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Reported covered position: Legislative Assistant, Representative George Radanovich, 2001-2003
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Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
Issues related to Medicare physician payment. CY 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule, specifically the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) Value Pathways (MVPs). CY 2026 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Programs Proposed Rule. H.R.879, Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025. H.R.1968/P.L. 119-4, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 (specifically CY 2026 Medicare physician payment and extension of Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities). H.R.2191, Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act. H.R.2433, Reducing Medically Unnecessary Delays in Care Act of 2025. Commented on draft legislation in U.S. Senate to improve Medicare Graduate Medical Education program.
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AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY via AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
2025 · first_quarter · Q1
H.R.2028/S.942, Resident Education Deferred Interest (REDI) Act. Commented on draft legislation in U.S. Senate to improve Medicare Graduate Medical Education program.
H.R.1968/P.L. 119-4, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 (specifically U.S. Food and Drug Administration authority to regulate menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention funding).
Source: Senate LDA
H.R.1968/P.L. 119-4, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 (specifically extension of Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities).
Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
H.R.1968/P.L. 119-4, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 (specifically funding for Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs/Hearing Restoration Research Program).
Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
Issues related to Medicare physician payment. CY 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule, specifically the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) Value Pathways (MVPs). CY 2026 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Programs Proposed Rule. H.R.879, Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025. H.R.929/S.266, Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act. H.R.1968/P.L. 119-4, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 (specifically CY 2026 Medicare physician payment, extension of Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities, U.S. Food and Drug Administration authority to regulate menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention funding, and Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs/Hearing Restoration Research Program funding). H.R.2028/S.942, Resident Education Deferred Interest (REDI) Act. H.R.2191, Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act. H.R.2433, Reducing Medically Unnecessary Delays in Care Act of 2025. Commented on draft legislation in U.S. Senate to improve Medicare Graduate Medical Education program.
Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
H.R.1968/P.L. 119-4, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 (specifically CY 2026 Medicare physician payment, extension of Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities, U.S. Food and Drug Administration authority to regulate menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention funding, and Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs/Hearing Restoration Research Program funding).
Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
H.R.1968/P.L. 119-4, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 (specifically U.S. Food and Drug Administration authority to regulate menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention funding).
Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
H.R.1968/P.L. 119-4, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 (specifically U.S. Food and Drug Administration authority to regulate menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention funding).
REDI Act
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
H.R.2028/S.942, Resident Education Deferred Interest (REDI) Act. Commented on draft legislation in U.S. Senate to improve Medicare Graduate Medical Education program.
REDI Act
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
Issues related to Medicare physician payment. CY 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule, specifically the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) Value Pathways (MVPs). CY 2026 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Programs Proposed Rule. H.R.879, Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025. H.R.929/S.266, Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act. H.R.1968/P.L. 119-4, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 (specifically CY 2026 Medicare physician payment, extension of Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities, U.S. Food and Drug Administration authority to regulate menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention funding, and Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs/Hearing Restoration Research Program funding). H.R.2028/S.942, Resident Education Deferred Interest (REDI) Act. H.R.2191, Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act. H.R.2433, Reducing Medically Unnecessary Delays in Care Act of 2025. Commented on draft legislation in U.S. Senate to improve Medicare Graduate Medical Education program.
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
Issues related to Medicare physician payment. CY 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule, specifically the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) Value Pathways (MVPs). CY 2026 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Programs Proposed Rule. H.R.879, Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025. H.R.1968/P.L. 119-4, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 (specifically CY 2026 Medicare physician payment and extension of Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities). H.R.2191, Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act. H.R.2433, Reducing Medically Unnecessary Delays in Care Act of 2025. Commented on draft legislation in U.S. Senate to improve Medicare Graduate Medical Education program.
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
Issues related to Medicare physician payment. CY 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule, specifically the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) Value Pathways (MVPs). CY 2026 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Programs Proposed Rule. H.R.879, Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025. H.R.929/S.266, Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act. H.R.1968/P.L. 119-4, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 (specifically CY 2026 Medicare physician payment, extension of Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities, U.S. Food and Drug Administration authority to regulate menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention funding, and Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs/Hearing Restoration Research Program funding). H.R.2028/S.942, Resident Education Deferred Interest (REDI) Act. H.R.2191, Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act. H.R.2433, Reducing Medically Unnecessary Delays in Care Act of 2025. Commented on draft legislation in U.S. Senate to improve Medicare Graduate Medical Education program.
Reducing Medically Unnecessary Delays in Care Act of 2025
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
Issues related to Medicare physician payment. CY 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule, specifically the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) Value Pathways (MVPs). CY 2026 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Programs Proposed Rule. H.R.879, Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025. H.R.929/S.266, Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act. H.R.1968/P.L. 119-4, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 (specifically CY 2026 Medicare physician payment, extension of Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities, U.S. Food and Drug Administration authority to regulate menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention funding, and Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs/Hearing Restoration Research Program funding). H.R.2028/S.942, Resident Education Deferred Interest (REDI) Act. H.R.2191, Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act. H.R.2433, Reducing Medically Unnecessary Delays in Care Act of 2025. Commented on draft legislation in U.S. Senate to improve Medicare Graduate Medical Education program.
Reducing Medically Unnecessary Delays in Care Act of 2025
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
Issues related to Medicare physician payment. CY 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule, specifically the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) Value Pathways (MVPs). CY 2026 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Programs Proposed Rule. H.R.879, Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025. H.R.1968/P.L. 119-4, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 (specifically CY 2026 Medicare physician payment and extension of Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities). H.R.2191, Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act. H.R.2433, Reducing Medically Unnecessary Delays in Care Act of 2025. Commented on draft legislation in U.S. Senate to improve Medicare Graduate Medical Education program.
Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
Issues related to Medicare physician payment. CY 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule, specifically the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) Value Pathways (MVPs). CY 2026 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Programs Proposed Rule. H.R.879, Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025. H.R.929/S.266, Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act. H.R.1968/P.L. 119-4, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 (specifically CY 2026 Medicare physician payment, extension of Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities, U.S. Food and Drug Administration authority to regulate menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention funding, and Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs/Hearing Restoration Research Program funding). H.R.2028/S.942, Resident Education Deferred Interest (REDI) Act. H.R.2191, Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act. H.R.2433, Reducing Medically Unnecessary Delays in Care Act of 2025. Commented on draft legislation in U.S. Senate to improve Medicare Graduate Medical Education program.
Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
Issues related to Medicare physician payment. CY 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule, specifically the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) Value Pathways (MVPs). CY 2026 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Programs Proposed Rule. H.R.879, Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025. H.R.1968/P.L. 119-4, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 (specifically CY 2026 Medicare physician payment and extension of Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities). H.R.2191, Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act. H.R.2433, Reducing Medically Unnecessary Delays in Care Act of 2025. Commented on draft legislation in U.S. Senate to improve Medicare Graduate Medical Education program.
Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
Issues related to Medicare physician payment. CY 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule, specifically the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) Value Pathways (MVPs). CY 2026 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Programs Proposed Rule. H.R.879, Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025. H.R.929/S.266, Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act. H.R.1968/P.L. 119-4, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 (specifically CY 2026 Medicare physician payment, extension of Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities, U.S. Food and Drug Administration authority to regulate menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention funding, and Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs/Hearing Restoration Research Program funding). H.R.2028/S.942, Resident Education Deferred Interest (REDI) Act. H.R.2191, Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act. H.R.2433, Reducing Medically Unnecessary Delays in Care Act of 2025. Commented on draft legislation in U.S. Senate to improve Medicare Graduate Medical Education program.
Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
Issues related to Medicare physician payment. CY 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule, specifically the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) Value Pathways (MVPs). CY 2026 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Programs Proposed Rule. H.R.879, Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025. H.R.929/S.266, Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act. H.R.1968/P.L. 119-4, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 (specifically CY 2026 Medicare physician payment, extension of Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities, U.S. Food and Drug Administration authority to regulate menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention funding, and Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs/Hearing Restoration Research Program funding). H.R.2028/S.942, Resident Education Deferred Interest (REDI) Act. H.R.2191, Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act. H.R.2433, Reducing Medically Unnecessary Delays in Care Act of 2025. Commented on draft legislation in U.S. Senate to improve Medicare Graduate Medical Education program.
REDI Act
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
Issues related to Medicare physician payment. CY 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule, specifically the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) Value Pathways (MVPs). CY 2026 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Programs Proposed Rule. H.R.879, Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025. H.R.929/S.266, Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act. H.R.1968/P.L. 119-4, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 (specifically CY 2026 Medicare physician payment, extension of Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities, U.S. Food and Drug Administration authority to regulate menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention funding, and Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs/Hearing Restoration Research Program funding). H.R.2028/S.942, Resident Education Deferred Interest (REDI) Act. H.R.2191, Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act. H.R.2433, Reducing Medically Unnecessary Delays in Care Act of 2025. Commented on draft legislation in U.S. Senate to improve Medicare Graduate Medical Education program.
REDI Act
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
H.R.2028/S.942, Resident Education Deferred Interest (REDI) Act. Commented on draft legislation in U.S. Senate to improve Medicare Graduate Medical Education program.
Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2024
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
11/13/2024: Coalition letter to Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Chair of House Energy & Commerce Committee, and Rep. Brett Guthrie, Chair of the Health Subcommittee of the Energy& Commerce Committee, on issues related to reform of the Medicare physician payment system. 11/13/2024: Coalition letter to Reps. Panetta, Bera, Ruiz, Schrier, Joyce, Bucshon, Miller-Meeks, and Murphy in support of the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2024 (H.R. 10073); issues related to the Medicare physician fee schedule. 11/15/2024: Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in support of the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2024 (H.R. 10073); issues related to the Medicare physician fee payment system. 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.
Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2024
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
11/13/2024: Coalition letter to Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Chair of House Energy & Commerce Committee, and Rep. Brett Guthrie, Chair of the Health Subcommittee of the Energy& Commerce Committee, on issues related to reform of the Medicare physician payment system. 11/13/2024: Coalition letter to Reps. Panetta, Bera, Ruiz, Schrier, Joyce, Bucshon, Miller-Meeks, and Murphy in support of the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2024 (H.R. 10073); issues related to the Medicare physician fee schedule. 11/15/2024: Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in support of the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2024 (H.R. 10073); issues related to the Medicare physician fee payment system. 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 Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2024
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
11/13/2024: Coalition letter to Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Chair of House Energy & Commerce Committee, and Rep. Brett Guthrie, Chair of the Health Subcommittee of the Energy& Commerce Committee, on issues related to reform of the Medicare physician payment system. 11/13/2024: Coalition letter to Reps. Panetta, Bera, Ruiz, Schrier, Joyce, Bucshon, Miller-Meeks, and Murphy in support of the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2024 (H.R. 10073); issues related to the Medicare physician fee schedule. 11/15/2024: Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in support of the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2024 (H.R. 10073); issues related to the Medicare physician fee payment 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, 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.
