members of the Bipartisan Medicare GME Working Group in support of the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 1302). Issues pertaining to funding additional resident positions, opposition to a GME Policy Council, and general workforce issues. 6/24/2024: Coalition letter to Sens. Wyden, Menendez, Cornyn, Cassidy, Bennet, Tillis, Cortez Masto, & Blackburn in support of the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 1302). Issues pertaining to equitable distribution of future additional residency slots, and general workforce issues. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare liability reform, in general. Issues pertaining to prior authorization, the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (S. 4532 /H.R. 8702), and in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, related to the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474) and the Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act of 2023 (H.R. 6683), and in general.
Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2024
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
4/11/2024: Letter in response to the Senate Finance Committee's hearing on Medicare physician payment and chronic care. Supportive of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2475), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R.6371), and the Dr. Michael C. Burgess Preventive Health Savings Act (S. 114). Issues pertaining to CBO scoring, MACRA's MIPS, APMs, and Medicare physician fees & reimbursements. 4/11/2024: Coalition Statement for the Record on the Medicare physician payment system. Includes issues relating to MACRA, MIPS, APMs, budgetary concerns, and various recommendations for improvement. 4/16/2024: Coalition letter to Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services opposing a proposed prior authorization demonstration project for certain ambulatory surgical centers (CMS-10884). 5/8/2024: Statement for the Record on administrative burden in the healthcare system in support of the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 (S.3173), the Safe Step Act (S. 652), and the GOLD CARD Act (H.R. 4968). Includes issues related to physician burnout, budgetary concerns, and the prior authorization system. 5/10/2024: Sign-on letter to U.S. House requesting members' cosponsorship of the Stop CMV Act (H.R. 7542) introduced by Reps. Lawler (NY) and Landsman (OH). 5/10/2024: Sign-on letter to U.S. Senate requesting members' cosponsorship of the Stop CMV Act (S. 3864) introduced by Sens. Blumenthal (D-CT) and Marshall (KS). 5/20/2024: Coalition letter to Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; includes issues relating to Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, MA plan marketing, supplemental benefits, and general MA costs and regulations. 6/14/2024: Letter to Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee supporting the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R.2474) and the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371). Issues pertaining to Medicare physician payment reform, alternative payment models, and patient access. 6/14/2024: Coalition letter to Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee commending their release of "Bolstering Chronic Care through Physician Payment: Current Challenges and Policy Options in Medicare Part B." Issues pertaining to reform of the Medicare physician payment system, Medicare Part B, and administrative burden. 6/24/2024: Coalition letter to Chair of Senate Finance Committee and Senate Members of the Bipartisan Medicare GME Working Group in support of the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 1302). Issues pertaining to funding additional resident positions, opposition to a GME Policy Council, and general workforce issues. 6/24/2024: Coalition letter to Sens. Wyden, Menendez, Cornyn, Cassidy, Bennet, Tillis, Cortez Masto, & Blackburn in support of the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 1302). Issues pertaining to equitable distribution of future additional residency slots, and general workforce issues. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare liability reform, in general. Issues pertaining to prior authorization, the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (S. 4532 /H.R. 8702), and in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, related to the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474) and the Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act of 2023 (H.R. 6683), and in general.
Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2024
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
4/11/2024: Letter in response to the Senate Finance Committee's hearing on Medicare physician payment and chronic care. Supportive of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2475), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R.6371), and the Dr. Michael C. Burgess Preventive Health Savings Act (S. 114). Issues pertaining to CBO scoring, MACRA's MIPS, APMs, and Medicare physician fees & reimbursements. 4/11/2024: Coalition Statement for the Record on the Medicare physician payment system. Includes issues relating to MACRA, MIPS, APMs, budgetary concerns, and various recommendations for improvement. 4/16/2024: Coalition letter to Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services opposing a proposed prior authorization demonstration project for certain ambulatory surgical centers (CMS-10884). 5/8/2024: Statement for the Record on administrative burden in the healthcare system in support of the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 (S.3173), the Safe Step Act (S. 652), and the GOLD CARD Act (H.R. 4968). Includes issues related to physician burnout, budgetary concerns, and the prior authorization system. 5/20/2024: Coalition letter to Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; includes issues relating to Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, MA plan marketing, supplemental benefits, and general MA costs and regulations. 6/14/2024: Letter to Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee supporting the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R.2474) and the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371). Issues pertaining to Medicare physician payment reform, alternative payment models, and patient access. 6/14/2024: Coalition letter to Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee commending their release of "Bolstering Chronic Care through Physician Payment: Current Challenges and Policy Options in Medicare Part B." Issues pertaining to reform of the Medicare physician payment system, Medicare Part B, and administrative burden. 6/24/2024: Coalition letter to Chair of Senate Finance Committee and Senate Members of the Bipartisan Medicare GME Working Group in support of the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 1302). Issues pertaining to funding additional resident positions, opposition to a GME Policy Council, and general workforce issues. 6/24/2024: Coalition letter to Sens. Wyden, Menendez, Cornyn, Cassidy, Bennet, Tillis, Cortez Masto, & Blackburn in support of the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 1302). Issues pertaining to equitable distribution of future additional residency slots, and general workforce issues. Issues pertaining to prior authorization, the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (S. 4532 /H.R. 8702), and in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, related to the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474) and the Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act of 2023 (H.R. 6683), and in general. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to step therapy, in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare liability reform, in general
Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2024
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
7/10/2024: Sign-on letter to Chair and Ranking Member of Senate Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs in support on $10 million for Neglected Surgical Conditions for FY2025. Outlines health and longevity benefits of supporting surgical interventions through low-and-middle-income counties (LMICs). 7/23/2024: Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in opposition to the Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act (H.R. 1770/S. 2477); includes issues related to scope of practice, patient care, physician education and training, and the CBO scoring system. 7/24/2024: Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in support of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371), and the Value in Health Care (VALUE) Act (H.R. 5013/S.3503); issues related to the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA), inflationary updates to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, reforms to budget neutrality laws, reforms to MACRA's Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), and changes to Alternative Payment Models (APMs). 7/29/2024: Letter to Reps. Burgess, Cardenas, Griffith, and Gonzalez in support of the Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act (H.R. 9001); issues related to patient access to care, healthcare innovation and competition, and physician ownership of healthcare facilities. 8/21/2024: Coalition letter to Director of the Division of Services for Children with Special Health Needs at the Maternal and Child Health Bureau of the HRSA regarding changes to the funding structure of state Early Hearing Detection Intervention (EHDI) programs. Letter urges Director to ensure new structure ensures continued excellence and supports stated aims to improve children lost to follow-up (LTF) in these programs, screen three-year-olds, utilize new gene therapies, meet existing benchmark for referrals, and other quality metrics. 9/4/2024: Letter to Sens. Boozman, Welch, Tillis, King, Marshall, and Shaheen in support of the Physician Fee Stabilization Act (S. 4935); issues related to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and the Medicare Economic Index. 9/10/2024: Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in support of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371), and the Physician Fee Stabilization Act (S. 4935); issues related to the Medicare physician payment system and inflationary impacts on the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. 9/13/2024: Sign-on letter to Congress in support of the Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act (H.R. 9001); issues related to physician ownership of hospitals in needy areas and rural access to quality healthcare services. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare liability reform, in general. Issues pertaining to prior authorization, the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (S. 4532 /H.R. 8702), and in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, related to the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474) and the Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act of 2023 (H.R. 6683), and in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare allergy verification, the Penicillin Allergy Verification and Evaluation Act of 2024 (H.R. 9778), and in general.
Physician Fee Stabilization Act
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
7/24/2024: Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in support of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371), and the Value in Health Care (VALUE) Act (H.R. 5013/S.3503); issues related to the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA), inflationary updates to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, reforms to budget neutrality laws, reforms to MACRA's Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), and changes to Alternative Payment Models (APMs). 9/4/2024: Letter to Sens. Boozman, Welch, Tillis, King, Marshall, and Shaheen in support of the Physician Fee Stabilization Act (S. 4935); issues related to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and the Medicare Economic Index. 9/10/2024: Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in support of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371), and the Physician Fee Stabilization Act (S. 4935); issues related to the Medicare physician payment system and inflationary impacts on the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. Issues pertaining to Medicare allergy verification, the Penicillin Allergy Verification and Evaluation Act of 2024 (H.R. 9778), and in general. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to step therapy, in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare liability reform, in general
Physician Fee Stabilization Act
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
7/10/2024: Sign-on letter to Chair and Ranking Member of Senate Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs in support on $10 million for Neglected Surgical Conditions for FY2025. Outlines health and longevity benefits of supporting surgical interventions through low-and-middle-income counties (LMICs). 7/23/2024: Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in opposition to the Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act (H.R. 1770/S. 2477); includes issues related to scope of practice, patient care, physician education and training, and the CBO scoring system. 7/24/2024:Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in support of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371), and the Value in Health Care (VALUE) Act (H.R. 5013/S.3503); issues related to the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA), inflationary updates to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, reforms to budget neutrality laws, reforms to MACRA's Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), and changes to Alternative Payment Models (APMs). 9/4/2024: Letter to Sens. Boozman, Welch, Tillis, King, Marshall, and Shaheen in support of the Physician Fee Stabilization Act (S. 4935); issues related to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and the Medicare Economic Index. 9/10/2024: Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in support of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371), and the Physician Fee Stabilization Act (S. 4935); issues related to the Medicare physician payment system and inflationary impacts on the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. Issues pertaining to Medicare allergy verification, the Penicillin Allergy Verification and Evaluation Act of 2024 (H.R. 9778), and in general. Issues pertaining to the budget and appropriations, in general.
Physician Fee Stabilization Act
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
7/10/2024: Sign-on letter to Chair and Ranking Member of Senate Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs in support on $10 million for Neglected Surgical Conditions for FY2025. Outlines health and longevity benefits of supporting surgical interventions through low-and-middle-income counties (LMICs). 7/23/2024: Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in opposition to the Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act (H.R. 1770/S. 2477); includes issues related to scope of practice, patient care, physician education and training, and the CBO scoring system. 7/24/2024: Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in support of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371), and the Value in Health Care (VALUE) Act (H.R. 5013/S.3503); issues related to the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA), inflationary updates to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, reforms to budget neutrality laws, reforms to MACRA's Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), and changes to Alternative Payment Models (APMs). 7/29/2024: Letter to Reps. Burgess, Cardenas, Griffith, and Gonzalez in support of the Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act (H.R. 9001); issues related to patient access to care, healthcare innovation and competition, and physician ownership of healthcare facilities. 8/21/2024: Coalition letter to Director of the Division of Services for Children with Special Health Needs at the Maternal and Child Health Bureau of the HRSA regarding changes to the funding structure of state Early Hearing Detection Intervention (EHDI) programs. Letter urges Director to ensure new structure ensures continued excellence and supports stated aims to improve children lost to follow-up (LTF) in these programs, screen three-year-olds, utilize new gene therapies, meet existing benchmark for referrals, and other quality metrics. 9/4/2024: Letter to Sens. Boozman, Welch, Tillis, King, Marshall, and Shaheen in support of the Physician Fee Stabilization Act (S. 4935); issues related to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and the Medicare Economic Index. 9/10/2024: Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in support of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371), and the Physician Fee Stabilization Act (S. 4935); issues related to the Medicare physician payment system and inflationary impacts on the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. 9/13/2024: Sign-on letter to Congress in support of the Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act (H.R. 9001); issues related to physician ownership of hospitals in needy areas and rural access to quality healthcare services. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare liability reform, in general. Issues pertaining to prior authorization, the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (S. 4532 /H.R. 8702), and in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, related to the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474) and the Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act of 2023 (H.R. 6683), and in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare allergy verification, the Penicillin Allergy Verification and Evaluation Act of 2024 (H.R. 9778), and in general.
Safe Step Act
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
4/11/2024: Letter in response to the Senate Finance Committee's hearing on Medicare physician payment and chronic care. Supportive of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2475), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R.6371), and the Dr. Michael C. Burgess Preventive Health Savings Act (S. 114). Issues pertaining to CBO scoring, MACRA's MIPS, APMs, and Medicare physician fees & reimbursements. 4/11/2024: Coalition Statement for the Record on the Medicare physician payment system. Includes issues relating to MACRA, MIPS, APMs, budgetary concerns, and various recommendations for improvement. 4/16/2024: Coalition letter to Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services opposing a proposed prior authorization demonstration project for certain ambulatory surgical centers (CMS-10884). 5/8/2024: Statement for the Record on administrative burden in the healthcare system in support of the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 (S.3173), the Safe Step Act (S. 652), and the GOLD CARD Act (H.R. 4968). Includes issues related to physician burnout, budgetary concerns, and the prior authorization system. 5/10/2024: Sign-on letter to U.S. House requesting members' cosponsorship of the Stop CMV Act (H.R. 7542) introduced by Reps. Lawler (NY) and Landsman (OH). 5/10/2024: Sign-on letter to U.S. Senate requesting members' cosponsorship of the Stop CMV Act (S. 3864) introduced by Sens. Blumenthal (D-CT) and Marshall (KS). 5/20/2024: Coalition letter to Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; includes issues relating to Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, MA plan marketing, supplemental benefits, and general MA costs and regulations. 6/14/2024: Letter to Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee supporting the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R.2474) and the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371). Issues pertaining to Medicare physician payment reform, alternative payment models, and patient access. 6/14/2024: Coalition letter to Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee commending their release of "Bolstering Chronic Care through Physician Payment: Current Challenges and Policy Options in Medicare Part B." Issues pertaining to reform of the Medicare physician payment system, Medicare Part B, and administrative burden. 6/24/2024: Coalition letter to Chair of Senate Finance Committee and Senate Members of the Bipartisan Medicare GME Working Group in support of the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 1302). Issues pertaining to funding additional resident positions, opposition to a GME Policy Council, and general workforce issues. 6/24/2024: Coalition letter to Sens. Wyden, Menendez, Cornyn, Cassidy, Bennet, Tillis, Cortez Masto, & Blackburn in support of the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 1302). Issues pertaining to equitable distribution of future additional residency slots, and general workforce issues. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare liability reform, in general. Issues pertaining to prior authorization, the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (S. 4532 /H.R. 8702), and in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, related to the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474) and the Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act of 2023 (H.R. 6683), and in general.