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
11/13/2024: Coalition letter to Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Chair of House Energy & Commerce Committee, and Rep. Brett Guthrie, Chair of the Health Subcommittee of the Energy& Commerce Committee, on issues related to reform of the Medicare physician payment system. 11/13/2024: Coalition letter to Reps. Panetta, Bera, Ruiz, Schrier, Joyce, Bucshon, Miller-Meeks, and Murphy in support of the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2024 (H.R. 10073); issues related to the Medicare physician fee schedule. 11/15/2024: Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in support of the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2024 (H.R. 10073); issues related to the Medicare physician fee payment 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, 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.
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.
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. 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
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. 5/10/2024: 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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
11/13/2024: Coalition letter to Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Chair of House Energy & Commerce Committee, and Rep. Brett Guthrie, Chair of the Health Subcommittee of the Energy& Commerce Committee, on issues related to reform of the Medicare physician payment system. 11/13/2024: Coalition letter to Reps. Panetta, Bera, Ruiz, Schrier, Joyce, Bucshon, Miller-Meeks, and Murphy in support of the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2024 (H.R. 10073); issues related to the Medicare physician fee schedule. 11/15/2024: Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in support of the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2024 (H.R. 10073); issues related to the Medicare physician fee payment 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, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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
11/13/2024: Coalition letter to Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Chair of House Energy & Commerce Committee, and Rep. Brett Guthrie, Chair of the Health Subcommittee of the Energy& Commerce Committee, on issues related to reform of the Medicare physician payment system. 11/13/2024: Coalition letter to Reps. Panetta, Bera, Ruiz, Schrier, Joyce, Bucshon, Miller-Meeks, and Murphy in support of the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2024 (H.R. 10073); issues related to the Medicare physician fee schedule. 11/15/2024: Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in support of the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2024 (H.R. 10073); issues related to the Medicare physician fee payment 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, 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
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. 5/10/2024: 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
11/13/2024: Coalition letter to Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Chair of House Energy & Commerce Committee, and Rep. Brett Guthrie, Chair of the Health Subcommittee of the Energy& Commerce Committee, on issues related to reform of the Medicare physician payment system. 11/13/2024: Coalition letter to Reps. Panetta, Bera, Ruiz, Schrier, Joyce, Bucshon, Miller-Meeks, and Murphy in support of the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2024 (H.R. 10073); issues related to the Medicare physician fee schedule. 11/15/2024: Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in support of the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2024 (H.R. 10073); issues related to the Medicare physician fee payment system. 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). 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
11/13/2024: Coalition letter to Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Chair of House Energy & Commerce Committee, and Rep. Brett Guthrie, Chair of the Health Subcommittee of the Energy& Commerce Committee, on issues related to reform of the Medicare physician payment system. 11/13/2024: Coalition letter to Reps. Panetta, Bera, Ruiz, Schrier, Joyce, Bucshon, Miller-Meeks, and Murphy in support of the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2024 (H.R. 10073); issues related to the Medicare physician fee schedule. 11/15/2024: Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in support of the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2024 (H.R. 10073); issues related to the Medicare physician fee payment 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, 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). 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
PAVE Act
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
11/13/2024: Coalition letter to Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Chair of House Energy & Commerce Committee, and Rep. Brett Guthrie, Chair of the Health Subcommittee of the Energy& Commerce Committee, on issues related to reform of the Medicare physician payment system. 11/13/2024: Coalition letter to Reps. Panetta, Bera, Ruiz, Schrier, Joyce, Bucshon, Miller-Meeks, and Murphy in support of the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2024 (H.R. 10073); issues related to the Medicare physician fee schedule. 11/15/2024: Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in support of the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2024 (H.R. 10073); issues related to the Medicare physician fee payment system. 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. 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
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.
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.
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.
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
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
7/10/2024: 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.
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.
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
11/13/2024: Coalition letter to Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Chair of House Energy & Commerce Committee, and Rep. Brett Guthrie, Chair of the Health Subcommittee of the Energy& Commerce Committee, on issues related to reform of the Medicare physician payment system. 11/13/2024: Coalition letter to Reps. Panetta, Bera, Ruiz, Schrier, Joyce, Bucshon, Miller-Meeks, and Murphy in support of the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2024 (H.R. 10073); issues related to the Medicare physician fee schedule. 11/15/2024: Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in support of the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2024 (H.R. 10073); issues related to the Medicare physician fee payment 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, 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
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. 5/10/2024: 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
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). 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
7/10/2024: 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.
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
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. 5/10/2024: 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. 5/10/2024: 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. 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. 5/20/2024: 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. 5/20/2024: 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. 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
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
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
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 related to Medicare physician payment. CY 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule, specifically the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) Value Pathways (MVPs). CY 2026 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Programs Proposed Rule. H.R.879, Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025. H.R.929/S.266, Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act. H.R.1968/P.L. 119-4, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 (specifically CY 2026 Medicare physician payment, extension of Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities, U.S. Food and Drug Administration authority to regulate menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention funding, and Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs/Hearing Restoration Research Program funding). H.R.2028/S.942, Resident Education Deferred Interest (REDI) Act. H.R.2191, Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act. H.R.2433, Reducing Medically Unnecessary Delays in Care Act of 2025. Commented on draft legislation in U.S. Senate to improve Medicare Graduate Medical Education program.
Issues related to Medicare physician payment. CY 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule, specifically the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) Value Pathways (MVPs). CY 2026 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Programs Proposed Rule. H.R.879, Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025. H.R.1968/P.L. 119-4, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 (specifically CY 2026 Medicare physician payment and extension of Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities). H.R.2191, Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act. H.R.2433, Reducing Medically Unnecessary Delays in Care Act of 2025. Commented on draft legislation in U.S. Senate to improve Medicare Graduate Medical Education program.
H.R.1968/P.L. 119-4, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 (specifically CY 2026 Medicare physician payment, extension of Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities, U.S. Food and Drug Administration authority to regulate menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention funding, and Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs/Hearing Restoration Research Program funding).
H.R.1968/P.L. 119-4, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 (specifically funding for Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs/Hearing Restoration Research Program).
H.R.1968/P.L. 119-4, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 (specifically U.S. Food and Drug Administration authority to regulate menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention funding).
H.R.1968/P.L. 119-4, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 (specifically extension of Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities).
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY via AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
11/13/2024: Coalition letter to Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Chair of House Energy & Commerce Committee, and Rep. Brett Guthrie, Chair of the Health Subcommittee of the Energy& Commerce Committee, on issues related to reform of the Medicare physician payment system. 11/13/2024: Coalition letter to Reps. Panetta, Bera, Ruiz, Schrier, Joyce, Bucshon, Miller-Meeks, and Murphy in support of the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2024 (H.R. 10073); issues related to the Medicare physician fee schedule. 11/15/2024: Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in support of the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2024 (H.R. 10073); issues related to the Medicare physician fee payment system. 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.
Issues pertaining to tobacco control, including the pending FDA rule on prohibiting menthol cigarettes, and in general.
11/13/2024: Coalition letter to Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Chair of House Energy & Commerce Committee, and Rep. Brett Guthrie, Chair of the Health Subcommittee of the Energy& Commerce Committee, on issues related to reform of the Medicare physician payment system. 11/13/2024: Coalition letter to Reps. Panetta, Bera, Ruiz, Schrier, Joyce, Bucshon, Miller-Meeks, and Murphy in support of the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2024 (H.R. 10073); issues related to the Medicare physician fee schedule. 11/15/2024: Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in support of the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2024 (H.R. 10073); issues related to the Medicare physician fee payment 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, 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.
Issues pertaining to healthcare practice and the Federal Supremacy Clause at the Department of Veterans Affairs, in general.
11/13/2024: Coalition letter to Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Chair of House Energy & Commerce Committee, and Rep. Brett Guthrie, Chair of the Health Subcommittee of the Energy& Commerce Committee, on issues related to reform of the Medicare physician payment system. 11/13/2024: Coalition letter to Reps. Panetta, Bera, Ruiz, Schrier, Joyce, Bucshon, Miller-Meeks, and Murphy in support of the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2024 (H.R. 10073); issues related to the Medicare physician fee schedule. 11/15/2024: Sign-on letter to House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader in support of the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2024 (H.R. 10073); issues related to the Medicare physician fee payment system. 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
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), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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2023 · first_quarter · Q1
February 21, 2023 coalition letter to all members of the House and Senate expressing support for proposed rules the Food and Drug Administration has issued to prohibit manufacture and sale of menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars. March 16, 2023 coalition letter to Rep. Robert Aderholt and Rep. Rosa DeLauro urging their committee to increase funding for the Centers for Disease Control and Preventions Office on Smoking and Health by $63.5 million, for a total of $310 million. March 16, 2023 coalition letter to Senator Tammy Baldwin and Senator Shelley Moore-Capito urging their committee to increase funding for the Centers for Disease Control and Preventions Office on Smoking and Health by $63.5 million, for a total of $310 million. Issues pertaining to tobacco control, in general.
January 23, 2023 coalition letter to all Members of the House and Senate urging Congress to hold hearings and work with stakeholders to enact a long-term fix to the Medicare physician payment system. January 30, 2023 coalition letter to CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure expressing ongoing concern with network adequacy in Marketplace plans and other issues including Part 156. February 13, 2023 coalition letter to CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure providing feedback on the proposed policy changes for Medicare Advantage Organizations and their impacts on access to specialty care. February 13, 2023 coalition letter to CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure urging CMS to finalize improvement of the coverage criteria used in medical necessity determinations, ensure a clinically sound foundation for Prior Authorization programs, and protect access to care. March 13, 2023 coalition letter to CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure providing feedback on proposed policy changes to advance interoperability and improve prior authorization. March 13, 2023 coalition letter to CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure commenting on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking outlining proposals to advance interoperability and improve prior authorization in Medicare Advantage plans, state Medicaid agencies and Medicaid managed care plans, CHIP agencies, and issuers of Qualified Health Plans on Federally Facilitated Exchanges. March 15, 2023 coalition letter to Speaker Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell urging Congress to provide an annual inflation-based payment update based on the full Medicare Economic Index. Issues pertaining to scope of practice legislation, 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 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 COVID-19, in general.
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2022 · fourth_quarter · Q4
December 22, 2022, Alliance of Specialty Medicine letter to Representative Richard Hudson expressing our support for H.R. 9584, the Accessible Care by Curbing Excessive lawSuitS Act of 2022, which sets conditions for lawsuits arising from health care liability claims. December 21, 2022, Alliance of Specialty Medicine letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi, House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy, Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer and Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell expressing our concern about pending cuts to Medicare physician payment rates in the Fiscal Year 2023 Omnibus Appropriations bill. December 20, 2022, coalition letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi, House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy, Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, Senators Ron Wyden and Mike Crapo, and Representatives Frank Pallone and Cathy McMorris Rodgers, urging Congress to modify the omnibus legislation and stop the full 4.5 percent cut to Medicare physician payment rates for Fiscal Year 2023. December 16, 2022, Alliance of Specialty Medicine letter to Senator John Kennedy expressing our support for S. 5194, the Protecting Medicare Patients and Physicians Act, which would mitigate pending cuts to Medicare physician payment rates in Fiscal Year 2023. December 6, 2022, Alliance of Specialty Medicine letter to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure in response to CMS request for information (RFI) soliciting public comment on establishing a National Directory of Healthcare Providers & Services (NDH). December 5, 2022, coalition letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi, House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy, Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer and Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell urging Congress to prevent the entire 4.5 percent reduction to Medicare physician payment rates from being implemented on January 1, 2023. November 21, 2022, coalition letter to Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan commenting on the FTCs advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR) entitled Trade Regulation Rule on Commercial Surveillance and Data Security, which pertains to clinical data registries. November 2, 2022, coalition letter to Representatives Richard Neal, Kevin Brady, Frank Pallone, Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Lucille Roybal-Allard and David Joyce expressing our opposition to H.R. 8812, the Improving Care and Access to Nurses Act or the I CAN Act. This legislation would expand the scope of practice for non-physician practitioners (NPPs) under Medicare and Medicaid. October 31, 2022, coalition letter to Representatives Ami Bera, MD, Larry Bucshon, MD, Kim Schrier, MD, Michael Burgess, MD, Earl Blumenauer, Brad Wenstrup, DPM, Bradley Schneider and Mariannette Miller-Meeks, MD in response to a congressional request for information (RFI) on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) implementation of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA). October 28, 2022, letter to Representatives Ami Bera, MD, Larry Bucshon, MD, Kim Schrier, MD, Michael Burgess, MD, Earl Blumenauer, Brad Wenstrup, DPM, Bradley Schneider and Mariannette Miller-Meeks, MD in response to a congressional request for information (RFI) on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) implementation of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA). Issues pertaining to the scope of practice legislation, related to H.R. 1587/S. 1731, H.R. 8812, H.R. 6087, and in general. Issues pertaining to prior authorization, related to H.R. 3173/H.R. 8487/S. 3018 and H.R. 7995, and in general. Issues pertaining to the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program, related to H.R. 5561/S. 4052, and in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, related to H.R. 8800 and S. 5194, 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 COVID-19, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare liability reform, related to H.R. 9584, and in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare practice and the Federal Supremacy Clause at the Department of Veterans Affairs, in general. Issues related to the potential expansion of Medicare to cover hearing health benefits in potential reconciliation legislation. Issues pertaining to the "Magnet Injury Prevention Act," H.R. 8199/S. 4479. Issues pertaining to clinical data registries, in general.
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY via AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
2022 · third_quarter · Q3
Issues pertaining to healthcare practice and the Federal Supremacy Clause at the Department of Veterans Affairs, in general.
September 30, 2022, coalition letter to Representatives Ami Bera and Larry Bucshon thanking them for introducing H.R. 8800, the Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2022 (legislation to avert some of the scheduled cuts to Medicare reimbursement rates for physicians). September 29, 2022, Alliance of Specialty Medicine letter to Representatives Ami Bera and Larry Bucshon thanking them for introducing H.R. 8800, the Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2022 (legislation to avert some of the scheduled cuts to Medicare reimbursement rates for physicians). September 22, 2022, coalition letter to Speaker Pelosi, Leader McCarthy, Leader Schumer, and Leader McConnell warning about the impact of scheduled cuts to Medicare reimbursement for physicians and asking Congress to take action on overall reform for Medicare payment. September 14, 2022, coalition letter to Representatives Ami Bera and Larry Bucshon thanking them for introducing H.R. 8800, the Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2022 (legislation to avert some of the scheduled cuts to Medicare reimbursement rates for physicians). September 6, 2022, coalition letter to CMS Administrator Brooks-LaSure expressing concerns with the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule global surgical package. July 28, 2022, Alliance of Specialty Medicine letter to Representatives Michael Burgess and Vicente Gonzalez thanking them for introducing H.R. 7995, the GOLD CARD Act (legislation to reform the prior authorization process under the Medicare Advantage program). July 27, 2022, coalition letter to congressional leadership for the Senate Finance, House Ways and Means, and House Energy and Commerce committees regarding concerns over scheduled cuts to Medicare reimbursement rates for physicians. July 18, 2022, coalition letter to Senate Majority Leader Schumer and Speaker Pelosi urging investment in the healthcare workforce and robust funding for Graduate Medical Education (GME). July 7, 2022, Physician Clinical Registry Coalition letter to Michelle Schreiber, MD, Deputy Director of the Centers for Clinical Standards and Quality at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), expressing concerns with the measure set review (MSR) process. July 6, 2022, letter to Representatives Michael Burgess and Vicente Gonzalez thanking them for introducing H.R. 7995, the GOLD CARD Act (legislation to reform the prior authorization process under the Medicare Advantage program). Issues pertaining to the scope of practice legislation, related to H.R. 1587/S. 1731, and in general. Issues pertaining to prior authorization, related to H.R. 3173/H.R. 8487/S. 3018 and H.R. 7995, and in general. Issues pertaining to the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program, related to H.R. 5561/S. 4052, and in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, related to H.R. 8800, 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 COVID-19, in general. Issues related to the potential expansion of Medicare to cover hearing health benefits in potential reconciliation legislation.
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2022 · second_quarter · Q2
May 17, 2022, coalition comments addressed to the Federal Trade Commission regarding the pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) industry. June 7, 2022, letter to Speaker Pelosi and Leader McCarthy expressing opposition to H.R. 6087, the "Improving Access to Workers' Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act." Issues pertaining to the scope of practice legislation, related to H.R. 1587/S. 1731, and in general. Issues pertaining to prior authorization, related to H.R. 3173/S. 3018, and in general. Issues pertaining to the Early Detection and Intervention Program, related to H.R. 5561/S. 4052, and in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, 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 COVID-19, 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 related to the potential expansion of Medicare to cover hearing health benefits in potential reconciliation legislation. Issues pertaining to the "Magnet Injury Prevention Act," H.R. 8199/S. 4479.
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2022 · first_quarter · 1A
Coalition letter addressed to CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure urging CMS not to disrupt team-based care in the facility setting and to revise the split or shared visit policy to allow the physician or QHP who is managing and overseeing the patients care to bill for the service. Coalition letter addressed to Chairs and Ranking Members of the Senate Finance Committee, House Ways and Means Committee, and House Energy and Commerce Committee urging them to hold hearings on the future of the Medicare physician fee schedule and the status of other policies included in the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA), including the Quality Payment Program. Coalition letter addressed to HRSA Administrator Carole Johnson asking that HRSA reopen the Period 1 reporting window for Provider Relief Funding for at least 60 days and engage in a targeted campaign to reach those who have yet to comply. Coalition letter addressed to Senators Kaine and Young and Representatives Wild and McKinley thanking them for introducing the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act (S. 610/H.R. 1667). Coalition letter addressed to CMS Director Dr. Meena Seshamani requesting that MA plans follow a standardized process for all medical record requests using a secure online portal. In addition, the letter requests the CMS establish a stars measure that would aware points to MA plans that maintain an adequate network of specialty physicians, including those that participate in the QPP. Issues pertaining to the scope of practice legislation, in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, in general Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general. Issues pertaining to the Early Detection and Intervention Program, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education, in general. Issues pertaining to COVID-19, in general. Issues related to the potential expansion of Medicare to cover hearing health benefits in Build Back Better Legislation.
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2022 · first_quarter · 1A
Coalition letter addressed to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy urging Congress to respond to a new and growing threat to our nations youth, e-cigarette manufacturers use of synthetic nicotine to evade Food and Drug Administration (FDA) oversight. Issues pertaining to tobacco control, in general.
Coalition letter addressed to Senators Patty Murray and Richard Burr, urging the Senate to reauthorize the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) program. Coalition letter addressed to CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure urging CMS not to disrupt team-based care in the facility setting and to revise the split or shared visit policy to allow the physician or QHP who is managing and overseeing the patients care to bill for the service. Coalition letter addressed to HRSA Administrator Carole Johnson asking that HRSA reopen the Period 1 reporting window for Provider Relief Funding for at least 60 days and engage in a targeted campaign to reach those who have yet to comply. Coalition letter addressed to Senators Kaine and Young and Representatives Wild and McKinley thanking them for introducing the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act (S. 610/H.R. 1667). Coalition letter addressed to FDA Commissioner Robert Califf asking the FDA to work with stakeholders in educating consumers to consult with their health care providers to determine whether OTC hearing devices will be a quality option for them. Coalition letter requesting information from Dr. Micky Tripathi regarding electronic prior authorization standards, implementation specifications, and certification criteria. Specifically, the letter requests that ONC and CMS adopt the electric prior authorization process. Coalition letter addressed to CMS Director Dr. Meena Seshamani requesting that MA plans follow a standardized process for all medical record requests using a secure online portal. In addition, the letter requests the CMS establish a stars measure that would aware points to MA plans that maintain an adequate network of specialty physicians, including those that participate in the QPP. A coalition letter addressed to Chairs and Ranking Members of the Senate Finance Committee, House Ways and Means Committee, and House Energy and Commerce Committee requesting that the committees collaborate with the provider community to immediately initiate formal proceedings (hearing, roundtables, expert panels, etc.) to discuss potential reforms to the Medicare physician payment system to ensure continued beneficiary access to care. Issues pertaining to the scope of practice legislation, in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, 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 the Early Detection and Intervention Program, in general. Issues pertaining to COVID-19, 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 related to the potential expansion of Medicare to cover hearing health benefits in Build Back Better Legislation.
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2021 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Letter addressed to Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, urging the Biden administration to issue guidance that affirms physicians rights to choose to receive basic EFT payments without paying for additional services and undertaking the associate enforcement actions. Letter addressed to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell urging them to extend the Medicare Payment Fee Schedule 3.75% pay adjustment from 2021 through at least calendar year 2022. Letter addressed to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell urging Congress to pass the Protecting Medicare and American Farmers from Sequester Cuts Act to mitigate the 2022 Medicare payment cuts. H.R. 1587, the "Medicare Audiologist Access and Services Act" all provisions. Issues pertaining to scope of practice legislation; in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, in general. Issues related to hearing healthcare; in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records; in general. Issues pertaining to the Early Detection and Intervention (EHDI) program, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education; in general. Issues pertaining to the COVID-19 pandemic, in general. Issues related to the potential expansion of Medicare to cover hearing health benefits in Build Back Better legislation.
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2021 · third_quarter · Q3
Letter address to Senators Cassidy and King, thanking them for introducing S. 2941, the Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2021, which would increase liability protection for physicians who volunteer as emergency medical responders in the event of national calamities. Letter address to Representatives Ruiz and Bucshon, thanking them for introducing H.R. 5239, the Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2021, which would increase liability protection for physicians who volunteer as emergency medical responders in the event of national calamities.
Letter address to Senators Cassidy and King, thanking them for introducing S. 2941, the Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2021, which would increase liability protection for physicians who volunteer as emergency medical responders in the event of national calamities. Letter address to Representatives Ruiz and Bucshon, thanking them for introducing H.R. 5239, the Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2021, which would increase liability protection for physicians who volunteer as emergency medical responders in the event of national calamities. Letter addressed to Senators Murray and Blunt, and Representatives DeLauro and Cole, expressing support for inclusion of hearing health provisions in FY22 Labor-HHS-Education appropriations bill. Letter addressed to Representatives DeGette and Upton with recommendations from the Physician Clinical Registry Coalition for the potential Cures 2.0 legislative package. Letter addressed to Secretaries Becerra, Walsh, and Yellen regarding the interim final rules regarding surprise billing. Letter addressed to Richard Landen and Denise Love, Co-Charis of the National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics (NCVHS) Subcommittee on Standards, supporting the NCVHS's efforts to enhance the exchange of clinical and administrative data through their recommendations to the Secretary. H.R. 1587, S. 1731, the "Medicare Audiologist Access and Services Act" all provisions. Issues pertaining to scope of practice legislation; in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, 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 the Early Detection and Intervention (EHDI) program, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education; in general. Issues pertaining to the COVID-19 pandemic, 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.