Safe Step Act
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
4/11/2024: Letter in response to the Senate Finance Committee's hearing on Medicare physician payment and chronic care. Supportive of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2475), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R.6371), and the Dr. Michael C. Burgess Preventive Health Savings Act (S. 114). Issues pertaining to CBO scoring, MACRA's MIPS, APMs, and Medicare physician fees & reimbursements. 4/11/2024: Coalition Statement for the Record on the Medicare physician payment system. Includes issues relating to MACRA, MIPS, APMs, budgetary concerns, and various recommendations for improvement. 5/8/2024: Statement for the Record on administrative burden in the healthcare system in support of the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 (S.3173), the Safe Step Act (S. 652), and the GOLD CARD Act (H.R. 4968). Includes issues related to physician burnout, budgetary concerns, and the prior authorization system. 5/10/2024: Sign-on letter to U.S. House requesting members' cosponsorship of the Stop CMV Act (H.R. 7542) introduced by Reps. Lawler (NY) and Landsman (OH). 5/10/2024: Sign-on letter to U.S. Senate requesting members' cosponsorship of the Stop CMV Act (S. 3864) introduced by Sens. Blumenthal (D-CT) and Marshall (KS). 6/14/2024: Letter to Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee supporting the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R.2474) and the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371). Issues pertaining to Medicare physician payment reform, alternative payment models, and patient access. 6/14/2024: Coalition letter to Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee commending their release of "Bolstering Chronic Care through Physician Payment: Current Challenges and Policy Options in Medicare Part B." Issues pertaining to reform of the Medicare physician payment system, Medicare Part B, and administrative burden. 6/24/2024: Coalition letter to Chair of Senate Finance Committee and Senate Members of the Bipartisan Medicare GME Working Group in support of the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 1302). Issues pertaining to funding additional resident positions, opposition to a GME Policy Council, and general workforce issues. 6/24/2024: Coalition letter to Sens. Wyden, Menendez, Cornyn, Cassidy, Bennet, Tillis, Cortez Masto, & Blackburn in support of the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 1302). Issues pertaining to equitable distribution of future additional residency slots, and general workforce issues. Issues pertaining to the budget and appropriations, in general.
Safe Step Act
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
4/11/2024: Letter in response to the Senate Finance Committee's hearing on Medicare physician payment and chronic care. Supportive of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2475), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R.6371), and the Dr. Michael C. Burgess Preventive Health Savings Act (S. 114). Issues pertaining to CBO scoring, MACRA's MIPS, APMs, and Medicare physician fees & reimbursements. 4/11/2024: Coalition Statement for the Record on the Medicare physician payment system. Includes issues relating to MACRA, MIPS, APMs, budgetary concerns, and various recommendations for improvement. 4/16/2024: Coalition letter to Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services opposing a proposed prior authorization demonstration project for certain ambulatory surgical centers (CMS-10884). 5/8/2024: Statement for the Record on administrative burden in the healthcare system in support of the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 (S.3173), the Safe Step Act (S. 652), and the GOLD CARD Act (H.R. 4968). Includes issues related to physician burnout, budgetary concerns, and the prior authorization system. 5/20/2024: Coalition letter to Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; includes issues relating to Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, MA plan marketing, supplemental benefits, and general MA costs and regulations. 6/14/2024: Letter to Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee supporting the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R.2474) and the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371). Issues pertaining to Medicare physician payment reform, alternative payment models, and patient access. 6/14/2024: Coalition letter to Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee commending their release of "Bolstering Chronic Care through Physician Payment: Current Challenges and Policy Options in Medicare Part B." Issues pertaining to reform of the Medicare physician payment system, Medicare Part B, and administrative burden. 6/24/2024: Coalition letter to Chair of Senate Finance Committee and Senate Members of the Bipartisan Medicare GME Working Group in support of the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 1302). Issues pertaining to funding additional resident positions, opposition to a GME Policy Council, and general workforce issues. 6/24/2024: Coalition letter to Sens. Wyden, Menendez, Cornyn, Cassidy, Bennet, Tillis, Cortez Masto, & Blackburn in support of the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 1302). Issues pertaining to equitable distribution of future additional residency slots, and general workforce issues. Issues pertaining to prior authorization, the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (S. 4532 /H.R. 8702), and in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, related to the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474) and the Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act of 2023 (H.R. 6683), and in general. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to step therapy, in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare liability reform, in general
SOAR Permanent Authorization Act
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
4/11/2024: Letter in response to the Senate Finance Committee's hearing on Medicare physician payment and chronic care. Supportive of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2475), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R.6371), and the Dr. Michael C. Burgess Preventive Health Savings Act (S. 114). Issues pertaining to CBO scoring, MACRA's MIPS, APMs, and Medicare physician fees & reimbursements. 4/11/2024: Coalition Statement for the Record on the Medicare physician payment system. Includes issues relating to MACRA, MIPS, APMs, budgetary concerns, and various recommendations for improvement. 5/8/2024: Statement for the Record on administrative burden in the healthcare system in support of the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 (S.3173), the Safe Step Act (S. 652), and the GOLD CARD Act (H.R. 4968). Includes issues related to physician burnout, budgetary concerns, and the prior authorization system. 5/10/2024: Sign-on letter to U.S. House requesting members' cosponsorship of the Stop CMV Act (H.R. 7542) introduced by Reps. Lawler (NY) and Landsman (OH). 5/10/2024: Sign-on letter to U.S. Senate requesting members' cosponsorship of the Stop CMV Act (S. 3864) introduced by Sens. Blumenthal (D-CT) and Marshall (KS). 6/14/2024: Letter to Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee supporting the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R.2474) and the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371). Issues pertaining to Medicare physician payment reform, alternative payment models, and patient access. 6/14/2024: Coalition letter to Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee commending their release of "Bolstering Chronic Care through Physician Payment: Current Challenges and Policy Options in Medicare Part B." Issues pertaining to reform of the Medicare physician payment system, Medicare Part B, and administrative burden. 6/24/2024: Coalition letter to Chair of Senate Finance Committee and Senate Members of the Bipartisan Medicare GME Working Group in support of the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 1302). Issues pertaining to funding additional resident positions, opposition to a GME Policy Council, and general workforce issues. 6/24/2024: Coalition letter to Sens. Wyden, Menendez, Cornyn, Cassidy, Bennet, Tillis, Cortez Masto, & Blackburn in support of the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 1302). Issues pertaining to equitable distribution of future additional residency slots, and general workforce issues. Issues pertaining to the budget and appropriations, in general.
SOAR Permanent Authorization Act
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
4/11/2024: Letter in response to the Senate Finance Committee's hearing on Medicare physician payment and chronic care. Supportive of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2475), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R.6371), and the Dr. Michael C. Burgess Preventive Health Savings Act (S. 114). Issues pertaining to CBO scoring, MACRA's MIPS, APMs, and Medicare physician fees & reimbursements. 4/11/2024: Coalition Statement for the Record on the Medicare physician payment system. Includes issues relating to MACRA, MIPS, APMs, budgetary concerns, and various recommendations for improvement. 4/16/2024: Coalition letter to Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services opposing a proposed prior authorization demonstration project for certain ambulatory surgical centers (CMS-10884). 5/8/2024: Statement for the Record on administrative burden in the healthcare system in support of the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 (S.3173), the Safe Step Act (S. 652), and the GOLD CARD Act (H.R. 4968). Includes issues related to physician burnout, budgetary concerns, and the prior authorization system. 5/10/2024: Sign-on letter to U.S. House requesting members' cosponsorship of the Stop CMV Act (H.R. 7542) introduced by Reps. Lawler (NY) and Landsman (OH). 5/10/2024: Sign-on letter to U.S. Senate requesting members' cosponsorship of the Stop CMV Act (S. 3864) introduced by Sens. Blumenthal (D-CT) and Marshall (KS). 5/20/2024: Coalition letter to Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; includes issues relating to Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, MA plan marketing, supplemental benefits, and general MA costs and regulations. 6/14/2024: Letter to Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee supporting the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R.2474) and the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371). Issues pertaining to Medicare physician payment reform, alternative payment models, and patient access. 6/14/2024: Coalition letter to Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee commending their release of "Bolstering Chronic Care through Physician Payment: Current Challenges and Policy Options in Medicare Part B." Issues pertaining to reform of the Medicare physician payment system, Medicare Part B, and administrative burden. 6/24/2024: Coalition letter to Chair of Senate Finance Committee and Senate Members of the Bipartisan Medicare GME Working Group in support of the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 1302). Issues pertaining to funding additional resident positions, opposition to a GME Policy Council, and general workforce issues. 6/24/2024: Coalition letter to Sens. Wyden, Menendez, Cornyn, Cassidy, Bennet, Tillis, Cortez Masto, & Blackburn in support of the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 1302). Issues pertaining to equitable distribution of future additional residency slots, and general workforce issues. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare liability reform, in general. Issues pertaining to prior authorization, the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (S. 4532 /H.R. 8702), and in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, related to the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474) and the Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act of 2023 (H.R. 6683), and in general.
SOAR Permanent Authorization Act
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
4/11/2024: Letter in response to the Senate Finance Committee's hearing on Medicare physician payment and chronic care. Supportive of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2475), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R.6371), and the Dr. Michael C. Burgess Preventive Health Savings Act (S. 114). Issues pertaining to CBO scoring, MACRA's MIPS, APMs, and Medicare physician fees & reimbursements. 4/11/2024: Coalition Statement for the Record on the Medicare physician payment system. Includes issues relating to MACRA, MIPS, APMs, budgetary concerns, and various recommendations for improvement. 4/16/2024: Coalition letter to Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services opposing a proposed prior authorization demonstration project for certain ambulatory surgical centers (CMS-10884). 5/8/2024: Statement for the Record on administrative burden in the healthcare system in support of the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 (S.3173), the Safe Step Act (S. 652), and the GOLD CARD Act (H.R. 4968). Includes issues related to physician burnout, budgetary concerns, and the prior authorization system. 5/20/2024: Coalition letter to Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; includes issues relating to Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, MA plan marketing, supplemental benefits, and general MA costs and regulations. 6/14/2024: Letter to Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee supporting the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R.2474) and the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371). Issues pertaining to Medicare physician payment reform, alternative payment models, and patient access. 6/14/2024: Coalition letter to Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee commending their release of "Bolstering Chronic Care through Physician Payment: Current Challenges and Policy Options in Medicare Part B." Issues pertaining to reform of the Medicare physician payment system, Medicare Part B, and administrative burden. 6/24/2024: Coalition letter to Chair of Senate Finance Committee and Senate Members of the Bipartisan Medicare GME Working Group in support of the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 1302). Issues pertaining to funding additional resident positions, opposition to a GME Policy Council, and general workforce issues. 6/24/2024: Coalition letter to Sens. Wyden, Menendez, Cornyn, Cassidy, Bennet, Tillis, Cortez Masto, & Blackburn in support of the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 1302). Issues pertaining to equitable distribution of future additional residency slots, and general workforce issues. Issues pertaining to prior authorization, the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (S. 4532 /H.R. 8702), and in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, related to the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474) and the Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act of 2023 (H.R. 6683), and in general. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to step therapy, in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare liability reform, in general
Claiming Losses After Disasters Act
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
4/11/2024: Letter in response to the Senate Finance Committee's hearing on Medicare physician payment and chronic care. Supportive of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2475), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R.6371), and the Dr. Michael C. Burgess Preventive Health Savings Act (S. 114). Issues pertaining to CBO scoring, MACRA's MIPS, APMs, and Medicare physician fees & reimbursements. 4/11/2024: Coalition Statement for the Record on the Medicare physician payment system. Includes issues relating to MACRA, MIPS, APMs, budgetary concerns, and various recommendations for improvement. 5/8/2024: Statement for the Record on administrative burden in the healthcare system in support of the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 (S.3173), the Safe Step Act (S. 652), and the GOLD CARD Act (H.R. 4968). Includes issues related to physician burnout, budgetary concerns, and the prior authorization system. 5/10/2024: Sign-on letter to U.S. House requesting members' cosponsorship of the Stop CMV Act (H.R. 7542) introduced by Reps. Lawler (NY) and Landsman (OH). 5/10/2024: Sign-on letter to U.S. Senate requesting members' cosponsorship of the Stop CMV Act (S. 3864) introduced by Sens. Blumenthal (D-CT) and Marshall (KS). 6/14/2024: Letter to Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee supporting the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R.2474) and the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371). Issues pertaining to Medicare physician payment reform, alternative payment models, and patient access. 6/14/2024: Coalition letter to Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee commending their release of "Bolstering Chronic Care through Physician Payment: Current Challenges and Policy Options in Medicare Part B." Issues pertaining to reform of the Medicare physician payment system, Medicare Part B, and administrative burden. 6/24/2024: Coalition letter to Chair of Senate Finance Committee and Senate Members of the Bipartisan Medicare GME Working Group in support of the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 1302). Issues pertaining to funding additional resident positions, opposition to a GME Policy Council, and general workforce issues. 6/24/2024: Coalition letter to Sens. Wyden, Menendez, Cornyn, Cassidy, Bennet, Tillis, Cortez Masto, & Blackburn in support of the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 1302). Issues pertaining to equitable distribution of future additional residency slots, and general workforce issues. Issues pertaining to the budget and appropriations, in general.