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2021 · second_quarter · Q2
Letter addressed to Reps. Kelly, Buchshon, DelBene, and Bera strongly endorsing H.R. 3173, the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act. Letter addressed to the Chairmen and Ranking Members of the House Committee on Ways and Means and the House Committee on Energy and Commerce strongly opposing H.R. 1587, the Medicare Audiologist Access and Services Act. Letter addressed to Reps. Correa and Burgess strongly endorsing H.R. 3021, the Coronavirus Provider Protection Act. Letter addressed to Senators Coons and Graham, and Reps. Lee and Rogers, supporting inclusion of $100 million for Neglected Surgical Conditions within the State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Report for FY 2022. Coalition letter to Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, urging CMS to finalize the Alternative 2 methodology in the FY 2022 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) proposed rule, with modifications, and increase the number of full time equivalent (FTE) slots awarded per hospital for FY 2023 and all succeeding years. H.R. 1587, the "Medicare Audiologist Access and Services Act" all provisions. Issues pertaining to scope of practice legislation; in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, 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 the Early Detection and Intervention (EHDI) program, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education; in general. Issues pertaining to the COVID-19 pandemic, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare liability reform, in general.
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2021 · first_quarter · Q1
Coalition letter addressed to Senators Patty Murray and Roy Blunt, urging the Senate to increase funding to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's Office on Smoking and Health(OSH) to better address the threat to public health posed by youth e-cigarette use. Coalition letter addressed to Representatives Rosa DeLauro and Tom Cole, urging the House to increase funding to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's Office on Smoking and Health(OSH) to better address the threat to public health posed by youth e-cigarette use.
Coalition letter to Karen Sanders, MD, the Acting Chief Academic Affiliations officer at the Department of Veterans Affairs requesting a meeting to discuss the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on surgical resident training. Coalition letter addressed to Elizabeth Richter, Acting Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services(CMS) encouraging CMS to reduce the complexity of of the Merit-based Incentive Payment System(MIPS) Value Pathway(MVP) program, and strongly opposing the retiring of the traditional MIPS program by making MVPs mandatory. Coalition letter strongly urging the House of Representatives to reverse payment cuts to providers set to take effect under the 2021 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule during the 117th Congress. Coalition letter strongly urging the Senate to reverse payment cuts to providers set to take effect under the 2021 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule during the 117th Congress. Coalition letter addressed to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer, and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell urging Congress to pass legislation to extend the congressionally enacted moratorium on Medicare sequester cuts through the duration of the public health emergency. Coalition letter addressed to Representatives Richard Neal, Frank Pallone, and Kevin Brady thanking them for including 1,000 new Medicare-supported graduate medical education positions in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021. Coalition letter addressed to Senators Ron Wyden and Chuck Grassley, thanking them for including 1,000 new Medicare-supported graduate medical education positions in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021. Coalition letter addressed to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer, and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, thanking them for including 1,000 new Medicare-supported graduate medical education positions in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021. H.R. 1587, the "Medicare Audiologist Access and Services Act" all provisions. Issues pertaining to scope of practice legislation; in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, in general. Issues related to hearing healthcare; in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records; in general. Issues pertaining to the Early Detection and Intervention (EHDI) program, in general. Issues pertaining to the COVID-19 pandemic, in general.
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2020 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Coalition letter addressed to Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, urging the prohibition of menthol as a characterizing flavor in cigarettes.
Coalition letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) urging the retraction or postponement of the requirement that the Qualified Clinical Data Registries (QCDRs) perform mandatory randomized audits for the MIPS Improvement Activities and Promoting Interoperability categories prior to CMS data submission. Coalition letter addressed to Seema Verma, CMS Administrator, urging the Agency to reconsider the stand-alone Medicare Appropriate Use Criteria Program for advanced diagnostic imaging for its necessity and value as it is void of integration with patient quality, and outcomes and satisfaction metrics. Coalition letter addressed to Representatives Ami Bera, M.D., Larry Bucshon, M.D., Brendan Boyle, George Holding, Raul Ruiz, Phil Roe, Abby Finkenauer, and Roger Marshall, M.D. thanking them for the introduction of H.R. 8702 the "Holding Providers Harmless from Medicare Cuts During COVID-19 Act of 2020" which would provide two years of Medicare payment updates. Letter addressed to Representatives Ami Bera, M.D., Larry Bucshon, M.D., Brendan Boyle, George Holding, Raul Ruiz, Phil Roe, Abby Finkenauer, and Roger Marshall, M.D. thanking them for the introduction of H.R. 8702 the "Holding Providers Harmless from Medicare Cuts During COVID-19 Act of 2020" which would provide two years of Medicare payment updates. Coalition letter address to Seema Verma, CMS Administrator, urging the immediate implementation of and payment for Current Procedural Terminology code 99072 to compensate practices for the additional supplies and new staff activities required to provide safe patient care during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Letter addressed to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, and Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer urging amendments to the proposed "No Surprises Act" to resolve potential negative impacts on physicians. Coalition letter addressed to Senator Charles Grassley, Senator Ron Wyden, Representatives Richard Neal, Kevin Brady, Frank Pallone, and Greg Walden urging Congress to pass a statutory delay of the Appropriate Use Criteria Program originally established in the 2014 Protecting Access to Medicare Act to allow for a thorough re-examination of the program. S. 4317, the Safeguarding Americas Frontline Employees To Offer Work Opportunities Required to Kickstart the Economy (SAFE TO WORK) Act: COVID-19-related medical liability protections. H.R. 133, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021. No bill: Compromise legislation to provide protections for health insurance consumers from surprise medical bills. H.R. 3107, the "Improving Senior Timely Access to Care Act," to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans, and for other purposes, all provisions. H.R. 4056 and S. 2446, the "Medicare Audiologist Access and Services Act" all provisions. H.R. 3502, the "Protecting People from Surprise Medical Bills Act," all provisions. S. 1531, the "STOP Surprise Medical Bills Act," to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide protections to health insurance consumers from surprise billing, all provisions. S. 1895, the "Lower Health Care Costs Act," to lower health care costs, all provisions. H.R. 3630, the "No Surprises Act," to protect health care consumers from surprise billing practices, and for other purposes, all provisions. Issues pertaining to scope of practice legislation; in general. Issues related to hearing healthcare; in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records; in general. Issues pertaining to the COVID-19 pandemic, in general.
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2020 · third_quarter · 3A
Coalition letter addressed to the Administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services urging CMS to sunset waivers involving scope of practice and licensure when the COVID public health emergency concludes. Coalition letter addressed to Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Leader Kevin McCarthy, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, and Ranking Member Charles Schumer asking that unanticipated medical bills be addressed separately from any upcoming COVID-19 relief legislation. Coalition letter addressed to Chairman Frank Pallone, Ranking Member Greg Walden, Chairman Richard Neal, Ranking Member Kevin Brady, Chairman Chuck Grassley and Ranking Member Ron Wyden urging opposition to H.R. 884 / S. 2772, the Medicare Mental Health Access Act, which would decrease the overall access and quality of care for Medicare beneficiaries by inappropriately allowing psychologists to provide services well beyond their education and training. H.R. 663, the "Truth in Healthcare Marketing Act of 2020," all provisions. H.R. 7059, the Coronavirus Provider Protection Act," all provisions. H.R. 4056 and S. 2446, the "Medicare Audiologist Access and Services Act" all provisions. H.R. 3502, the "Protecting People from Surprise Medical Bills Act," all provisions. S. 1531, the "STOP Surprise Medical Bills Act," to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide protections to health insurance consumers from surprise billing, all provisions. S. 1895, the "Lower Health Care Costs Act," to lower health care costs, all provisions. H.R. 3630, the "No Surprises Act," to protect health care consumers from surprise billing practices, and for other purposes, all provisions. Issues pertaining to scope of practice legislation; in general. Issues related to hearing healthcare; in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records; in general. Federal "Truth in Advertising" Legislation; in general. Issues pertaining to Language Equality and Acquisition for Deaf Kids (LEAD-K) and parent choice; in general. Issues pertaining to the Early Detection and Intervention (EHDI) program, in general. Issues pertaining to surprise out of network bills, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education; in general. Issues pertaining to the COVID-19 pandemic, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare liability reform, in general.
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2020 · second_quarter · Q2
Coalition letter addressed to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services urging HHS to provide one month of revenue to each physician, nurse practitioner, and physician assistant enrolled in Medicare or Medicaid to account for financial losses and non-reimbursable expenses. Coalition letter addressed to House Speaker Pelosi, House Minority Leader McCarthy, Senate Majority Leader McConnell, and Senate Minority Leader Schumer urging support for physicians by including provisions such as student loan relief, medical liability protections, supply chain support and others in a future COVID-19 legislative package. Coalition letter addressed to Quality Measurement and Value-Based Incentives Group urging CMS to encourage clinicians and groups to report under the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System using Qualified Clinical Data Registries. Coalition letter addressed to House Speaker Pelosi, House Minority Leader McCarthy, Senate Majority Leader McConnell, and Senate Minority Leader Schumer asking to preserve viability of physician practices by including certain provisions in any upcoming COVID-19 legislation. Coalition letter addressed to the Administrator of the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services stating opposition to expanding the scope of services NPPs furnish in IRFs, and urging CMS to uphold the role of the rehabilitation physician in delivering and overseeing care for patients in IRF settings. Coalition letter addressed to Representatives Diana DeGette and Fred Upton requesting to include in any upcoming COVID-19 legislation language guaranteeing clinical data registries access to Medicare claims data for quality improvement, patient safety, and research purposes, all of which are necessary to build an evidence-based shift to value-based care. H.R. 4056 and S. 2446, the "Medicare Audiologist Access and Services Act," all provisions. H.R. 3, the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act, section 602. H.R. 3502, the Protecting People from Surprise Medical Bills Act, all provisions. S.1531, the STOP Surprise Medical Bills Act, To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide protections for health insurance consumers from surprise billing, all provisions. S. 1895, the Lower Health Care Costs Act, to lower health care costs, all provisions. H.R.3630, the No Surprises Act, to protect health care consumers from surprise billing practices, and for other purposes, all provisions. Issues pertaining to scope of practice legislation; in general. Issues related to hearing healthcare; in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records; in general. Issues pertaining to the Early Detection and Intervention (EHDI) program, in general. Issues pertaining to surprise out of network bills, in general. Issues pertaining to the COVID-19 pandemic, in general.