Claiming Losses After Disasters Act
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
4/11/2024: Letter in response to the Senate Finance Committee's hearing on Medicare physician payment and chronic care. Supportive of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2475), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R.6371), and the Dr. Michael C. Burgess Preventive Health Savings Act (S. 114). Issues pertaining to CBO scoring, MACRA's MIPS, APMs, and Medicare physician fees & reimbursements. 4/11/2024: Coalition Statement for the Record on the Medicare physician payment system. Includes issues relating to MACRA, MIPS, APMs, budgetary concerns, and various recommendations for improvement. 4/16/2024: Coalition letter to Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services opposing a proposed prior authorization demonstration project for certain ambulatory surgical centers (CMS-10884). 5/8/2024: Statement for the Record on administrative burden in the healthcare system in support of the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 (S.3173), the Safe Step Act (S. 652), and the GOLD CARD Act (H.R. 4968). Includes issues related to physician burnout, budgetary concerns, and the prior authorization system. 5/10/2024: Sign-on letter to U.S. House requesting members' cosponsorship of the Stop CMV Act (H.R. 7542) introduced by Reps. Lawler (NY) and Landsman (OH). 5/10/2024: Sign-on letter to U.S. Senate requesting members' cosponsorship of the Stop CMV Act (S. 3864) introduced by Sens. Blumenthal (D-CT) and Marshall (KS). 5/20/2024: Coalition letter to Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; includes issues relating to Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, MA plan marketing, supplemental benefits, and general MA costs and regulations. 6/14/2024: Letter to Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee supporting the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R.2474) and the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371). Issues pertaining to Medicare physician payment reform, alternative payment models, and patient access. 6/14/2024: Coalition letter to Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee commending their release of "Bolstering Chronic Care through Physician Payment: Current Challenges and Policy Options in Medicare Part B." Issues pertaining to reform of the Medicare physician payment system, Medicare Part B, and administrative burden. 6/24/2024: Coalition letter to Chair of Senate Finance Committee and Senate Members of the Bipartisan Medicare GME Working Group in support of the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 1302). Issues pertaining to funding additional resident positions, opposition to a GME Policy Council, and general workforce issues. 6/24/2024: Coalition letter to Sens. Wyden, Menendez, Cornyn, Cassidy, Bennet, Tillis, Cortez Masto, & Blackburn in support of the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 1302). Issues pertaining to equitable distribution of future additional residency slots, and general workforce issues. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare liability reform, in general. Issues pertaining to prior authorization, the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (S. 4532 /H.R. 8702), and in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, related to the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474) and the Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act of 2023 (H.R. 6683), and in general.
Claiming Losses After Disasters Act
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
4/11/2024: Letter in response to the Senate Finance Committee's hearing on Medicare physician payment and chronic care. Supportive of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2475), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R.6371), and the Dr. Michael C. Burgess Preventive Health Savings Act (S. 114). Issues pertaining to CBO scoring, MACRA's MIPS, APMs, and Medicare physician fees & reimbursements. 4/11/2024: Coalition Statement for the Record on the Medicare physician payment system. Includes issues relating to MACRA, MIPS, APMs, budgetary concerns, and various recommendations for improvement. 4/16/2024: Coalition letter to Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services opposing a proposed prior authorization demonstration project for certain ambulatory surgical centers (CMS-10884). 5/8/2024: Statement for the Record on administrative burden in the healthcare system in support of the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 (S.3173), the Safe Step Act (S. 652), and the GOLD CARD Act (H.R. 4968). Includes issues related to physician burnout, budgetary concerns, and the prior authorization system. 5/20/2024: Coalition letter to Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; includes issues relating to Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, MA plan marketing, supplemental benefits, and general MA costs and regulations. 6/14/2024: Letter to Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee supporting the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R.2474) and the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371). Issues pertaining to Medicare physician payment reform, alternative payment models, and patient access. 6/14/2024: Coalition letter to Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee commending their release of "Bolstering Chronic Care through Physician Payment: Current Challenges and Policy Options in Medicare Part B." Issues pertaining to reform of the Medicare physician payment system, Medicare Part B, and administrative burden. 6/24/2024: Coalition letter to Chair of Senate Finance Committee and Senate Members of the Bipartisan Medicare GME Working Group in support of the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 1302). Issues pertaining to funding additional resident positions, opposition to a GME Policy Council, and general workforce issues. 6/24/2024: Coalition letter to Sens. Wyden, Menendez, Cornyn, Cassidy, Bennet, Tillis, Cortez Masto, & Blackburn in support of the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 1302). Issues pertaining to equitable distribution of future additional residency slots, and general workforce issues. Issues pertaining to prior authorization, the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (S. 4532 /H.R. 8702), and in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, related to the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474) and the Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act of 2023 (H.R. 6683), and in general. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to step therapy, in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare liability reform, in general
Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
April 7, 2023 coalition letter to HHS Deputy Assistance Secretary for the Office of Human Services Policy Miranda Lynch-Smith in response to their Request for Input (RFI) pertaining to improving care delivery and integrating specialty care in population-based models. April 24, 2023 coalition letter to Representatives Bucshon and Ruiz in support of their legislation H.R. 5239, the Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2023, which would ensure that victims of federally declared disasters and public health emergencies have adequate access to medical care following a catastrophic event while protecting healthcare workers and volunteers. May 3, 2023 coalition letter to Senators Lisa Murkowski, Roger Marshall, Maggie Hassan, and Jacky Rosen in support of S. 652, the Safe Step Act, which would provide patients and providers with a clear and transparent appeals process when subject to step therapy protocols instituted by insurers. May 3, 2023 coalition letter to Representatives Brad Wenstrup and Raul Ruiz in support of H.R. 2630, The Safe Step Act, which would provide patients and providers with a clear and transparent appeals process when subject to step therapy protocols instituted by insurers. May 3, 2023 coalition letter to Representatives Raul Ruiz, Ami Bera, Larry Bucshon, and Marianette Miller-Meeks in support of their legislation H.R. 2474, The Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act, which would provide an annual inflationary update for Medicare physician payment tied to the Medicare Economic Index (MEI). May 3, 2023 coalition letter to Senators Bob Menendez, Chuck Schumer, John Boozman, and Susan Collins in support of their legislation S. 1302, the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2023, which would increase the number of Graduate Medical Education residency positions in order to tackle the severe physician shortage. May 5, 2023 letter to the HHS Director of the Hospital and Ambulatory Policy Group Carol Blackford to request clarification on whether outpatient telehealth services provided to Medicare beneficiaries by facility-based speech-language pathologists (SLPs) will be covered after the end of the federally declared public health emergency (PHE) on May 11, 2023. May 8, 2023 coalition letter to Representatives Terri Sewell and Brian Fitzpatrick in support of their legislation H.R. 2389, the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2023, which would increase the number of Graduate Medical Education residency positions in order to tackle the severe physician shortage. May 22, 2023 coalition letter to Senators Bob Menendez, Chuck Schumer, John Boozman, and Susan Collins in support of their legislation S. 1302, the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2023, which would increase the number of Graduate Medical Education residency positions in order to tackle the severe physician shortage. May 23, 2023 coalition letter to Senators Richard Blumenthal, Gary Peters, Ron Johnson, and Rand Paul thanking them for their hearing examining health care denials and delays in Medicare Advantage particularly pertaining to the issues of prior authorization and utilization management. June 12, 2023 coalition letter to Representatives Kay Granger and Rosa DeLauro urging them to reject any efforts to narrow, weaken, or modify the Food and Drug Administrations current authority to oversee tobacco products during consideration of the FY 2024 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. June 20, 2023 coalition letter to National Coordinator for Health Information Technology Micky Tripathi providing feedback on issues pertaining to ONCs HT-1 proposed rule, development of CEHRT criteria, and prior authorization requirements. Issues pertaining to scope of practice legislation, in general. Issues pertaining to prior authorization, in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, related to H.R. 2474, and in general. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare liability reform, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare practice and the Federal Supremacy Clause at the Department of Veterans Affairs, in general.
Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
December 20, 2023 letter led by the AAO-HNS and signed by 111 physician organizations to the Senate Finance Committee expressing strong opposition to the Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act (S. 2377). November 30, 2023 coalition letter to the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) on assessing and updating Medicare payment for physicians in calendar year 2025. November 16, 2023 coalition letter to Congressional Leadership urging them to pass legislation to prevent the pending 3.37% cut to Medicare physician payment that will go into effect in January 2024. October 31, 2023 coalition letter to Representatives Brad Wenstrup, Greg Murphy, and Michael Burgess in support of their legislative proposal to reform the budget-neutrality proposals that have been eroding Medicare physician payment. October 30, 2023 coalition letter to the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the Senate HELP Committee expressing concern about the Department of Health and Human Services recent proposed rule on nondiscrimination in health programs and activities. October 19, 2023 coalition letter to the House Energy and Commerce Committee providing feedback on legislation considered for its hearing entitled Whats the Prognosis? Examining Medicare Proposals to Improve Patient Access to Care and Minimize Red Tape for Doctors. October 15, 2023 coalition letter to the House Budget Committee in response to their Request for Information (RFI) on ways to improve health outcomes while reducing federal health care spending. October 13, 2023 letter to the House Budget Committee in response to their Request for Information (RFI) on ways to improve health outcomes while reducing federal health care spending. Issues pertaining to scope of practice legislation, related to the Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act of 2023 (S. 2733 / H.R. 6445), and in general Issues pertaining to prior authorization, in general Issues pertaining to the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program, in general Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, related to the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474) and the Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act of 2023 (H.R. 6683), and in general. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare liability reform, in general
Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
May 3, 2023 coalition letter to Representatives Raul Ruiz, Ami Bera, Larry Bucshon, and Marianette Miller-Meeks in support of their legislation H.R. 2474, The Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act, which would provide an annual inflationary update for Medicare physician payment tied to the Medicare Economic Index (MEI). May 5, 2023 letter to the HHS Director of the Hospital and Ambulatory Policy Group Carol Blackford to request clarification on whether outpatient telehealth services provided to Medicare beneficiaries by facility-based speech-language pathologists (SLPs) will be covered after the end of the federally declared public health emergency (PHE) on May 11, 2023. May 23, 2023 coalition letter to Senators Richard Blumenthal, Gary Peters, Ron Johnson, and Rand Paul thanking them for their hearing examining health care denials and delays in Medicare Advantage particularly pertaining to the issues of prior authorization and utilization management. Issues pertaining to scope of practice legislation, in general. Issues pertaining to prior authorization, in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, related to H.R. 2474, and in general. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general.
Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
August 17, 2023 letter to CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure in response to the agency's Request for Information on Episode-Based Payment Models expressing support for the agency's broad goal of providing enhanced patient care in the context of value-based reimbursement arrangements. September 11, 2023 letter to CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure in response to the calendar year 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and Quality Payment Program proposed rule. September 11, 2023 letter to CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure pertaining to the ambulatory surgical center payment update and updated APC classifications for various HCPCS codes. September 28, 2023 coalition letter to Representative Lisa Blunt Rochester and Representative Brian Fitzpatrick in support of H.R. 4775, the Helping Tobacco Users Quit Act, that will ensure that all Medicaid and Childrens Health Insurance Program enrollees have access to the full array of evidence-based tobacco cessation treatments, including all Food and Drug Administration medications. Issues pertaining to scope of practice legislation specifically related to opposition of S. 2377, the Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act of 2023, and in general. Issues pertaining to prior authorization, in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, related to H.R. 2474, the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act, and in general. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general.
Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
August 17, 2023 letter to CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure in response to the agency's Request for Information on Episode-Based Payment Models expressing support for the agency's broad goal of providing enhanced patient care in the context of value-based reimbursement arrangements. August 30, 2023 comment letter regarding the Food and Drug Administration's Center for Devices and Radiological Healths (CDRH) search for input from the physician community on advancing health equity and facilitating access to medical devices designed to be safe and effective when used outside of traditional clinical settings such as the home setting. September 11, 2023 letter to CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure in response to the calendar year 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and Quality Payment Program proposed rule. September 11, 2023 letter to CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure pertaining to the ambulatory surgical center payment update and updated APC classifications for various HCPCS codes. September 28, 2023 coalition letter to Representative Lisa Blunt Rochester and Representative Brian Fitzpatrick in support of H.R. 4775, the Helping Tobacco Users Quit Act, that will ensure that all Medicaid and Childrens Health Insurance Program enrollees have access to the full array of evidence-based tobacco cessation treatments, including all Food and Drug Administration medications. Issues pertaining to scope of practice legislation specifically related to opposition of S. 2377, the Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act of 2023, and in general. Issues related to the support of the Safe Step Act (S. 652 / H.R. 2630) which would improve patient access by requiring insurance providers to implement a clear and transparent process for a patient or physician to request an exception to a step therapy protocol. Issues pertaining to prior authorization, in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement related to H.R. 2474, the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act, and in general. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to the implementation of the No Surprises Act. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare liability reform, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare practice and the Federal Supremacy Clause at the Department of Veterans Affairs, in general.
Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
December 21, 2023 coalition letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on the issue of communications from firms to health care providers regarding scientific information on unapproved uses of approved/cleared medical products. December 20, 2023 letter led by the AAO-HNS and signed by 111 physician organizations to the Senate Finance Committee expressing strong opposition to the Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act (S. 2377). November 30, 2023 coalition letter to the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) on assessing and updating Medicare payment for physicians in calendar year 2025. November 16, 2023 coalition letter to Congressional Leadership urging them to pass legislation to prevent the pending 3.37% cut to Medicare physician payment that will go into effect in January 2024. October 31, 2023 coalition letter to Representatives Brad Wenstrup, Greg Murphy, and Michael Burgess in support of their legislative proposal to reform the budget-neutrality proposals that have been eroding Medicare physician payment. October 30, 2023 coalition letter to the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the Senate HELP Committee expressing concern about the Department of Health and Human Services recent proposed rule on nondiscrimination in health programs and activities. October 19, 2023 coalition letter to the House Energy and Commerce Committee providing feedback on legislation considered for its hearing entitled Whats the Prognosis? Examining Medicare Proposals to Improve Patient Access to Care and Minimize Red Tape for Doctors. October 15, 2023 coalition letter to the House Budget Committee in response to their Request for Information (RFI) on ways to improve health outcomes while reducing federal health care spending. October 13, 2023 letter to the House Budget Committee in response to their Request for Information (RFI) on ways to improve health outcomes while reducing federal health care spending. Issues pertaining to scope of practice legislation, related to the Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act of 2023 (S. 2733 / H.R. 6445), and in general Issues pertaining to prior authorization, in general Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, related to the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474) and the Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act of 2023 (H.R. 6683), and in general. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general. Issues pertaining to Language Equality and Acquisition for Deaf Kids (LEAD-K) and parent choice, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare liability reform, in general.
Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
April 7, 2023 coalition letter to HHS Deputy Assistance Secretary for the Office of Human Services Policy Miranda Lynch-Smith in response to their Request for Input (RFI) pertaining to improving care delivery and integrating specialty care in population-based models. April 24, 2023 coalition letter to Representatives Bucshon and Ruiz in support of their legislation H.R. 5239, the Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2023, which would ensure that victims of federally declared disasters and public health emergencies have adequate access to medical care following a catastrophic event while protecting healthcare workers and volunteers. May 3, 2023 coalition letter to Senators Lisa Murkowski, Roger Marshall, Maggie Hassan, and Jacky Rosen in support of S. 652, the Safe Step Act, which would provide patients and providers with a clear and transparent appeals process when subject to step therapy protocols instituted by insurers. May 3, 2023 coalition letter to Representatives Brad Wenstrup and Raul Ruiz in support of H.R. 2630, The Safe Step Act, which would provide patients and providers with a clear and transparent appeals process when subject to step therapy protocols instituted by insurers. May 3, 2023 coalition letter to Representatives Raul Ruiz, Ami Bera, Larry Bucshon, and Marianette Miller-Meeks in support of their legislation H.R. 2474, The Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act, which would provide an annual inflationary update for Medicare physician payment tied to the Medicare Economic Index (MEI). May 3, 2023 coalition letter to Senators Bob Menendez, Chuck Schumer, John Boozman, and Susan Collins in support of their legislation S. 1302, the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2023, which would increase the number of Graduate Medical Education residency positions in order to tackle the severe physician shortage. May 5, 2023 letter to the HHS Director of the Hospital and Ambulatory Policy Group Carol Blackford to request clarification on whether outpatient telehealth services provided to Medicare beneficiaries by facility-based speech-language pathologists (SLPs) will be covered after the end of the federally declared public health emergency (PHE) on May 11, 2023. May 8, 2023 coalition letter to Representatives Terri Sewell and Brian Fitzpatrick in support of their legislation H.R. 2389, the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2023, which would increase the number of Graduate Medical Education residency positions in order to tackle the severe physician shortage. May 22, 2023 coalition letter to Senators Bob Menendez, Chuck Schumer, John Boozman, and Susan Collins in support of their legislation S. 1302, the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2023, which would increase the number of Graduate Medical Education residency positions in order to tackle the severe physician shortage. May 23, 2023 coalition letter to Senators Richard Blumenthal, Gary Peters, Ron Johnson, and Rand Paul thanking them for their hearing examining health care denials and delays in Medicare Advantage particularly pertaining to the issues of prior authorization and utilization management. June 12, 2023 coalition letter to Representatives Kay Granger and Rosa DeLauro urging them to reject any efforts to narrow, weaken, or modify the Food and Drug Administrations current authority to oversee tobacco products during consideration of the FY 2024 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. June 20, 2023 coalition letter to National Coordinator for Health Information Technology Micky Tripathi providing feedback on issues pertaining to ONCs HT-1 proposed rule, development of CEHRT criteria, and prior authorization requirements. Issues pertaining to scope of practice legislation, in general. Issues pertaining to prior authorization, in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, related to H.R. 2474, and in general. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare liability reform, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare practice and the Federal Supremacy Clause at the Department of Veterans Affairs, in general.
Safe Step Act
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
April 7, 2023 coalition letter to HHS Deputy Assistance Secretary for the Office of Human Services Policy Miranda Lynch-Smith in response to their Request for Input (RFI) pertaining to improving care delivery and integrating specialty care in population-based models. April 24, 2023 coalition letter to Representatives Bucshon and Ruiz in support of their legislation H.R. 5239, the Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2023, which would ensure that victims of federally declared disasters and public health emergencies have adequate access to medical care following a catastrophic event while protecting healthcare workers and volunteers. May 3, 2023 coalition letter to Senators Lisa Murkowski, Roger Marshall, Maggie Hassan, and Jacky Rosen in support of S. 652, the Safe Step Act, which would provide patients and providers with a clear and transparent appeals process when subject to step therapy protocols instituted by insurers. May 3, 2023 coalition letter to Representatives Brad Wenstrup and Raul Ruiz in support of H.R. 2630, The Safe Step Act, which would provide patients and providers with a clear and transparent appeals process when subject to step therapy protocols instituted by insurers. May 3, 2023 coalition letter to Representatives Raul Ruiz, Ami Bera, Larry Bucshon, and Marianette Miller-Meeks in support of their legislation H.R. 2474, The Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act, which would provide an annual inflationary update for Medicare physician payment tied to the Medicare Economic Index (MEI). May 3, 2023 coalition letter to Senators Bob Menendez, Chuck Schumer, John Boozman, and Susan Collins in support of their legislation S. 1302, the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2023, which would increase the number of Graduate Medical Education residency positions in order to tackle the severe physician shortage. May 5, 2023 letter to the HHS Director of the Hospital and Ambulatory Policy Group Carol Blackford to request clarification on whether outpatient telehealth services provided to Medicare beneficiaries by facility-based speech-language pathologists (SLPs) will be covered after the end of the federally declared public health emergency (PHE) on May 11, 2023. May 8, 2023 coalition letter to Representatives Terri Sewell and Brian Fitzpatrick in support of their legislation H.R. 2389, the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2023, which would increase the number of Graduate Medical Education residency positions in order to tackle the severe physician shortage. May 22, 2023 coalition letter to Senators Bob Menendez, Chuck Schumer, John Boozman, and Susan Collins in support of their legislation S. 1302, the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2023, which would increase the number of Graduate Medical Education residency positions in order to tackle the severe physician shortage. May 23, 2023 coalition letter to Senators Richard Blumenthal, Gary Peters, Ron Johnson, and Rand Paul thanking them for their hearing examining health care denials and delays in Medicare Advantage particularly pertaining to the issues of prior authorization and utilization management. June 12, 2023 coalition letter to Representatives Kay Granger and Rosa DeLauro urging them to reject any efforts to narrow, weaken, or modify the Food and Drug Administrations current authority to oversee tobacco products during consideration of the FY 2024 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. June 20, 2023 coalition letter to National Coordinator for Health Information Technology Micky Tripathi providing feedback on issues pertaining to ONCs HT-1 proposed rule, development of CEHRT criteria, and prior authorization requirements. Issues pertaining to scope of practice legislation, in general. Issues pertaining to prior authorization, in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, related to H.R. 2474, and in general. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare liability reform, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare practice and the Federal Supremacy Clause at the Department of Veterans Affairs, in general.
Safe Step Act
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
August 17, 2023 letter to CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure in response to the agency's Request for Information on Episode-Based Payment Models expressing support for the agency's broad goal of providing enhanced patient care in the context of value-based reimbursement arrangements. August 30, 2023 comment letter regarding the Food and Drug Administration's Center for Devices and Radiological Healths (CDRH) search for input from the physician community on advancing health equity and facilitating access to medical devices designed to be safe and effective when used outside of traditional clinical settings such as the home setting. September 11, 2023 letter to CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure in response to the calendar year 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and Quality Payment Program proposed rule. September 11, 2023 letter to CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure pertaining to the ambulatory surgical center payment update and updated APC classifications for various HCPCS codes. September 28, 2023 coalition letter to Representative Lisa Blunt Rochester and Representative Brian Fitzpatrick in support of H.R. 4775, the Helping Tobacco Users Quit Act, that will ensure that all Medicaid and Childrens Health Insurance Program enrollees have access to the full array of evidence-based tobacco cessation treatments, including all Food and Drug Administration medications. Issues pertaining to scope of practice legislation specifically related to opposition of S. 2377, the Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act of 2023, and in general. Issues related to the support of the Safe Step Act (S. 652 / H.R. 2630) which would improve patient access by requiring insurance providers to implement a clear and transparent process for a patient or physician to request an exception to a step therapy protocol. Issues pertaining to prior authorization, in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement related to H.R. 2474, the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act, and in general. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to the implementation of the No Surprises Act. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare liability reform, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare practice and the Federal Supremacy Clause at the Department of Veterans Affairs, in general.
Helping Tobacco Users Quit Act
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
September 28, 2023 coalition letter to Representative Lisa Blunt Rochester and Representative Brian Fitzpatrick in support of H.R. 4775, the Helping Tobacco Users Quit Act, that will ensure that all Medicaid and Childrens Health Insurance Program enrollees have access to the full array of evidence-based tobacco cessation treatments, including all Food and Drug Administration medications. Issues pertaining to tobacco control, in general.
Helping Tobacco Users Quit Act
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
August 17, 2023 letter to CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure in response to the agency's Request for Information on Episode-Based Payment Models expressing support for the agency's broad goal of providing enhanced patient care in the context of value-based reimbursement arrangements. August 30, 2023 comment letter regarding the Food and Drug Administration's Center for Devices and Radiological Healths (CDRH) search for input from the physician community on advancing health equity and facilitating access to medical devices designed to be safe and effective when used outside of traditional clinical settings such as the home setting. September 11, 2023 letter to CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure in response to the calendar year 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and Quality Payment Program proposed rule. September 11, 2023 letter to CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure pertaining to the ambulatory surgical center payment update and updated APC classifications for various HCPCS codes. September 28, 2023 coalition letter to Representative Lisa Blunt Rochester and Representative Brian Fitzpatrick in support of H.R. 4775, the Helping Tobacco Users Quit Act, that will ensure that all Medicaid and Childrens Health Insurance Program enrollees have access to the full array of evidence-based tobacco cessation treatments, including all Food and Drug Administration medications. Issues pertaining to scope of practice legislation specifically related to opposition of S. 2377, the Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act of 2023, and in general. Issues related to the support of the Safe Step Act (S. 652 / H.R. 2630) which would improve patient access by requiring insurance providers to implement a clear and transparent process for a patient or physician to request an exception to a step therapy protocol. Issues pertaining to prior authorization, in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement related to H.R. 2474, the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act, and in general. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to the implementation of the No Surprises Act. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare liability reform, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare practice and the Federal Supremacy Clause at the Department of Veterans Affairs, in general.
Helping Tobacco Users Quit Act
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
August 17, 2023 letter to CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure in response to the agency's Request for Information on Episode-Based Payment Models expressing support for the agency's broad goal of providing enhanced patient care in the context of value-based reimbursement arrangements. September 11, 2023 letter to CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure in response to the calendar year 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and Quality Payment Program proposed rule. September 11, 2023 letter to CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure pertaining to the ambulatory surgical center payment update and updated APC classifications for various HCPCS codes. September 28, 2023 coalition letter to Representative Lisa Blunt Rochester and Representative Brian Fitzpatrick in support of H.R. 4775, the Helping Tobacco Users Quit Act, that will ensure that all Medicaid and Childrens Health Insurance Program enrollees have access to the full array of evidence-based tobacco cessation treatments, including all Food and Drug Administration medications. Issues pertaining to scope of practice legislation specifically related to opposition of S. 2377, the Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act of 2023, and in general. Issues pertaining to prior authorization, in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, related to H.R. 2474, the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act, and in general. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general.