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2020 · first_quarter · Q1
Coalition letter addressed to the Chairman and Ranking Members of the House Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means Committees urging opposition to H.R. 4056, the Medicare Audiologist Access and Services Act." Coalition letter addressed to the Majority and Minority Leaders as well as the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee regarding opposition to S. 2446, the Medicare Audiologist Access and Services Act. Coalition letter addressed to House Speaker Pelosi, House Minority Leader McCarthy, Senate Majority Leader McConnell, and Senate Minority Leader Schumer urging support for physicians by including provisions that would protect physicians on the frontline, support existing resources, ensure access to necessary care and protect physician practices in COVID-19 relief legislation. Coalition letter addressed to Senators Michael Bennet and John Barrasso expressing support for S. 3449 the Immediate Relief for Rural Facilities and Providers Act" and urge inclusion in a COVID-19 relief package. Coalition letter addressed to House Speaker Pelosi, House Minority Leader McCarthy, Senate Majority Leader McConnell, and Senate Minority Leader Schumer urging support for physicians through tax relief, no-interest loans, direct payments, payment for virtual visits including phone calls, and other measures. H.R. 4056 and S. 2446, the "Medicare Audiologist Access and Services Act," all provisions. H.R. 3, the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act, section 602. S.1350, Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act, A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to limit the liability of health care professionals who volunteer to provide health care services in response to a disaster, all provisions. H.R. 3502, the Protecting People from Surprise Medical Bills Act, all provisions. S.1531, the STOP Surprise Medical Bills Act, To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide protections for health insurance consumers from surprise billing, all provisions. S. 1895, the Lower Health Care Costs Act, to lower health care costs, all provisions. H.R.3630, the No Surprises Act, to protect health care consumers from surprise billing practices, and for other purposes, all provisions. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education; in general. Issues pertaining to the COVID-19 pandemic, in general. Issues pertaining to scope of practice legislation; 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 the Early Detection and Intervention (EHDI) program, in general. Federal "Truth in Advertising" Legislation; in general.
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2019 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Coalition letter addressed to President Donald Trump expressing concerns with a proposed policy that would force the immediate free distribution of journal articles financed and published by organizations in the private sector, including many non-profits.
Coalition letter addressed to the Speaker and Republican Leader of the House of Representatives regarding the need for a legislative solution to protect patients from surprise medical bills without the use of rate-setting provisions seen in current bills like H.R. 2328 that would further shift marketplace leverage to health insurers at the expense of providers. Coalition letter addressed to the Senate Majority and Minority Leader regarding the need for a legislative solution to protect patients from surprise medical bills without the use of rate-setting provisions seen in current bills like S. 1895 that would further shift marketplace leverage to health insurers at the expense of providers. Coalition letter addressed to Secretary Azar at HHS regarding concerns with a vague provision in an October 3, 2019 Executive Order entitled, "Protecting and Improving Medicare for our Nation's Seniors", that potentially could require HHS to eliminate or weaken current Medicare supervision requirements of nonphysician professionals, a critical safeguard for patient safety. Coalition letter addressed to CMS expressing concerns about requirements for pre-submission audits by QCDRs and QRs of the Improvement Activities (IA) and Promoting Interoperability (PI) categories of MIPS. Coalition letter addressed to CMS expressing concerns about QCDRs and measure testing requirements. Issues related to hearing healthcare; in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records; in general. Issues pertaining to the Early Detection and Intervention (EHDI) program, in general. Issues pertaining to scope of practice legislation; in general, including H.R. 3, H.R. 4056, and S. 2446. Issues pertaining to surprise out of network bills, in general.
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2019 · third_quarter · Q3
Coalition letter addressed to the Chairman and Ranking Member of the U.S. Committee on Energy and Commerce regarding the need for an independent dispute resolution (IDR) process in any surprise billing legislative solution. Coalition letter addressed to House Energy and Commerce Committee, House Ways and Means Committee, House Education and Labor Committee, and Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee regarding the surprise billing issue and the need for an independent dispute resolution process. Coalition letter addressed to the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding agency activities on prior authorization reform, as part of the Patients Over Paperwork initiative. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records (EHR); in general. Issues pertaining to surprise out of network bills, in general. Issues pertaining to Language Equality and Acquisition for Deaf Kids (LEAD-K) and parent choice; in general. Issues related to hearing healthcare; in general. Federal "Truth in Advertising" Legislation; in general. Issues pertaining to scope of practice; in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education; in general.
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2019 · second_quarter · Q2
Coalition letter to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) regarding tobacco control efforts in the U.S.-United Kingdom Trade Agreement, requesting that any agreement provide the protections necessary to enable both countries to adopt public health measures to protect their citizens from the death and disease caused by tobacco products without facing the risk of litigation by tobacco companies. Coalition letter addressed to the Chair and Ranking Member of the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health, and Human Services,Education, and Related Agencies urging an increase of $100 million (for a total of $310 million) in funding for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Office on Smoking and Health (OSH). Coalition letter addressed to the Chair and Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health, and Human Services,Education, and Related Agencies urging an increase of $100 million (for a total of $310 million) in funding for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Office on Smoking and Health (OSH). Coalition letter addressed to the Chairman and Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug, and Related Agencies urging approval of the authorized level of user fees for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to oversee tobacco products. Coalition letter addressed to the Chairman and Ranking Member of the U.S. House Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug, and Related Agencies urging approval of the authorized level of user fees for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to oversee tobacco products. Coalition letter addressed to the Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee expressing support for H.R. 2339, the Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2019.
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2019 · first_quarter · 1A
Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records; in general. Coalition letter to CMS Administrator urging CMS to provide guidance to Medicare Advantage plans on prior authorization through its 2020 Call Letter. Coalition letter addressed to the Chairman and Ranking Member of the U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means regarding surprise out-of-network bills. Issues pertaining to surprise out-of-network bills; in general. Coalition letter addressed to the Director of the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) within the Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS) regarding a RFIon "Modifying HIPPAA Rules to Improve Coordinated Care." Issues related to prior authorization, in general. Issues pertaining to the Early Detection and Intervention (EHDI) program, in general. Issues related to hearing healthcare; in general. Issues pertaining to scope of practice; in general.
Coalition letter to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) regarding tobacco control efforts in the U.S.-United Kingdom Trade Agreement, requesting that any agreement provide the protections necessary to enable both countries to adopt public health measures to protect their citizens from the death and disease caused by tobacco products without facing the risk of litigation by tobacco companies. Coalition letter addressed to the Chair and Ranking Member of the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health, and Human Services,Education, and Related Agencies urging an increase of $100 million (for a total of $310 million) in funding for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Office on Smoking and Health (OSH). Coalition letter addressed to the Chair and Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health, and Human Services,Education, and Related Agencies urging an increase of $100 million (for a total of $310 million) in funding for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Office on Smoking and Health (OSH). Coalition letter addressed to the Chairman and Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug, and Related Agencies urging approval of the authorized level of user fees for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to oversee tobacco products. Coalition letter addressed to the Chairman and Ranking Member of the U.S. House Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug, and Related Agencies urging approval of the authorized level of user fees for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to oversee tobacco products.
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2019 · first_quarter · Q1
Coalition letter to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) regarding tobacco control efforts in the U.S.-United Kingdom Trade Agreement, requesting that any agreement provide the protections necessary to enable both countries to adopt public health measures to protect their citizens from the death and disease caused by tobacco products without facing the risk of litigation by tobacco companies.
Coalition letter addressed to the Chair and Ranking Member of the U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health, and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies requesting $460 million in budget authority for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). Coalition letter addressed to the Chair and Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health, and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies requesting $460 million in budget authority for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). Coalition letter addressed to the Chair and Ranking Member of the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health, and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies urging an increase of $100 million (for a total of $310 million) in funding for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Office on Smoking and Health (OSH). Coalition letter addressed to the Chair and Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health, and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies urging an increase of $100 million (for a total of $310 million) in funding for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Office on Smoking and Health (OSH). Coalition letter addressed to the Chairman and Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug, and Related Agencies urging approval of the authorized level of user fees for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to oversee tobacco products. Coalition letter addressed to the Chairman and Ranking Member of the U.S. House Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug, and Related Agencies urging approval of the authorized level of user fees for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to oversee tobacco products.
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2018 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Opposition to H.R. 564 and any appropriations riders that would exempt some cigars, including flavored cigars, from regulation under the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (TCA). Support for any legislation and/or regulation requiring all non-grandfathered private health insurance plans to cover preventative services given an "A" or "B" rating by the U.S. Preventative Services Taskforce (USPSTF), especially provisions relating to comprehensive benefits for tobacco cessation services. Opposition to H.R. 1136, the "FDA Deeming Authority Clarification Act of 2017," all provisions. Comments supporting the Food and Drug Administration's initiative to move toward a product standard to reduce the nicotine level in cigarettes to non-addictive or minimally addictive levels. Coalition letter to U.S. Senate Appropriators to approve the authorized level of user fees for the FDA oversight of tobacco products and oppose efforts to limit FDA's authority as part of the FY 2019 Agriculture, Rural Development, and Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. Coalition letter to leaders of the U.S. House Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, urging allocation of funds for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Office on Smoking and Health. Coalition letter to leaders of the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies urging allocation of funds for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Office on Smoking and Health. Coalition letter to U.S. House and Senate Conferees regarding H.R. 6147, urging the conferees to reject all tobacco riders that would weaken FDA oversight of tobacco products, including e-cigarettes and cigars. FY 2019 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 6147); provisions related to Tobacco Policy Riders. Coalition letter to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) regarding tobacco provision in the U.S-Japan Free Trade Agreement with Japan, requesting that any agreement provide the protections necessary to enable both countries to adopt public health measures to protect their citizens from the death and disease caused by tobacco products without facing the risk of litigation by tobacco companies.
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2018 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 1, the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2018," all provisions.
H.R. 1215, the "Protecting Access to Care Act," all provisions. H.R. 1704, the "Accessible Care by Curbing Excessive lawSuitS (ACCESS) Act," all provisions. H.R. 1876, the "Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2017," all provisions. Comments urging floor action in regards to the Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2018 (H.R. 1876). Coalition letter to the Speaker of the House in support of the Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2018 (H.R. 1876). Coalition letter to leaders of the U.S. House Committee on Energy & Commerce requesting inclusion of H.R. 1876 in the Pandemic and All Hazards Preparedness Re-authorization Act of 2018 (S. 2852). S. 2852, the Pandemic All Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act of 2018; provisions related to malpractice/tort reform and H.R. 1876.
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2018 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R. 1892, the "Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018," provisions related to healthcare. Opposition to H.R. 564 and any appropriations policy riders that would exempt some cigars, including flavored cigars, from regulation under the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (TCA). Coalition letter to members of U.S. House Committee on Appropriations regarding funding for universal newborn hearing screening programs, as authorized by H.R.1539/S.652 the "Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) Act of 2017." Coalition letter to U.S. Senate Appropriators to approve the authorized level of user fees for the FDA oversight of tobacco products and oppose efforts to limit FDA's authority as part of the FY 2019 Agriculture, Rural Development, and Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. Coalition letter to U.S. House Appropriators to approve the authorized level of user fees for the FDA oversight of tobacco products and oppose efforts to limit FDA's authority as part of the FY 2019 Agriculture, Rural Development, and Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill.
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2018 · first_quarter · Q1
H.R. 2276/S. 2575, the "Audiology Patient Choice Act," all provisions. Medicare physician payment reform and implementation of the Medicare and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015, in general. Medicare physician payment reform and implementation of the Medicare and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 related to the cost domain of the Merit-based Incentive Payment System. H.R. 1156, the "Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2017," all provisions. H.R. 849/S. 260, the "Protecting Seniors' Access to Medicare Act of 2017," all provisions. Comments outlining concern with the November 2017 Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) discussion titled, "Rebalancing the physician fee schedule towards primary care services." Issues pertaining to scope of practice, in general.
H.R. 1215, the "Protecting Access to Care Act," all provisions. H.R. 1704, the "Accessible Care by Curbing Excessive lawSuitS (ACCESS) Act," all provisions. H.R. 1876, the "Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2017," all provisions.
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)
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)
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)
March 16, 2023 coalition letter to Rep. Robert Aderholt and Rep. Rosa DeLauro urging their committee to increase funding for the Centers for Disease Control and Preventions Office on Smoking and Health by $63.5 million, for a total of $310 million. March 16, 2023 coalition letter to Senator Tammy Baldwin and Senator Shelley Moore-Capito urging their committee to increase funding for the Centers for Disease Control and Preventions Office on Smoking and Health by $63.5 million, for a total of $310 million. Issues pertaining to increased funding for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Office on Smoking and Health for fiscal year 2023, in general.
January 23, 2023 coalition letter to all Members of the House and Senate urging Congress to hold hearings and work with stakeholders to enact a long-term fix to the Medicare physician payment system. January 30, 2023 coalition letter to CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure expressing ongoing concern with network adequacy in Marketplace plans and other issues including Part 156. February 13, 2023 coalition letter to CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure providing feedback on the proposed policy changes for Medicare Advantage Organizations and their impacts on access to specialty care. February 13, 2023 coalition letter to CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure urging CMS to finalize improvement of the coverage criteria used in medical necessity determinations, ensure a clinically sound foundation for Prior Authorization programs, and protect access to care. February 21, 2023 coalition letter to all members of the House and Senate expressing support for proposed rules the Food and Drug Administration has issued to prohibit manufacture and sale of menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars. March 13, 2023 coalition letter to CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure providing feedback on proposed policy changes to advance interoperability and improve prior authorization. March 13, 2023 coalition letter to CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure commenting on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking outlining proposals to advance interoperability and improve prior authorization in Medicare Advantage plans, state Medicaid agencies and Medicaid managed care plans, CHIP agencies, and issuers of Qualified Health Plans on Federally Facilitated Exchanges. March 15, 2023 coalition letter to Speaker Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell urging Congress to provide an annual inflation-based payment update based on the full Medicare Economic Index. March 16, 2023 coalition letter to Rep. Robert Aderholt and Rep. Rosa DeLauro urging their committee to increase funding for the Centers for Disease Control and Preventions Office on Smoking and Health by $63.5 million, for a total of $310 million. March 16, 2023 coalition letter to Senator Tammy Baldwin and Senator Shelley Moore-Capito urging their committee to increase funding for the Centers for Disease Control and Preventions Office on Smoking and Health by $63.5 million, for a total of $310 million. March 20, 2023 coalition letter to Senator Bernie Sanders and Senator Bill Cassidy providing information related to the drivers of health care workforce shortages and potential solutions to such shortages. March 29, 2023 coalition letter to Senator Bernie Sanders, Senator Bob Casey, Senator Bill Cassidy, and Senator Mitt Romney urging them to ensure Federal law provides medical service volunteers who cross state lines to assist with the response to a national emergency, major disaster, or a public health emergency with adequate protection as provided in the bipartisan Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act. Issues pertaining to scope of practice legislation, 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 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 COVID-19, 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.
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)
Issues pertaining to increased funding for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Office on Smoking and Health for fiscal year 2023, in general.
Issues pertaining to healthcare practice and the Federal Supremacy Clause at the Department of Veterans Affairs, in general.
Issues pertaining to tobacco control, in general.
December 21, 2022, Alliance of Specialty Medicine letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi, House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy, Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer and Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell expressing our concern about pending cuts to Medicare physician payment rates in the Fiscal Year 2023 Omnibus Appropriations bill. December 20, 2022, coalition letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi, House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy, Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, Senators Ron Wyden and Mike Crapo, and Representatives Frank Pallone and Cathy McMorris Rodgers, urging Congress to modify the omnibus legislation and stop the full 4.5 percent cut to Medicare physician payment rates for Fiscal Year 2023. December 16, 2022, Alliance of Specialty Medicine letter to Senator John Kennedy expressing our support for S. 5194, the Protecting Medicare Patients and Physicians Act, which would mitigate pending cuts to Medicare physician payment rates in Fiscal Year 2023. December 6, 2022, Alliance of Specialty Medicine letter to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure in response to CMS request for information (RFI) soliciting public comment on establishing a National Directory of Healthcare Providers & Services (NDH). December 5, 2022, coalition letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi, House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy, Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer and Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell urging Congress to prevent the entire 4.5 percent reduction to Medicare physician payment rates from being implemented on January 1, 2023. November 2, 2022, coalition letter to Representatives Richard Neal, Kevin Brady, Frank Pallone, Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Lucille Roybal-Allard and David Joyce expressing our opposition to H.R. 8812, the Improving Care and Access to Nurses Act or the I CAN Act. This legislation would expand the scope of practice for non-physician practitioners (NPPs) under Medicare and Medicaid. October 31, 2022, coalition letter to Representatives Ami Bera, MD, Larry Bucshon, MD, Kim Schrier, MD, Michael Burgess, MD, Earl Blumenauer, Brad Wenstrup, DPM, Bradley Schneider and Mariannette Miller-Meeks, MD in response to a congressional request for information (RFI) on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) implementation of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA). October 28, 2022, letter to Representatives Ami Bera, MD, Larry Bucshon, MD, Kim Schrier, MD, Michael Burgess, MD, Earl Blumenauer, Brad Wenstrup, DPM, Bradley Schneider and Mariannette Miller-Meeks, MD in response to a congressional request for information (RFI) on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) implementation of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA). Issues pertaining to the scope of practice legislation, related to H.R. 1587/S. 1731, H.R. 8812, and in general. Issues pertaining to prior authorization, related to H.R. 3173/H.R. 8487/S. 3018 and H.R. 7995, and in general. Issues pertaining to the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program, related to H.R. 5561/S. 4052, and in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, related to H.R. 8800, S. 5194, 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 COVID-19, in general. Issues related to the potential expansion of Medicare to cover hearing health benefits in potential reconciliation legislation.
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)
Issues pertaining to tobacco control, in general.
September 30, 2022, coalition letter to Representatives Ami Bera and Larry Bucshon thanking them for introducing H.R. 8800, the Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2022 (legislation to avert some of the scheduled cuts to Medicare reimbursement rates for physicians). September 29, 2022, Alliance of Specialty Medicine letter to Representatives Ami Bera and Larry Bucshon thanking them for introducing H.R. 8800, the Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2022 (legislation to avert some of the scheduled cuts to Medicare reimbursement rates for physicians). September 28, 2022, letter to FDA Commissioner Califf expressing concern regarding the ongoing national shortage of tracheostomy tubes for pediatric and adult patients. September 22, 2022, coalition letter to Speaker Pelosi, Leader McCarthy, Leader Schumer, and Leader McConnell warning about the impact of scheduled cuts to Medicare reimbursement for physicians and asking Congress to take action on overall reform for Medicare payment. September 14, 2022, coalition letter to Representatives Ami Bera and Larry Bucshon thanking them for introducing H.R. 8800, the Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2022 (legislation to avert some of the scheduled cuts to Medicare reimbursement rates for physicians). September 6, 2022, coalition letter to CMS Administrator Brooks-LaSure expressing concerns with the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule global surgical package. August 1, 2022, Alliance of Specialty Medicine coalition letter to HHS Assistant Secretary Levine responding to the "Request for Information (RFI): HHS Initiative To Strengthen Primary Health Care." July 28, 2022, Alliance of Specialty Medicine letter to Representatives Michael Burgess and Vicente Gonzalez thanking them for introducing H.R. 7995, the GOLD CARD Act (legislation to reform the prior authorization process under the Medicare Advantage program). July 27, 2022, coalition letter to congressional leadership for the Senate Finance, House Ways and Means, and House Energy and Commerce committees regarding concerns over scheduled cuts to Medicare reimbursement rates for physicians. July 18, 2022, coalition letter to Senate Majority Leader Schumer and Speaker Pelosi urging investment in the healthcare workforce and robust funding for Graduate Medical Education (GME). July 18, 2022, letter to Sandra Battiste, MPH, of the Health Resources & Services Administration, responding to the Request for Information: Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program. July 7, 2022, Physician Clinical Registry Coalition letter to Michelle Schreiber, MD, Deputy Director of the Centers for Clinical Standards and Quality at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), expressing concerns with the measure set review (MSR) process. July 6, 2022, letter to Representatives Michael Burgess and Vicente Gonzalez thanking them for introducing H.R. 7995, the GOLD CARD Act (legislation to reform the prior authorization process under the Medicare Advantage program). Issues pertaining to the scope of practice legislation, related to H.R. 1587/S. 1731 and H.R. 6087, and in general. Issues pertaining to prior authorization, related to H.R. 3173/H.R. 8487/S. 3018 and H.R. 7995, and in general. Issues pertaining to the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program, related to H.R. 5561/S. 4052, and in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, related to H.R. 8800, 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 COVID-19, 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 related to the potential expansion of Medicare to cover hearing health benefits in potential reconciliation legislation. Issues pertaining to the "Magnet Injury Prevention Act," H.R. 8199/S. 4479.
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)
May 18, 2022, coalition letter addressed to CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure on the importance of the Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) Program and requesting ample opportunity for stakeholder engagement with CMS. June 27, 2022, coalition letter addressed to Chairs DeGette and Pallone, and Ranking Members Griffith and McMorris Rodgers, expressing support for H.R. 3173 and reforming the prior authorization process in the Medicare Advantage program. Issues pertaining to the scope of practice legislation, related to H.R. 1587/S. 1731, and in general. Issues pertaining to prior authorization, related to H.R. 3173/S. 3018, and in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, 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 COVID-19, in general. Issues related to the potential expansion of Medicare to cover hearing health benefits in Build Back Better Legislation.
April 5, 2022, coalition letter to VA Secretary McDonough providing feedback to a proposed rule regarding the VA Pilot Program on Graduate Medical Education and Residency and implementing provisions of the 2018 Mission Act. Issues pertaining to healthcare practice and the Federal Supremacy Clause at the Department of Veterans Affairs, in general.
April 18, 2022, coalition letter addressed to Chair DeLauro and Ranking Member Cole advocating for increasing funding for the CDC Office on Smoking Health by $68.5 million in the FY2023 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. April 18, 2022, coalition letter addressed to Chair Murray and Ranking Member Blunt advocating for increasing funding for the CDC Office on Smoking Health by $68.5 million in the FY2023 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. June 14, 2022, coalition letter addressed to Chair Bishop and Ranking Member Harris advocating that the FY2023 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill not include provisions that would weaken FDA's authority over tobacco products. Issues pertaining to tobacco control, in general.