The Gulf of Mexico Commerce Protection Act
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
April 7, 2023 coalition letter to HHS Deputy Assistance Secretary for the Office of Human Services Policy Miranda Lynch-Smith in response to their Request for Input (RFI) pertaining to improving care delivery and integrating specialty care in population-based models. April 24, 2023 coalition letter to Representatives Bucshon and Ruiz in support of their legislation H.R. 5239, the Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2023, which would ensure that victims of federally declared disasters and public health emergencies have adequate access to medical care following a catastrophic event while protecting healthcare workers and volunteers. May 3, 2023 coalition letter to Senators Lisa Murkowski, Roger Marshall, Maggie Hassan, and Jacky Rosen in support of S. 652, the Safe Step Act, which would provide patients and providers with a clear and transparent appeals process when subject to step therapy protocols instituted by insurers. May 3, 2023 coalition letter to Representatives Brad Wenstrup and Raul Ruiz in support of H.R. 2630, The Safe Step Act, which would provide patients and providers with a clear and transparent appeals process when subject to step therapy protocols instituted by insurers. May 3, 2023 coalition letter to Representatives Raul Ruiz, Ami Bera, Larry Bucshon, and Marianette Miller-Meeks in support of their legislation H.R. 2474, The Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act, which would provide an annual inflationary update for Medicare physician payment tied to the Medicare Economic Index (MEI). May 3, 2023 coalition letter to Senators Bob Menendez, Chuck Schumer, John Boozman, and Susan Collins in support of their legislation S. 1302, the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2023, which would increase the number of Graduate Medical Education residency positions in order to tackle the severe physician shortage. May 5, 2023 letter to the HHS Director of the Hospital and Ambulatory Policy Group Carol Blackford to request clarification on whether outpatient telehealth services provided to Medicare beneficiaries by facility-based speech-language pathologists (SLPs) will be covered after the end of the federally declared public health emergency (PHE) on May 11, 2023. May 8, 2023 coalition letter to Representatives Terri Sewell and Brian Fitzpatrick in support of their legislation H.R. 2389, the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2023, which would increase the number of Graduate Medical Education residency positions in order to tackle the severe physician shortage. May 22, 2023 coalition letter to Senators Bob Menendez, Chuck Schumer, John Boozman, and Susan Collins in support of their legislation S. 1302, the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2023, which would increase the number of Graduate Medical Education residency positions in order to tackle the severe physician shortage. May 23, 2023 coalition letter to Senators Richard Blumenthal, Gary Peters, Ron Johnson, and Rand Paul thanking them for their hearing examining health care denials and delays in Medicare Advantage particularly pertaining to the issues of prior authorization and utilization management. June 12, 2023 coalition letter to Representatives Kay Granger and Rosa DeLauro urging them to reject any efforts to narrow, weaken, or modify the Food and Drug Administrations current authority to oversee tobacco products during consideration of the FY 2024 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. June 20, 2023 coalition letter to National Coordinator for Health Information Technology Micky Tripathi providing feedback on issues pertaining to ONCs HT-1 proposed rule, development of CEHRT criteria, and prior authorization requirements. Issues pertaining to scope of practice legislation, in general. Issues pertaining to prior authorization, in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, related to H.R. 2474, and in general. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare liability reform, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare practice and the Federal Supremacy Clause at the Department of Veterans Affairs, in general.
Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
December 20, 2023 letter led by the AAO-HNS and signed by 111 physician organizations to the Senate Finance Committee expressing strong opposition to the Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act (S. 2377). November 30, 2023 coalition letter to the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) on assessing and updating Medicare payment for physicians in calendar year 2025. November 16, 2023 coalition letter to Congressional Leadership urging them to pass legislation to prevent the pending 3.37% cut to Medicare physician payment that will go into effect in January 2024. October 31, 2023 coalition letter to Representatives Brad Wenstrup, Greg Murphy, and Michael Burgess in support of their legislative proposal to reform the budget-neutrality proposals that have been eroding Medicare physician payment. October 30, 2023 coalition letter to the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the Senate HELP Committee expressing concern about the Department of Health and Human Services recent proposed rule on nondiscrimination in health programs and activities. October 19, 2023 coalition letter to the House Energy and Commerce Committee providing feedback on legislation considered for its hearing entitled Whats the Prognosis? Examining Medicare Proposals to Improve Patient Access to Care and Minimize Red Tape for Doctors. October 15, 2023 coalition letter to the House Budget Committee in response to their Request for Information (RFI) on ways to improve health outcomes while reducing federal health care spending. October 13, 2023 letter to the House Budget Committee in response to their Request for Information (RFI) on ways to improve health outcomes while reducing federal health care spending. Issues pertaining to scope of practice legislation, related to the Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act of 2023 (S. 2733 / H.R. 6445), and in general Issues pertaining to prior authorization, in general Issues pertaining to the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program, in general Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, related to the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474) and the Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act of 2023 (H.R. 6683), and in general. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare liability reform, in general
Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
December 21, 2023 coalition letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on the issue of communications from firms to health care providers regarding scientific information on unapproved uses of approved/cleared medical products. December 20, 2023 letter led by the AAO-HNS and signed by 111 physician organizations to the Senate Finance Committee expressing strong opposition to the Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act (S. 2377). November 30, 2023 coalition letter to the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) on assessing and updating Medicare payment for physicians in calendar year 2025. November 16, 2023 coalition letter to Congressional Leadership urging them to pass legislation to prevent the pending 3.37% cut to Medicare physician payment that will go into effect in January 2024. October 31, 2023 coalition letter to Representatives Brad Wenstrup, Greg Murphy, and Michael Burgess in support of their legislative proposal to reform the budget-neutrality proposals that have been eroding Medicare physician payment. October 30, 2023 coalition letter to the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the Senate HELP Committee expressing concern about the Department of Health and Human Services recent proposed rule on nondiscrimination in health programs and activities. October 19, 2023 coalition letter to the House Energy and Commerce Committee providing feedback on legislation considered for its hearing entitled Whats the Prognosis? Examining Medicare Proposals to Improve Patient Access to Care and Minimize Red Tape for Doctors. October 15, 2023 coalition letter to the House Budget Committee in response to their Request for Information (RFI) on ways to improve health outcomes while reducing federal health care spending. October 13, 2023 letter to the House Budget Committee in response to their Request for Information (RFI) on ways to improve health outcomes while reducing federal health care spending. Issues pertaining to scope of practice legislation, related to the Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act of 2023 (S. 2733 / H.R. 6445), and in general Issues pertaining to prior authorization, in general Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, related to the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474) and the Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act of 2023 (H.R. 6683), and in general. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general. Issues pertaining to Language Equality and Acquisition for Deaf Kids (LEAD-K) and parent choice, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare liability reform, in general.
Preserving Seniors’ Access to Physicians Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
December 21, 2023 coalition letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on the issue of communications from firms to health care providers regarding scientific information on unapproved uses of approved/cleared medical products. December 20, 2023 letter led by the AAO-HNS and signed by 111 physician organizations to the Senate Finance Committee expressing strong opposition to the Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act (S. 2377). November 30, 2023 coalition letter to the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) on assessing and updating Medicare payment for physicians in calendar year 2025. November 16, 2023 coalition letter to Congressional Leadership urging them to pass legislation to prevent the pending 3.37% cut to Medicare physician payment that will go into effect in January 2024. October 31, 2023 coalition letter to Representatives Brad Wenstrup, Greg Murphy, and Michael Burgess in support of their legislative proposal to reform the budget-neutrality proposals that have been eroding Medicare physician payment. October 30, 2023 coalition letter to the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the Senate HELP Committee expressing concern about the Department of Health and Human Services recent proposed rule on nondiscrimination in health programs and activities. October 19, 2023 coalition letter to the House Energy and Commerce Committee providing feedback on legislation considered for its hearing entitled Whats the Prognosis? Examining Medicare Proposals to Improve Patient Access to Care and Minimize Red Tape for Doctors. October 15, 2023 coalition letter to the House Budget Committee in response to their Request for Information (RFI) on ways to improve health outcomes while reducing federal health care spending. October 13, 2023 letter to the House Budget Committee in response to their Request for Information (RFI) on ways to improve health outcomes while reducing federal health care spending. Issues pertaining to scope of practice legislation, related to the Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act of 2023 (S. 2733 / H.R. 6445), and in general Issues pertaining to prior authorization, in general Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, related to the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474) and the Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act of 2023 (H.R. 6683), and in general. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general. Issues pertaining to Language Equality and Acquisition for Deaf Kids (LEAD-K) and parent choice, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare liability reform, in general.
Preserving Seniors’ Access to Physicians Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
December 20, 2023 letter led by the AAO-HNS and signed by 111 physician organizations to the Senate Finance Committee expressing strong opposition to the Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act (S. 2377). November 30, 2023 coalition letter to the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) on assessing and updating Medicare payment for physicians in calendar year 2025. November 16, 2023 coalition letter to Congressional Leadership urging them to pass legislation to prevent the pending 3.37% cut to Medicare physician payment that will go into effect in January 2024. October 31, 2023 coalition letter to Representatives Brad Wenstrup, Greg Murphy, and Michael Burgess in support of their legislative proposal to reform the budget-neutrality proposals that have been eroding Medicare physician payment. October 30, 2023 coalition letter to the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the Senate HELP Committee expressing concern about the Department of Health and Human Services recent proposed rule on nondiscrimination in health programs and activities. October 19, 2023 coalition letter to the House Energy and Commerce Committee providing feedback on legislation considered for its hearing entitled Whats the Prognosis? Examining Medicare Proposals to Improve Patient Access to Care and Minimize Red Tape for Doctors. October 15, 2023 coalition letter to the House Budget Committee in response to their Request for Information (RFI) on ways to improve health outcomes while reducing federal health care spending. October 13, 2023 letter to the House Budget Committee in response to their Request for Information (RFI) on ways to improve health outcomes while reducing federal health care spending. Issues pertaining to scope of practice legislation, related to the Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act of 2023 (S. 2733 / H.R. 6445), and in general Issues pertaining to prior authorization, in general Issues pertaining to the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program, in general Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, related to the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474) and the Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act of 2023 (H.R. 6683), and in general. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare liability reform, in general
Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
April 7, 2023 coalition letter to HHS Deputy Assistance Secretary for the Office of Human Services Policy Miranda Lynch-Smith in response to their Request for Input (RFI) pertaining to improving care delivery and integrating specialty care in population-based models. April 24, 2023 coalition letter to Representatives Bucshon and Ruiz in support of their legislation H.R. 5239, the Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2023, which would ensure that victims of federally declared disasters and public health emergencies have adequate access to medical care following a catastrophic event while protecting healthcare workers and volunteers. May 3, 2023 coalition letter to Senators Lisa Murkowski, Roger Marshall, Maggie Hassan, and Jacky Rosen in support of S. 652, the Safe Step Act, which would provide patients and providers with a clear and transparent appeals process when subject to step therapy protocols instituted by insurers. May 3, 2023 coalition letter to Representatives Brad Wenstrup and Raul Ruiz in support of H.R. 2630, The Safe Step Act, which would provide patients and providers with a clear and transparent appeals process when subject to step therapy protocols instituted by insurers. May 3, 2023 coalition letter to Representatives Raul Ruiz, Ami Bera, Larry Bucshon, and Marianette Miller-Meeks in support of their legislation H.R. 2474, The Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act, which would provide an annual inflationary update for Medicare physician payment tied to the Medicare Economic Index (MEI). May 3, 2023 coalition letter to Senators Bob Menendez, Chuck Schumer, John Boozman, and Susan Collins in support of their legislation S. 1302, the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2023, which would increase the number of Graduate Medical Education residency positions in order to tackle the severe physician shortage. May 5, 2023 letter to the HHS Director of the Hospital and Ambulatory Policy Group Carol Blackford to request clarification on whether outpatient telehealth services provided to Medicare beneficiaries by facility-based speech-language pathologists (SLPs) will be covered after the end of the federally declared public health emergency (PHE) on May 11, 2023. May 8, 2023 coalition letter to Representatives Terri Sewell and Brian Fitzpatrick in support of their legislation H.R. 2389, the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2023, which would increase the number of Graduate Medical Education residency positions in order to tackle the severe physician shortage. May 22, 2023 coalition letter to Senators Bob Menendez, Chuck Schumer, John Boozman, and Susan Collins in support of their legislation S. 1302, the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2023, which would increase the number of Graduate Medical Education residency positions in order to tackle the severe physician shortage. May 23, 2023 coalition letter to Senators Richard Blumenthal, Gary Peters, Ron Johnson, and Rand Paul thanking them for their hearing examining health care denials and delays in Medicare Advantage particularly pertaining to the issues of prior authorization and utilization management. June 12, 2023 coalition letter to Representatives Kay Granger and Rosa DeLauro urging them to reject any efforts to narrow, weaken, or modify the Food and Drug Administrations current authority to oversee tobacco products during consideration of the FY 2024 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. June 20, 2023 coalition letter to National Coordinator for Health Information Technology Micky Tripathi providing feedback on issues pertaining to ONCs HT-1 proposed rule, development of CEHRT criteria, and prior authorization requirements. Issues pertaining to scope of practice legislation, in general. Issues pertaining to prior authorization, in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, related to H.R. 2474, and in general. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare liability reform, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare practice and the Federal Supremacy Clause at the Department of Veterans Affairs, in general.
Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
December 20, 2023 letter led by the AAO-HNS and signed by 111 physician organizations to the Senate Finance Committee expressing strong opposition to the Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act (S. 2377). November 30, 2023 coalition letter to the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) on assessing and updating Medicare payment for physicians in calendar year 2025. November 16, 2023 coalition letter to Congressional Leadership urging them to pass legislation to prevent the pending 3.37% cut to Medicare physician payment that will go into effect in January 2024. October 31, 2023 coalition letter to Representatives Brad Wenstrup, Greg Murphy, and Michael Burgess in support of their legislative proposal to reform the budget-neutrality proposals that have been eroding Medicare physician payment. October 30, 2023 coalition letter to the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the Senate HELP Committee expressing concern about the Department of Health and Human Services recent proposed rule on nondiscrimination in health programs and activities. October 19, 2023 coalition letter to the House Energy and Commerce Committee providing feedback on legislation considered for its hearing entitled Whats the Prognosis? Examining Medicare Proposals to Improve Patient Access to Care and Minimize Red Tape for Doctors. October 15, 2023 coalition letter to the House Budget Committee in response to their Request for Information (RFI) on ways to improve health outcomes while reducing federal health care spending. October 13, 2023 letter to the House Budget Committee in response to their Request for Information (RFI) on ways to improve health outcomes while reducing federal health care spending. Issues pertaining to scope of practice legislation, related to the Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act of 2023 (S. 2733 / H.R. 6445), and in general Issues pertaining to prior authorization, in general Issues pertaining to the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program, in general Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, related to the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474) and the Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act of 2023 (H.R. 6683), and in general. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare liability reform, in general
Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
August 17, 2023 letter to CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure in response to the agency's Request for Information on Episode-Based Payment Models expressing support for the agency's broad goal of providing enhanced patient care in the context of value-based reimbursement arrangements. September 11, 2023 letter to CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure in response to the calendar year 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and Quality Payment Program proposed rule. September 11, 2023 letter to CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure pertaining to the ambulatory surgical center payment update and updated APC classifications for various HCPCS codes. September 28, 2023 coalition letter to Representative Lisa Blunt Rochester and Representative Brian Fitzpatrick in support of H.R. 4775, the Helping Tobacco Users Quit Act, that will ensure that all Medicaid and Childrens Health Insurance Program enrollees have access to the full array of evidence-based tobacco cessation treatments, including all Food and Drug Administration medications. Issues pertaining to scope of practice legislation specifically related to opposition of S. 2377, the Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act of 2023, and in general. Issues pertaining to prior authorization, in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, related to H.R. 2474, the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act, and in general. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general.
Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
August 17, 2023 letter to CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure in response to the agency's Request for Information on Episode-Based Payment Models expressing support for the agency's broad goal of providing enhanced patient care in the context of value-based reimbursement arrangements. August 30, 2023 comment letter regarding the Food and Drug Administration's Center for Devices and Radiological Healths (CDRH) search for input from the physician community on advancing health equity and facilitating access to medical devices designed to be safe and effective when used outside of traditional clinical settings such as the home setting. September 11, 2023 letter to CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure in response to the calendar year 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and Quality Payment Program proposed rule. September 11, 2023 letter to CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure pertaining to the ambulatory surgical center payment update and updated APC classifications for various HCPCS codes. September 28, 2023 coalition letter to Representative Lisa Blunt Rochester and Representative Brian Fitzpatrick in support of H.R. 4775, the Helping Tobacco Users Quit Act, that will ensure that all Medicaid and Childrens Health Insurance Program enrollees have access to the full array of evidence-based tobacco cessation treatments, including all Food and Drug Administration medications. Issues pertaining to scope of practice legislation specifically related to opposition of S. 2377, the Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act of 2023, and in general. Issues related to the support of the Safe Step Act (S. 652 / H.R. 2630) which would improve patient access by requiring insurance providers to implement a clear and transparent process for a patient or physician to request an exception to a step therapy protocol. Issues pertaining to prior authorization, in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement related to H.R. 2474, the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act, and in general. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to the implementation of the No Surprises Act. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare liability reform, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare practice and the Federal Supremacy Clause at the Department of Veterans Affairs, in general.
Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
December 21, 2023 coalition letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on the issue of communications from firms to health care providers regarding scientific information on unapproved uses of approved/cleared medical products. December 20, 2023 letter led by the AAO-HNS and signed by 111 physician organizations to the Senate Finance Committee expressing strong opposition to the Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act (S. 2377). November 30, 2023 coalition letter to the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) on assessing and updating Medicare payment for physicians in calendar year 2025. November 16, 2023 coalition letter to Congressional Leadership urging them to pass legislation to prevent the pending 3.37% cut to Medicare physician payment that will go into effect in January 2024. October 31, 2023 coalition letter to Representatives Brad Wenstrup, Greg Murphy, and Michael Burgess in support of their legislative proposal to reform the budget-neutrality proposals that have been eroding Medicare physician payment. October 30, 2023 coalition letter to the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the Senate HELP Committee expressing concern about the Department of Health and Human Services recent proposed rule on nondiscrimination in health programs and activities. October 19, 2023 coalition letter to the House Energy and Commerce Committee providing feedback on legislation considered for its hearing entitled Whats the Prognosis? Examining Medicare Proposals to Improve Patient Access to Care and Minimize Red Tape for Doctors. October 15, 2023 coalition letter to the House Budget Committee in response to their Request for Information (RFI) on ways to improve health outcomes while reducing federal health care spending. October 13, 2023 letter to the House Budget Committee in response to their Request for Information (RFI) on ways to improve health outcomes while reducing federal health care spending. Issues pertaining to scope of practice legislation, related to the Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act of 2023 (S. 2733 / H.R. 6445), and in general Issues pertaining to prior authorization, in general Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, related to the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474) and the Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act of 2023 (H.R. 6683), and in general. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general. Issues pertaining to Language Equality and Acquisition for Deaf Kids (LEAD-K) and parent choice, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare liability reform, in general.
PEER Support Act
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
December 21, 2023 coalition letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on the issue of communications from firms to health care providers regarding scientific information on unapproved uses of approved/cleared medical products. December 20, 2023 letter led by the AAO-HNS and signed by 111 physician organizations to the Senate Finance Committee expressing strong opposition to the Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act (S. 2377). November 30, 2023 coalition letter to the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) on assessing and updating Medicare payment for physicians in calendar year 2025. November 16, 2023 coalition letter to Congressional Leadership urging them to pass legislation to prevent the pending 3.37% cut to Medicare physician payment that will go into effect in January 2024. October 31, 2023 coalition letter to Representatives Brad Wenstrup, Greg Murphy, and Michael Burgess in support of their legislative proposal to reform the budget-neutrality proposals that have been eroding Medicare physician payment. October 30, 2023 coalition letter to the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the Senate HELP Committee expressing concern about the Department of Health and Human Services recent proposed rule on nondiscrimination in health programs and activities. October 19, 2023 coalition letter to the House Energy and Commerce Committee providing feedback on legislation considered for its hearing entitled Whats the Prognosis? Examining Medicare Proposals to Improve Patient Access to Care and Minimize Red Tape for Doctors. October 15, 2023 coalition letter to the House Budget Committee in response to their Request for Information (RFI) on ways to improve health outcomes while reducing federal health care spending. October 13, 2023 letter to the House Budget Committee in response to their Request for Information (RFI) on ways to improve health outcomes while reducing federal health care spending. Issues pertaining to scope of practice legislation, related to the Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act of 2023 (S. 2733 / H.R. 6445), and in general Issues pertaining to prior authorization, in general Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, related to the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474) and the Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act of 2023 (H.R. 6683), and in general. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general. Issues pertaining to Language Equality and Acquisition for Deaf Kids (LEAD-K) and parent choice, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare liability reform, in general.
PEER Support Act
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
December 20, 2023 letter led by the AAO-HNS and signed by 111 physician organizations to the Senate Finance Committee expressing strong opposition to the Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act (S. 2377). November 30, 2023 coalition letter to the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) on assessing and updating Medicare payment for physicians in calendar year 2025. November 16, 2023 coalition letter to Congressional Leadership urging them to pass legislation to prevent the pending 3.37% cut to Medicare physician payment that will go into effect in January 2024. October 31, 2023 coalition letter to Representatives Brad Wenstrup, Greg Murphy, and Michael Burgess in support of their legislative proposal to reform the budget-neutrality proposals that have been eroding Medicare physician payment. October 30, 2023 coalition letter to the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the Senate HELP Committee expressing concern about the Department of Health and Human Services recent proposed rule on nondiscrimination in health programs and activities. October 19, 2023 coalition letter to the House Energy and Commerce Committee providing feedback on legislation considered for its hearing entitled Whats the Prognosis? Examining Medicare Proposals to Improve Patient Access to Care and Minimize Red Tape for Doctors. October 15, 2023 coalition letter to the House Budget Committee in response to their Request for Information (RFI) on ways to improve health outcomes while reducing federal health care spending. October 13, 2023 letter to the House Budget Committee in response to their Request for Information (RFI) on ways to improve health outcomes while reducing federal health care spending. Issues pertaining to scope of practice legislation, related to the Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act of 2023 (S. 2733 / H.R. 6445), and in general Issues pertaining to prior authorization, in general Issues pertaining to the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program, in general Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, related to the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474) and the Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act of 2023 (H.R. 6683), and in general. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare liability reform, in general
Safe Step Act
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
August 17, 2023 letter to CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure in response to the agency's Request for Information on Episode-Based Payment Models expressing support for the agency's broad goal of providing enhanced patient care in the context of value-based reimbursement arrangements. August 30, 2023 comment letter regarding the Food and Drug Administration's Center for Devices and Radiological Healths (CDRH) search for input from the physician community on advancing health equity and facilitating access to medical devices designed to be safe and effective when used outside of traditional clinical settings such as the home setting. September 11, 2023 letter to CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure in response to the calendar year 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and Quality Payment Program proposed rule. September 11, 2023 letter to CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure pertaining to the ambulatory surgical center payment update and updated APC classifications for various HCPCS codes. September 28, 2023 coalition letter to Representative Lisa Blunt Rochester and Representative Brian Fitzpatrick in support of H.R. 4775, the Helping Tobacco Users Quit Act, that will ensure that all Medicaid and Childrens Health Insurance Program enrollees have access to the full array of evidence-based tobacco cessation treatments, including all Food and Drug Administration medications. Issues pertaining to scope of practice legislation specifically related to opposition of S. 2377, the Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act of 2023, and in general. Issues related to the support of the Safe Step Act (S. 652 / H.R. 2630) which would improve patient access by requiring insurance providers to implement a clear and transparent process for a patient or physician to request an exception to a step therapy protocol. Issues pertaining to prior authorization, in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement related to H.R. 2474, the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act, and in general. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to the implementation of the No Surprises Act. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare liability reform, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare practice and the Federal Supremacy Clause at the Department of Veterans Affairs, in general.
Safe Step Act
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
April 7, 2023 coalition letter to HHS Deputy Assistance Secretary for the Office of Human Services Policy Miranda Lynch-Smith in response to their Request for Input (RFI) pertaining to improving care delivery and integrating specialty care in population-based models. April 24, 2023 coalition letter to Representatives Bucshon and Ruiz in support of their legislation H.R. 5239, the Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2023, which would ensure that victims of federally declared disasters and public health emergencies have adequate access to medical care following a catastrophic event while protecting healthcare workers and volunteers. May 3, 2023 coalition letter to Senators Lisa Murkowski, Roger Marshall, Maggie Hassan, and Jacky Rosen in support of S. 652, the Safe Step Act, which would provide patients and providers with a clear and transparent appeals process when subject to step therapy protocols instituted by insurers. May 3, 2023 coalition letter to Representatives Brad Wenstrup and Raul Ruiz in support of H.R. 2630, The Safe Step Act, which would provide patients and providers with a clear and transparent appeals process when subject to step therapy protocols instituted by insurers. May 3, 2023 coalition letter to Representatives Raul Ruiz, Ami Bera, Larry Bucshon, and Marianette Miller-Meeks in support of their legislation H.R. 2474, The Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act, which would provide an annual inflationary update for Medicare physician payment tied to the Medicare Economic Index (MEI). May 3, 2023 coalition letter to Senators Bob Menendez, Chuck Schumer, John Boozman, and Susan Collins in support of their legislation S. 1302, the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2023, which would increase the number of Graduate Medical Education residency positions in order to tackle the severe physician shortage. May 5, 2023 letter to the HHS Director of the Hospital and Ambulatory Policy Group Carol Blackford to request clarification on whether outpatient telehealth services provided to Medicare beneficiaries by facility-based speech-language pathologists (SLPs) will be covered after the end of the federally declared public health emergency (PHE) on May 11, 2023. May 8, 2023 coalition letter to Representatives Terri Sewell and Brian Fitzpatrick in support of their legislation H.R. 2389, the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2023, which would increase the number of Graduate Medical Education residency positions in order to tackle the severe physician shortage. May 22, 2023 coalition letter to Senators Bob Menendez, Chuck Schumer, John Boozman, and Susan Collins in support of their legislation S. 1302, the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2023, which would increase the number of Graduate Medical Education residency positions in order to tackle the severe physician shortage. May 23, 2023 coalition letter to Senators Richard Blumenthal, Gary Peters, Ron Johnson, and Rand Paul thanking them for their hearing examining health care denials and delays in Medicare Advantage particularly pertaining to the issues of prior authorization and utilization management. June 12, 2023 coalition letter to Representatives Kay Granger and Rosa DeLauro urging them to reject any efforts to narrow, weaken, or modify the Food and Drug Administrations current authority to oversee tobacco products during consideration of the FY 2024 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. June 20, 2023 coalition letter to National Coordinator for Health Information Technology Micky Tripathi providing feedback on issues pertaining to ONCs HT-1 proposed rule, development of CEHRT criteria, and prior authorization requirements. Issues pertaining to scope of practice legislation, in general. Issues pertaining to prior authorization, in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, related to H.R. 2474, and in general. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare liability reform, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare practice and the Federal Supremacy Clause at the Department of Veterans Affairs, in general.
Issues pertaining to healthcare practice and the Federal Supremacy Clause at the Department of Veterans Affairs, in general.
7/24/2024: Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in support of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371), and the Value in Health Care (VALUE) Act (H.R. 5013/S.3503); issues related to the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA), inflationary updates to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, reforms to budget neutrality laws, reforms to MACRA's Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), and changes to Alternative Payment Models (APMs). 9/4/2024: Letter to Sens. Boozman, Welch, Tillis, King, Marshall, and Shaheen in support of the Physician Fee Stabilization Act (S. 4935); issues related to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and the Medicare Economic Index. 9/10/2024: Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in support of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371), and the Physician Fee Stabilization Act (S. 4935); issues related to the Medicare physician payment system and inflationary impacts on the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. Issues pertaining to Medicare allergy verification, the Penicillin Allergy Verification and Evaluation Act of 2024 (H.R. 9778), and in general. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to step therapy, in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare liability reform, in general
Issues pertaining to tobacco control, including the pending FDA rule on prohibiting menthol cigarettes, and in general.
7/10/2024: Sign-on letter to Chair and Ranking Member of Senate Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs in support on $10 million for Neglected Surgical Conditions for FY2025. Outlines health and longevity benefits of supporting surgical interventions through low-and-middle-income counties (LMICs). 7/23/2024: Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in opposition to the Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act (H.R. 1770/S. 2477); includes issues related to scope of practice, patient care, physician education and training, and the CBO scoring system. 7/24/2024: Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in support of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371), and the Value in Health Care (VALUE) Act (H.R. 5013/S.3503); issues related to the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA), inflationary updates to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, reforms to budget neutrality laws, reforms to MACRA's Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), and changes to Alternative Payment Models (APMs). 7/29/2024: Letter to Reps. Burgess, Cardenas, Griffith, and Gonzalez in support of the Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act (H.R. 9001); issues related to patient access to care, healthcare innovation and competition, and physician ownership of healthcare facilities. 8/21/2024: Coalition letter to Director of the Division of Services for Children with Special Health Needs at the Maternal and Child Health Bureau of the HRSA regarding changes to the funding structure of state Early Hearing Detection Intervention (EHDI) programs. Letter urges Director to ensure new structure ensures continued excellence and supports stated aims to improve children lost to follow-up (LTF) in these programs, screen three-year-olds, utilize new gene therapies, meet existing benchmark for referrals, and other quality metrics. 9/4/2024: Letter to Sens. Boozman, Welch, Tillis, King, Marshall, and Shaheen in support of the Physician Fee Stabilization Act (S. 4935); issues related to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and the Medicare Economic Index. 9/10/2024: Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in support of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371), and the Physician Fee Stabilization Act (S. 4935); issues related to the Medicare physician payment system and inflationary impacts on the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. 9/13/2024: Sign-on letter to Congress in support of the Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act (H.R. 9001); issues related to physician ownership of hospitals in needy areas and rural access to quality healthcare services. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare liability reform, in general. Issues pertaining to prior authorization, the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (S. 4532 /H.R. 8702), and in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, related to the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474) and the Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act of 2023 (H.R. 6683), and in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare allergy verification, the Penicillin Allergy Verification and Evaluation Act of 2024 (H.R. 9778), and in general.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY via AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
2024 · second_quarter · Q2
Issues pertaining to healthcare practice and the Federal Supremacy Clause at the Department of Veterans Affairs, in general.
4/11/2024: Letter in response to the Senate Finance Committee's hearing on Medicare physician payment and chronic care. Supportive of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2475), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R.6371), and the Dr. Michael C. Burgess Preventive Health Savings Act (S. 114). Issues pertaining to CBO scoring, MACRA's MIPS, APMs, and Medicare physician fees & reimbursements. 4/11/2024: Coalition Statement for the Record on the Medicare physician payment system. Includes issues relating to MACRA, MIPS, APMs, budgetary concerns, and various recommendations for improvement. 5/8/2024: Statement for the Record on administrative burden in the healthcare system in support of the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 (S.3173), the Safe Step Act (S. 652), and the GOLD CARD Act (H.R. 4968). Includes issues related to physician burnout, budgetary concerns, and the prior authorization system. 5/10/2024: Sign-on letter to U.S. House requesting members' cosponsorship of the Stop CMV Act (H.R. 7542) introduced by Reps. Lawler (NY) and Landsman (OH). 5/10/2024: Sign-on letter to U.S. Senate requesting members' cosponsorship of the Stop CMV Act (S. 3864) introduced by Sens. Blumenthal (D-CT) and Marshall (KS). 6/14/2024: Letter to Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee supporting the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R.2474) and the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371). Issues pertaining to Medicare physician payment reform, alternative payment models, and patient access. 6/14/2024: Coalition letter to Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee commending their release of "Bolstering Chronic Care through Physician Payment: Current Challenges and Policy Options in Medicare Part B." Issues pertaining to reform of the Medicare physician payment system, Medicare Part B, and administrative burden. 6/24/2024: Coalition letter to Chair of Senate Finance Committee and Senate Members of the Bipartisan Medicare GME Working Group in support of the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 1302). Issues pertaining to funding additional resident positions, opposition to a GME Policy Council, and general workforce issues. 6/24/2024: Coalition letter to Sens. Wyden, Menendez, Cornyn, Cassidy, Bennet, Tillis, Cortez Masto, & Blackburn in support of the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 1302). Issues pertaining to equitable distribution of future additional residency slots, and general workforce issues. Issues pertaining to the budget and appropriations, in general.
Issues pertaining to tobacco control, including the pending FDA rule on prohibiting menthol cigarettes, and in general.
4/11/2024: Letter in response to the Senate Finance Committee's hearing on Medicare physician payment and chronic care. Supportive of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2475), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R.6371), and the Dr. Michael C. Burgess Preventive Health Savings Act (S. 114). Issues pertaining to CBO scoring, MACRA's MIPS, APMs, and Medicare physician fees & reimbursements. 4/11/2024: Coalition Statement for the Record on the Medicare physician payment system. Includes issues relating to MACRA, MIPS, APMs, budgetary concerns, and various recommendations for improvement. 4/16/2024: Coalition letter to Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services opposing a proposed prior authorization demonstration project for certain ambulatory surgical centers (CMS-10884). 5/8/2024: Statement for the Record on administrative burden in the healthcare system in support of the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 (S.3173), the Safe Step Act (S. 652), and the GOLD CARD Act (H.R. 4968). Includes issues related to physician burnout, budgetary concerns, and the prior authorization system. 5/10/2024: Sign-on letter to U.S. House requesting members' cosponsorship of the Stop CMV Act (H.R. 7542) introduced by Reps. Lawler (NY) and Landsman (OH). 5/10/2024: Sign-on letter to U.S. Senate requesting members' cosponsorship of the Stop CMV Act (S. 3864) introduced by Sens. Blumenthal (D-CT) and Marshall (KS). 5/20/2024: Coalition letter to Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; includes issues relating to Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, MA plan marketing, supplemental benefits, and general MA costs and regulations. 6/14/2024: Letter to Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee supporting the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R.2474) and the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371). Issues pertaining to Medicare physician payment reform, alternative payment models, and patient access. 6/14/2024: Coalition letter to Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee commending their release of "Bolstering Chronic Care through Physician Payment: Current Challenges and Policy Options in Medicare Part B." Issues pertaining to reform of the Medicare physician payment system, Medicare Part B, and administrative burden. 6/24/2024: Coalition letter to Chair of Senate Finance Committee and Senate Members of the Bipartisan Medicare GME Working Group in support of the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 1302). Issues pertaining to funding additional resident positions, opposition to a GME Policy Council, and general workforce issues. 6/24/2024: Coalition letter to Sens. Wyden, Menendez, Cornyn, Cassidy, Bennet, Tillis, Cortez Masto, & Blackburn in support of the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 1302). Issues pertaining to equitable distribution of future additional residency slots, and general workforce issues. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare liability reform, in general. Issues pertaining to prior authorization, the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (S. 4532 /H.R. 8702), and in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, related to the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474) and the Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act of 2023 (H.R. 6683), and in general.
4/11/2024: Letter in response to the Senate Finance Committee's hearing on Medicare physician payment and chronic care. Supportive of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2475), the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R.6371), and the Dr. Michael C. Burgess Preventive Health Savings Act (S. 114). Issues pertaining to CBO scoring, MACRA's MIPS, APMs, and Medicare physician fees & reimbursements. 4/11/2024: Coalition Statement for the Record on the Medicare physician payment system. Includes issues relating to MACRA, MIPS, APMs, budgetary concerns, and various recommendations for improvement. 4/16/2024: Coalition letter to Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services opposing a proposed prior authorization demonstration project for certain ambulatory surgical centers (CMS-10884). 5/8/2024: Statement for the Record on administrative burden in the healthcare system in support of the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 (S.3173), the Safe Step Act (S. 652), and the GOLD CARD Act (H.R. 4968). Includes issues related to physician burnout, budgetary concerns, and the prior authorization system. 5/20/2024: Coalition letter to Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; includes issues relating to Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, MA plan marketing, supplemental benefits, and general MA costs and regulations. 6/14/2024: Letter to Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee supporting the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R.2474) and the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371). Issues pertaining to Medicare physician payment reform, alternative payment models, and patient access. 6/14/2024: Coalition letter to Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee commending their release of "Bolstering Chronic Care through Physician Payment: Current Challenges and Policy Options in Medicare Part B." Issues pertaining to reform of the Medicare physician payment system, Medicare Part B, and administrative burden. 6/24/2024: Coalition letter to Chair of Senate Finance Committee and Senate Members of the Bipartisan Medicare GME Working Group in support of the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 1302). Issues pertaining to funding additional resident positions, opposition to a GME Policy Council, and general workforce issues. 6/24/2024: Coalition letter to Sens. Wyden, Menendez, Cornyn, Cassidy, Bennet, Tillis, Cortez Masto, & Blackburn in support of the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 1302). Issues pertaining to equitable distribution of future additional residency slots, and general workforce issues. Issues pertaining to prior authorization, the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (S. 4532 /H.R. 8702), and in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, related to the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474) and the Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act of 2023 (H.R. 6683), and in general. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to step therapy, in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare liability reform, in general
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY via AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
2024 · first_quarter · Q1
1/2/24 AAO-HNS letter to CMS on the agency's proposed rule on federal independent dispute resolution operations of the No Surprises Act. 1/8/24 Coalition letter to Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS); includes issues relating to classification/coverage of prescription drugs and exchange network adequacy standards. 1/9/24 AAO-HNS led letter to House Energy & Commerce and Ways & Means Committees opposing the Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act (H.R. 6445) 1/24/24 Coalition letter to leadership of the Senate HELP Committee opposing Section 5 of the "Health Care PRICE Transparency Act 2.0." Suggests pursuing alternative course of action to better support ASCs. 2/15/24 Coalition letter thanking members for reauthorizing the "Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act." Encourages members to continue supporting mental health services for healthcare professionals. 2/16/24 Letter to FDA; issues relating to public comment and FDA best practices. 3/1/24 Coalition letter to Director of the Center for Medicare at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS); includes issues relating to network adequacy, the Star Ratings system, and prior authorization. 3/15/24 Letter to Chair and Ranking Member of House Committee on Education and the Workforce; Issues relating to prior authorization reform and administrative burden; including ERISA and H.R. 2630 (The Safe Step Act). 3/18/24 Letter to Reps. Michael Burgess and Diana DeGette offering the AAO-HNS' support of H.R. 766 (Dr. Michael C. Burgess Preventive Health Savings Act) and reform of the CBO scoring system. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare liability reform, in general. Issues pertaining to prior authorization, in general Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, related to the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474) and the Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act of 2023 (H.R. 6683), and in general.