Filing targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Coalition letter addressed to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy urging Congress to respond to a new and growing threat to our nations youth, e-cigarette manufacturers use of synthetic nicotine to evade Food and Drug Administration (FDA) oversight. Issues pertaining to tobacco control, in general.
Coalition letter addressed to Senators Patty Murray and Richard Burr, urging the Senate to reauthorize the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) program. Coalition letter addressed to CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure urging CMS not to disrupt team-based care in the facility setting and to revise the split or shared visit policy to allow the physician or QHP who is managing and overseeing the patients care to bill for the service. Coalition letter addressed to HRSA Administrator Carole Johnson asking that HRSA reopen the Period 1 reporting window for Provider Relief Funding for at least 60 days and engage in a targeted campaign to reach those who have yet to comply. Coalition letter addressed to Senators Kaine and Young and Representatives Wild and McKinley thanking them for introducing the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act (S. 610/H.R. 1667). Coalition letter addressed to FDA Commissioner Robert Califf asking the FDA to work with stakeholders in educating consumers to consult with their health care providers to determine whether OTC hearing devices will be a quality option for them. Coalition letter requesting information from Dr. Micky Tripathi regarding electronic prior authorization standards, implementation specifications, and certification criteria. Specifically, the letter requests that ONC and CMS adopt the electric prior authorization process. Coalition letter addressed to CMS Director Dr. Meena Seshamani requesting that MA plans follow a standardized process for all medical record requests using a secure online portal. In addition, the letter requests the CMS establish a stars measure that would aware points to MA plans that maintain an adequate network of specialty physicians, including those that participate in the QPP. A coalition letter addressed to Chairs and Ranking Members of the Senate Finance Committee, House Ways and Means Committee, and House Energy and Commerce Committee requesting that the committees collaborate with the provider community to immediately initiate formal proceedings (hearing, roundtables, expert panels, etc.) to discuss potential reforms to the Medicare physician payment system to ensure continued beneficiary access to care. Issues pertaining to the scope of practice legislation, in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, 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 the Early Detection and Intervention Program, in general. Issues pertaining to COVID-19, 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 related to the potential expansion of Medicare to cover hearing health benefits in Build Back Better Legislation.
Filing targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Coalition letter addressed to CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure urging CMS not to disrupt team-based care in the facility setting and to revise the split or shared visit policy to allow the physician or QHP who is managing and overseeing the patients care to bill for the service. Coalition letter addressed to Chairs and Ranking Members of the Senate Finance Committee, House Ways and Means Committee, and House Energy and Commerce Committee urging them to hold hearings on the future of the Medicare physician fee schedule and the status of other policies included in the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA), including the Quality Payment Program. Coalition letter addressed to HRSA Administrator Carole Johnson asking that HRSA reopen the Period 1 reporting window for Provider Relief Funding for at least 60 days and engage in a targeted campaign to reach those who have yet to comply. Coalition letter addressed to Senators Kaine and Young and Representatives Wild and McKinley thanking them for introducing the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act (S. 610/H.R. 1667). Coalition letter addressed to CMS Director Dr. Meena Seshamani requesting that MA plans follow a standardized process for all medical record requests using a secure online portal. In addition, the letter requests the CMS establish a stars measure that would aware points to MA plans that maintain an adequate network of specialty physicians, including those that participate in the QPP. Issues pertaining to the scope of practice legislation, in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, in general Issues related to hearing healthcare, in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records, in general. Issues pertaining to the Early Detection and Intervention Program, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education, in general. Issues pertaining to COVID-19, in general. Issues related to the potential expansion of Medicare to cover hearing health benefits in Build Back Better Legislation.
Filing targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Letter addressed to Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonaugh urging the VA to establish a transparent process to allow internal and external stakeholder involvment in the VA Supremecy Project as early as possible. Issues pertaining to healthcare practice and the Federal Supremacy Clause at the Department of Veterans Affairs, in general.
Letter addressed to Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, urging the Biden administration to issue guidance that affirms physicians rights to choose to receive basic EFT payments without paying for additional services and undertaking the associate enforcement actions. Letter addressed to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury, Martin Walsh, Secretary of Labor, and Xavier Bacerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services requesting that the Departments remove the directive to the IDR entities to anchor their payment determination to the QPA, and revise the regulations to be consistent with Congressional intent. Letter addressed to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell urging them to extend the Medicare Payment Fee Schedule 3.75% pay adjustment from 2021 through at least calendar year 2022. Letter addressed to Representatitves Diana DeGette and Fred Upton strongly supporting sections 309 and 411 of the Cures 2.0 Act. Letter addressed to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell urging Congress to pass the Protecting Medicare and American Farmers from Sequester Cuts Act to mitigate the 2022 Medicare payment cuts. Letter addressed to Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough urging the VA to establish a transparent process to allow internal and external stakeholder involvement in the VA Supremacy Project as early as possible. H.R. 1587, the "Medicare Audiologist Access and Services Act" all provisions. Issues pertaining to scope of practice legislation; in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, 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 the Early Detection and Intervention (EHDI) program, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education; in general. Issues pertaining to the COVID-19 pandemic, 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 related to the potential expansion of Medicare to cover hearing health benefits in Build Back Better legislation.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Letter addressed to Senators Durbin and Wyden, expressing strong support for S. 1314, the Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2021, which would increase the federal excise tax on cigarettes and set federal tax rates for other tobacco products at an equivalent level.
Letter addressed to Representative Tim Ryan thanking him for including language in the FY22 Labor-HHS-Education appropriations bill report requesting a report from CMS on the implementation of the Medicare Appropriate Use Criteria Program for advanced diagnostic imaging. Letter addressed to Speaker Pelosi, Leader McCarthy, Majority Leader Schumer, and Minority Leader McConnell regarding mitigating potential future cuts within the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. Letter addressed to Administrator Brooks-LaSure regarding office/outpatient visit E/M codes. Letter addressed to Senators Wyden and Crapo regarding opposition to S. 1731, the Medicare Audiologist Access and Services Act of 2021. H.R. 1587, S. 1731, the "Medicare Audiologist Access and Services Act" all provisions. Issues pertaining to scope of practice legislation; in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, in general. Issues related to hearing healthcare; in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records; in general. Issues pertaining to the Early Detection and Intervention (EHDI) program, in general. Issues pertaining to the COVID-19 pandemic, in general.
Letter addressed to Senators Durbin and Wyden, expressing strong support for S. 1314, the Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2021, which would increase the federal excise tax on cigarettes and set federal tax rates for other tobacco products at an equivalent level.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
Letter addressed to Reps. Kelly, Buchshon, DelBene, and Bera strongly endorsing H.R. 3173, the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act. Letter addressed to the Chairmen and Ranking Members of the House Committee on Ways and Means and the House Committee on Energy and Commerce strongly opposing H.R. 1587, the Medicare Audiologist Access and Services Act. Letter addressed to Elizabeth Richter, Acting Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, asking that CMS immediately release the 2018, 2019, and 2020 MIPS cost measures benchmarks. Coalition letter to Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, urging CMS to finalize the Alternative 2 methodology in the FY 2022 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) proposed rule, with modifications, and increase the number of full time equivalent (FTE) slots awarded per hospital for FY 2023 and all succeeding years. H.R. 1587, the "Medicare Audiologist Access and Services Act" all provisions. Issues pertaining to scope of practice legislation; in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, in general. Issues related to hearing healthcare; in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records; in general. Issues pertaining to the Early Detection and Intervention (EHDI) program, in general. Issues pertaining to the COVID-19 pandemic, in general.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Coalition letter to Karen Sanders, MD, the Acting Chief Academic Affiliations officer at the Department of Veterans Affairs requesting a meeting to discuss the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on surgical resident training. Coalition letter addressed to Elizabeth Richter, Acting Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services(CMS) encouraging CMS to reduce the complexity of of the Merit-based Incentive Payment System(MIPS) Value Pathway(MVP) program, and strongly opposing the retiring of the traditional MIPS program by making MVPs mandatory. Coalition letter strongly urging the House of Representatives to reverse payment cuts to providers set to take effect under the 2021 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule during the 117th Congress. Coalition letter strongly urging the Senate to reverse payment cuts to providers set to take effect under the 2021 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule during the 117th Congress. Coalition letter addressed to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer, and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell urging Congress to pass legislation to extend the congressionally enacted moratorium on Medicare sequester cuts through the duration of the public health emergency. Coalition letter addressed to Representatives Richard Neal, Frank Pallone, and Kevin Brady thanking them for including 1,000 new Medicare-supported graduate medical education positions in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021. Coalition letter addressed to Senators Ron Wyden and Chuck Grassley, thanking them for including 1,000 new Medicare-supported graduate medical education positions in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021. Coalition letter addressed to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer, and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, thanking them for including 1,000 new Medicare-supported graduate medical education positions in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021. Coalition letter addressed to Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, opposing the interim final rule entitled "Authority of VA Professionals to Practice Health Care", which permits virtually all VHA-employed non-physician providers to practice without the clinical supervision of physicians and without regard to state scope of practice law. H.R. 1587, the "Medicare Audiologist Access and Services Act" all provisions. Issues pertaining to scope of practice legislation; in general. Issues pertaining to Medicare physician reimbursement, 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 the Early Detection and Intervention (EHDI) program, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education; in general. Issues pertaining to the COVID-19 pandemic, in general. Issues pertaining to healthcare liability reform, in general.