1/2/24 AAO-HNS letter to CMS on the agency's proposed rule on federal independent dispute resolution operations of the No Surprises Act. 1/8/24 Coalition letter to Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS); includes issues relating to classification/coverage of prescription drugs and exchange network adequacy standards. 1/17/24 Coalition letter urging House and Senate leadership to reverse the 3.37% cut to Medicare physician payments that took effect on January 1st, 2024. 3/1/24 Coalition letter to Director of Medicare at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS); includes issues relating to network adequacy, the Star Ratings system, and prior authorization. Issues pertaining to prior authorization, in general Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, related to the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474) and the Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act of 2023 (H.R. 6683), and in general. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to step therapy, in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare liability reform, in general
1/9/24 Coalition to letter to Chairs and Ranking Members of the House and Senate Committees on Appropriations urging that appropriations for FY 2024 retain the FDA's authority to regulate tobacco products and do not cut funding from the CDC's Office on Smoking and Health (OSH). 3/25/24 Coalition letter to the Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies to fund the CDC's Office on Smoking and Health (OSH) at $310 million for FY 2025. 3/25/24 Coalition letter to the Chair and Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies to fund the CDC's Office on Smoking and Health (OSH) at $310 million for FY 2025. Issues pertaining to tobacco control, including the pending FDA rule on prohibiting menthol cigarettes, and in general.
Issues pertaining to healthcare practice and the Federal Supremacy Clause at the Department of Veterans Affairs, in general.
1/9/24 Coalition to letter to Chairs and Ranking Members of the House and Senate Committees on Appropriations urging that appropriations for FY 2024 retain the FDA's authority to regulate tobacco products and do not cut funding from the CDC's Office on Smoking and Health (OSH). 1/17/24 Coalition letter urging House and Senate leadership to reverse the 3.37% cut to Medicare physician payments that took effect on January 1st, 2024. 3/18/24 Letter to Reps. Michael Burgess and Diana DeGette offering the AAO-HNS' support of H.R. 766 (Dr. C Burgess Preventive Health Savings Act) and reform of the CBO scoring system. 3/25/24 Coalition letter to the Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies to fund the CDC's Office on Smoking and Health (OSH) at $310 million for FY 2025. 3/25/24 Coalition letter to the Chair and Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies to fund the CDC's Office on Smoking and Health (OSH) at $310 million for FY 2025. Issues pertaining to the budget and appropriations, in general.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY via AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
2023 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Issues pertaining to healthcare practice and the Federal Supremacy Clause at the Department of Veterans Affairs, in general.
Issues pertaining to tobacco control, including the pending FDA rule on prohibiting menthol cigarettes, and in general.
Issues pertaining to the budget and appropriations, in general.
December 20, 2023 letter led by the AAO-HNS and signed by 111 physician organizations to the Senate Finance Committee expressing strong opposition to the Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act (S. 2377). November 30, 2023 coalition letter to the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) on assessing and updating Medicare payment for physicians in calendar year 2025. November 16, 2023 coalition letter to Congressional Leadership urging them to pass legislation to prevent the pending 3.37% cut to Medicare physician payment that will go into effect in January 2024. October 31, 2023 coalition letter to Representatives Brad Wenstrup, Greg Murphy, and Michael Burgess in support of their legislative proposal to reform the budget-neutrality proposals that have been eroding Medicare physician payment. October 30, 2023 coalition letter to the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the Senate HELP Committee expressing concern about the Department of Health and Human Services recent proposed rule on nondiscrimination in health programs and activities. October 19, 2023 coalition letter to the House Energy and Commerce Committee providing feedback on legislation considered for its hearing entitled Whats the Prognosis? Examining Medicare Proposals to Improve Patient Access to Care and Minimize Red Tape for Doctors. October 15, 2023 coalition letter to the House Budget Committee in response to their Request for Information (RFI) on ways to improve health outcomes while reducing federal health care spending. October 13, 2023 letter to the House Budget Committee in response to their Request for Information (RFI) on ways to improve health outcomes while reducing federal health care spending. Issues pertaining to scope of practice legislation, related to the Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act of 2023 (S. 2733 / H.R. 6445), and in general Issues pertaining to prior authorization, in general Issues pertaining to the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program, in general Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, related to the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474) and the Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act of 2023 (H.R. 6683), and in general. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare liability reform, in general
December 21, 2023 coalition letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on the issue of communications from firms to health care providers regarding scientific information on unapproved uses of approved/cleared medical products. December 20, 2023 letter led by the AAO-HNS and signed by 111 physician organizations to the Senate Finance Committee expressing strong opposition to the Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act (S. 2377). November 30, 2023 coalition letter to the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) on assessing and updating Medicare payment for physicians in calendar year 2025. November 16, 2023 coalition letter to Congressional Leadership urging them to pass legislation to prevent the pending 3.37% cut to Medicare physician payment that will go into effect in January 2024. October 31, 2023 coalition letter to Representatives Brad Wenstrup, Greg Murphy, and Michael Burgess in support of their legislative proposal to reform the budget-neutrality proposals that have been eroding Medicare physician payment. October 30, 2023 coalition letter to the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the Senate HELP Committee expressing concern about the Department of Health and Human Services recent proposed rule on nondiscrimination in health programs and activities. October 19, 2023 coalition letter to the House Energy and Commerce Committee providing feedback on legislation considered for its hearing entitled Whats the Prognosis? Examining Medicare Proposals to Improve Patient Access to Care and Minimize Red Tape for Doctors. October 15, 2023 coalition letter to the House Budget Committee in response to their Request for Information (RFI) on ways to improve health outcomes while reducing federal health care spending. October 13, 2023 letter to the House Budget Committee in response to their Request for Information (RFI) on ways to improve health outcomes while reducing federal health care spending. Issues pertaining to scope of practice legislation, related to the Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act of 2023 (S. 2733 / H.R. 6445), and in general Issues pertaining to prior authorization, in general Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, related to the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474) and the Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act of 2023 (H.R. 6683), and in general. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general. Issues pertaining to Language Equality and Acquisition for Deaf Kids (LEAD-K) and parent choice, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare liability reform, in general.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY via AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
2023 · third_quarter · Q3
Issues pertaining to healthcare practice and the Federal Supremacy Clause at the Department of Veterans Affairs, in general.
Issues pertaining to the budget and appropriations, in general.
September 28, 2023 coalition letter to Representative Lisa Blunt Rochester and Representative Brian Fitzpatrick in support of H.R. 4775, the Helping Tobacco Users Quit Act, that will ensure that all Medicaid and Childrens Health Insurance Program enrollees have access to the full array of evidence-based tobacco cessation treatments, including all Food and Drug Administration medications. Issues pertaining to tobacco control, in general.
August 17, 2023 letter to CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure in response to the agency's Request for Information on Episode-Based Payment Models expressing support for the agency's broad goal of providing enhanced patient care in the context of value-based reimbursement arrangements. August 30, 2023 comment letter regarding the Food and Drug Administration's Center for Devices and Radiological Healths (CDRH) search for input from the physician community on advancing health equity and facilitating access to medical devices designed to be safe and effective when used outside of traditional clinical settings such as the home setting. September 11, 2023 letter to CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure in response to the calendar year 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and Quality Payment Program proposed rule. September 11, 2023 letter to CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure pertaining to the ambulatory surgical center payment update and updated APC classifications for various HCPCS codes. September 28, 2023 coalition letter to Representative Lisa Blunt Rochester and Representative Brian Fitzpatrick in support of H.R. 4775, the Helping Tobacco Users Quit Act, that will ensure that all Medicaid and Childrens Health Insurance Program enrollees have access to the full array of evidence-based tobacco cessation treatments, including all Food and Drug Administration medications. Issues pertaining to scope of practice legislation specifically related to opposition of S. 2377, the Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act of 2023, and in general. Issues related to the support of the Safe Step Act (S. 652 / H.R. 2630) which would improve patient access by requiring insurance providers to implement a clear and transparent process for a patient or physician to request an exception to a step therapy protocol. Issues pertaining to prior authorization, in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement related to H.R. 2474, the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act, and in general. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to the implementation of the No Surprises Act. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare liability reform, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare practice and the Federal Supremacy Clause at the Department of Veterans Affairs, in general.
August 17, 2023 letter to CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure in response to the agency's Request for Information on Episode-Based Payment Models expressing support for the agency's broad goal of providing enhanced patient care in the context of value-based reimbursement arrangements. September 11, 2023 letter to CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure in response to the calendar year 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and Quality Payment Program proposed rule. September 11, 2023 letter to CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure pertaining to the ambulatory surgical center payment update and updated APC classifications for various HCPCS codes. September 28, 2023 coalition letter to Representative Lisa Blunt Rochester and Representative Brian Fitzpatrick in support of H.R. 4775, the Helping Tobacco Users Quit Act, that will ensure that all Medicaid and Childrens Health Insurance Program enrollees have access to the full array of evidence-based tobacco cessation treatments, including all Food and Drug Administration medications. Issues pertaining to scope of practice legislation specifically related to opposition of S. 2377, the Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act of 2023, and in general. Issues pertaining to prior authorization, in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, related to H.R. 2474, the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act, and in general. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY via AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
2023 · second_quarter · Q2
June 12, 2023 coalition letter to Representatives Kay Granger and Rosa DeLauro urging them to reject any efforts to narrow, weaken, or modify the Food and Drug Administrations current authority to oversee tobacco products during consideration of the FY 2024 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. Issues pertaining to tobacco control, in general.
Issues pertaining to healthcare practice and the Federal Supremacy Clause at the Department of Veterans Affairs, in general.
May 3, 2023 coalition letter to Representatives Raul Ruiz, Ami Bera, Larry Bucshon, and Marianette Miller-Meeks in support of their legislation H.R. 2474, The Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act, which would provide an annual inflationary update for Medicare physician payment tied to the Medicare Economic Index (MEI). May 5, 2023 letter to the HHS Director of the Hospital and Ambulatory Policy Group Carol Blackford to request clarification on whether outpatient telehealth services provided to Medicare beneficiaries by facility-based speech-language pathologists (SLPs) will be covered after the end of the federally declared public health emergency (PHE) on May 11, 2023. May 23, 2023 coalition letter to Senators Richard Blumenthal, Gary Peters, Ron Johnson, and Rand Paul thanking them for their hearing examining health care denials and delays in Medicare Advantage particularly pertaining to the issues of prior authorization and utilization management. Issues pertaining to scope of practice legislation, in general. Issues pertaining to prior authorization, in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, related to H.R. 2474, and in general. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general.
April 7, 2023 coalition letter to HHS Deputy Assistance Secretary for the Office of Human Services Policy Miranda Lynch-Smith in response to their Request for Input (RFI) pertaining to improving care delivery and integrating specialty care in population-based models. April 24, 2023 coalition letter to Representatives Bucshon and Ruiz in support of their legislation H.R. 5239, the Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2023, which would ensure that victims of federally declared disasters and public health emergencies have adequate access to medical care following a catastrophic event while protecting healthcare workers and volunteers. May 3, 2023 coalition letter to Senators Lisa Murkowski, Roger Marshall, Maggie Hassan, and Jacky Rosen in support of S. 652, the Safe Step Act, which would provide patients and providers with a clear and transparent appeals process when subject to step therapy protocols instituted by insurers. May 3, 2023 coalition letter to Representatives Brad Wenstrup and Raul Ruiz in support of H.R. 2630, The Safe Step Act, which would provide patients and providers with a clear and transparent appeals process when subject to step therapy protocols instituted by insurers. May 3, 2023 coalition letter to Representatives Raul Ruiz, Ami Bera, Larry Bucshon, and Marianette Miller-Meeks in support of their legislation H.R. 2474, The Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act, which would provide an annual inflationary update for Medicare physician payment tied to the Medicare Economic Index (MEI). May 3, 2023 coalition letter to Senators Bob Menendez, Chuck Schumer, John Boozman, and Susan Collins in support of their legislation S. 1302, the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2023, which would increase the number of Graduate Medical Education residency positions in order to tackle the severe physician shortage. May 5, 2023 letter to the HHS Director of the Hospital and Ambulatory Policy Group Carol Blackford to request clarification on whether outpatient telehealth services provided to Medicare beneficiaries by facility-based speech-language pathologists (SLPs) will be covered after the end of the federally declared public health emergency (PHE) on May 11, 2023. May 8, 2023 coalition letter to Representatives Terri Sewell and Brian Fitzpatrick in support of their legislation H.R. 2389, the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2023, which would increase the number of Graduate Medical Education residency positions in order to tackle the severe physician shortage. May 22, 2023 coalition letter to Senators Bob Menendez, Chuck Schumer, John Boozman, and Susan Collins in support of their legislation S. 1302, the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2023, which would increase the number of Graduate Medical Education residency positions in order to tackle the severe physician shortage. May 23, 2023 coalition letter to Senators Richard Blumenthal, Gary Peters, Ron Johnson, and Rand Paul thanking them for their hearing examining health care denials and delays in Medicare Advantage particularly pertaining to the issues of prior authorization and utilization management. June 12, 2023 coalition letter to Representatives Kay Granger and Rosa DeLauro urging them to reject any efforts to narrow, weaken, or modify the Food and Drug Administrations current authority to oversee tobacco products during consideration of the FY 2024 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. June 20, 2023 coalition letter to National Coordinator for Health Information Technology Micky Tripathi providing feedback on issues pertaining to ONCs HT-1 proposed rule, development of CEHRT criteria, and prior authorization requirements. Issues pertaining to scope of practice legislation, in general. Issues pertaining to prior authorization, in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, related to H.R. 2474, and in general. Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare liability reform, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare practice and the Federal Supremacy Clause at the Department of Veterans Affairs, in general.
June 12, 2023 coalition letter to Representatives Kay Granger and Rosa DeLauro urging them to reject any efforts to narrow, weaken, or modify the Food and Drug Administrations current authority to oversee tobacco products during consideration of the FY 2024 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)