Coalition letter addressed to Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, opposing the interim final rule entitled "Authority of VA Professionals to Practice Health Care", which permits virtually all VHA-employed non-physician providers to practice without the clinical supervision of physicians and without regard to state scope of practice law.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Coalition letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) urging the retraction or postponement of the requirement that Qualified Clinical Data Registries (QCDRs) perform mandatory randomized audits for the MIPS Improvement Activities and Promoting Interoperability categories prior to CMS data submission. Coalition letter addressed to Senator Joe Manchin urging the inclusion of S. 4317, the "Safeguarding America's Frontline Employees to Offer Work Opportunities Required to Kickstart the Economy Act", in any COVID-19 relief packages. S. 4317 would provide liability protections to healthcare workers and facilities. Coalition letter addressed to Seema Verma, CMS Administrator, urging the Agency to reconsider the stand-alone Medicare Appropriate Use Criteria Program for advanced diagnostic imaging for its necessity and value. Letter to the House Minority Leader, Kevin McCarthy urging appointment of Congressman Michael Burgess as Ranking Member on the House Energy and Commerce Committee. Coalition letter addressed to Representatives Ami Bera, M.D., Larry Bucshon, M.D., Brendan Boyle, George Holding, Raul Ruiz, Phil Roe, Abby Finkenauer, and Roger Marshall, M.D. thanking them for the introduction of H.R. 8702 the "Holding Providers Harmless from Medicare Cuts During COVID-19 Act of 2020" which would provide two years of Medicare payment updates. Letter addressed to Representatives Ami Bera, M.D., Larry Bucshon, M.D., Brendan Boyle, George Holding, Raul Ruiz, Phil Roe, Abby Finkenauer, and Roger Marshall, M.D. thanking them for introducing H.R. 8702 the "Holding Providers Harmless from Medicare Cuts During COVID-19 Act of 2020" which would provide two years of Medicare payment updates. Coalition letter addressed to Seema Verma, CMS Administrator, urging the immediate implementation of and payment for Current Procedural Terminology code 99072 to compensate practices for the additional supplies and new staff activities required to provide safe patient care during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Letter addressed to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, and Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer urging amendments to the proposed "No Surprises Act" to resolve potential negative impacts on physicians. Coalition letter addressed to Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, urging the prohibition of menthol as a characterizing flavor in cigarettes. Coalition letter addressed to Senator Charles Grassley, Senator Ron Wyden, Representatives Richard Neal, Kevin Brady, Frank Pallone, and Greg Walden urging Congress to pass a statutory delay of the Appropriate Use Criteria Program originally established in the 2014 Protecting Access to Medicare Act to allow for a thorough re-examination of the program. S. 4317, the Safeguarding Americas Frontline Employees To Offer Work Opportunities Required to Kickstart the Economy (SAFE TO WORK) Act: COVID-19-related medical liability protections. H.R. 133, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021. No bill: Compromise legislation to provide protections for health insurance consumers from surprise medical bills. H.R. 663, the "Truth in Healthcare Marketing Act of 2020," all provisions. H.R. 7059, the Coronavirus Provider Protection Act," all provisions. H.R. 4056 and S. 2446, the "Medicare Audiologist Access and Services Act" all provisions. H.R. 3502, the "Protecting People from Surprise Medical Bills Act," all provisions. S. 1531, the "STOP Surprise Medical Bills Act," to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide protections to health insurance consumers from surprise billing, all provisions. S. 1895, the "Lower Health Care Costs Act," to lower health care costs, all provisions. H.R. 3630, the "No Surprises Act," to protect health care consumers from surprise billing practices, and for other purposes, all provisions. Issues pertaining to scope of practice legislation; in general. Issues related to hearing healthcare; in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records; in general. Federal "Truth in Advertising" Legislation; in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education; in general. Issues pertaining to the COVID-19 pandemic, 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, SENATE
Coalition letter addressed to the Administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services urging CMS to sunset waivers involving scope of practice and licensure when the COVID public health emergency concludes. Coalition letter addressed to Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Leader Kevin McCarthy, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, and Ranking Member Charles Schumer asking that unanticipated medical bills be addressed separately from any upcoming COVID-19 relief legislation. Coalition letter addressed to Chairman Frank Pallone, Ranking Member Greg Walden, Chairman Richard Neal, Ranking Member Kevin Brady, Chairman Chuck Grassley and Ranking Member Ron Wyden urging opposition to H.R. 884 / S. 2772, the Medicare Mental Health Access Act, which would decrease the overall access and quality of care for Medicare beneficiaries by inappropriately allowing psychologists to provide services well beyond their education and training. H.R. 3107, the "Improving Senior Timely Access to Care Act," to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans, and for other purposes, all provisions. H.R. 4056 and S. 2446, the "Medicare Audiologist Access and Services Act" all provisions. H.R. 3502, the "Protecting People from Surprise Medical Bills Act," all provisions. S. 1531, the "STOP Surprise Medical Bills Act," to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide protections to health insurance consumers from surprise billing, all provisions. S. 1895, the "Lower Health Care Costs Act," to lower health care costs, all provisions. H.R. 3630, the "No Surprises Act," to protect health care consumers from surprise billing practices, and for other purposes, all provisions. Issues pertaining to scope of practice legislation; in general. Issues related to hearing healthcare; in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records; in general. Issues pertaining to the Early Detection and Intervention (EHDI) program, in general. Issues pertaining to surprise out of network bills, in general. Issues pertaining to the COVID-19 pandemic, in general.
Coalition letter addressed to Chairwoman Nita Lowey and Ranking Member Kay Granger urging against adopting any provisions during consideration of the FY 2021 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill that would weaken FDA oversight of tobacco products. The letter also urged opposition to any effort to exempt cigars or any other tobacco products from FDA oversight during consideration of the FY 2021 bill.
Coalition letter addressed to Chairwoman Nita Lowey and Ranking Member Kay Granger urging against adopting any provisions during consideration of the FY 2021 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill that would weaken FDA oversight of tobacco products. The letter also urged opposition to any effort to exempt cigars or any other tobacco products from FDA oversight during consideration of the FY 2021 bill.
Coalition letter addressed to Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Leader Kevin McCarthy, Leader Charles Schumer and Leader Mitch McConnell urging expansion of equal eligibility under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to include 501(c)(6) nonprofit organizations, such as trade associations, professional societies, chambers of commerce, business leagues and others, in any prospective COVID-19 relief measure.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Coalition letter addressed to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services urging HHS to provide one month of revenue to each physician, nurse practitioner, and physician assistant enrolled in Medicare or Medicaid to account for financial losses and non-reimbursable expenses. Coalition letter addressed to House Speaker Pelosi, House Minority Leader McCarthy, Senate Majority Leader McConnell, and Senate Minority Leader Schumer urging support for physicians by including provisions such as student loan relief, medical liability protections, supply chain support and others in a future COVID-19 legislative package. Coalition letter addressed to Quality Measurement and Value-Based Incentives Group urging CMS to encourage clinicians and groups to report under the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System using Qualified Clinical Data Registries. Coalition letter addressed to House Speaker Pelosi, House Minority Leader McCarthy, Senate Majority Leader McConnell, and Senate Minority Leader Schumer asking to preserve viability of physician practices by including certain provisions in any upcoming COVID-19 legislation. Coalition letter addressed to House Speaker Pelosi, House Minority Leader McCarthy, Senate Majority Leader McConnell, and Senate Minority Leader Schumer urging Congress to include language from H.R. 7059, the Coronavirus Provider Protection Act that would provide liability protections for physicians in the next COVID-19 legislative package. Coalition letter addressed to Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. and Lou Correa thanking them for introduction and expressing support for H.R. 7059, the Coronavirus Provider Protection Act. Coalition letter addressed to the Administrator of the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services stating opposition to expanding the scope of services NPPs furnish in IRFs, and urging CMS to uphold the role of the rehabilitation physician in delivering and overseeing care for patients in IRF settings. Coalition letter addressed to Representatives Diana DeGette and Fred Upton requesting to include in any upcoming COVID-19 legislation language guaranteeing clinical data registries access to Medicare claims data for quality improvement, patient safety, and research purposes, all of which are necessary to build an evidence-based shift to value-based care. H.R. 4056 and S. 2446, the "Medicare Audiologist Access and Services Act," all provisions. H.R. 3, the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act, section 602. H.R. 3502, the Protecting People from Surprise Medical Bills Act, all provisions. S.1531, the STOP Surprise Medical Bills Act, To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide protections for health insurance consumers from surprise billing, all provisions. S. 1895, the Lower Health Care Costs Act, to lower health care costs, all provisions. H.R.3630, the No Surprises Act, to protect health care consumers from surprise billing practices, and for other purposes, all provisions. H.R. 663, the Truth in Healthcare Marketing Act of 2020, all provisions. H.R. 7059, the "Coronavirus Provider Protection Act," all provisions. Issues pertaining to the COVID-19 pandemic, in general. Issues related to hearing healthcare; in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records; in general. Issues pertaining to the Early Detection and Intervention (EHDI) program, in general. Issues pertaining to scope of practice legislation; in general. Federal "Truth in Advertising" Legislation; in general. Issues pertaining to Language Equality and Acquisition for Deaf Kids (LEAD-K) and parent choice; in general. Issues pertaining to surprise out of network bills, 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), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Coalition letter to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regarding CMS MIPS quality measure selection and removal policy as finalized in the 2020 Physician Fee Schedule/Quality Payment Program (QPP) Final Rule. The letter recommended policies in order to strengthen and make the MIPS program more meaningful. Coalition letter to the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding CMS' request for information on scope of practice of health care professionals. Letter to the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the President's Executive Order #13890 on protecting and improving Medicare for our nation's seniors on supervision requirements for physician assistants. Coalition letter addressed to the Chairman and Ranking Members of the House Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means Committees urging opposition to H.R. 4056, the Medicare Audiologist Access and Services Act. Coalition letter to addressed to the Minority and Minority Leaders as well as the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee regarding opposition to S. 2446, the Medicare Audiologist Access and Services Act. Coalition letter addressed to House Speaker Pelosi, House Minority Leader McCarthy, Senate Majority Leader McConnell, and Senate Minority Leader Schumer urging support for physicians by including provisions that would protect physicians on the frontline, support existing resources, ensure access to necessary care and protect physician practices in COVID-19 relief legislation. Coalition letter addressed to Senators Michael Bennet and John Barrasso expressing support for "the Immediate Relief for Rural Facilities and Providers Act" and urge inclusion in a COVID-19 relief package. Coalition letter addressed to House Speaker Pelosi, House Minority Leader McCarthy, Senate Majority Leader McConnell, and Senate Minority Leader Schumer urging support for physicians by through tax relief, no-interest loans, direct payments, payment for virtual visits including phone calls, and other measures. H.R.3107, the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans, and for other purposes, all provisions. H.R. 4056 and S. 2446, the "Medicare Audiologist Access and Services Act," all provisions. H.R. 3, the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act, section 602. H.R. 3502, the Protecting People from Surprise Medical Bills Act, all provisions. S.1531, the STOP Surprise Medical Bills Act, To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide protections for health insurance consumers from surprise billing, all provisions. S. 1895, the Lower Health Care Costs Act, to lower health care costs, all provisions. H.R.3630, the No Surprises Act, to protect health care consumers from surprise billing practices, and for other purposes, all provisions. Issues pertaining to the COVID-19 pandemic, in general. Issues related to hearing healthcare; in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records; in general. Issues pertaining to the Early Detection and Intervention (EHDI) program, in general. Issues pertaining to scope of practice legislation; in general.
Coalition letter addressed to the U.S. House of Representatives expressing support for H.R. 2339, the Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2019 and urging passage on the House floor. Issues pertaining to tobacco; in general. H.R. 2339, the Protecting American Lungs and Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2020, all provisions.
Coalition letter addressed to the Chair and Ranking Members of the U.S. House and Senate Appropriations Subcommittees on Labor, Health, and Human Services, Education urging full funding of the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) initiative at its full authorization level. Issues pertaining to the Early Detection and Intervention (EHDI) program, in general.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Coalition letter addressed to the Speaker and Republican Leader of the House of Representatives regarding the need for a legislative solution to protect patients from surprise medical bills without the use of rate-setting provisions seen in current bills like H.R. 2328 that would further shift marketplace leverage to health insurers at the expense of providers. Coalition letter addressed to the Senate Majority and Minority Leader regarding the need for a legislative solution to protect patients from surprise medical bills without the use of rate-setting provisions seen in current bills like S. 1895 that would further shift marketplace leverage to health insurers at the expense of providers. Coalition letter addressed to Secretary Azar at HHS regarding concerns with a vague provision in an October 3, 2019 Executive Order entitled, "Protecting and Improving Medicare for our Nation's Seniors", that potentially could require HHS to eliminate or weaken current Medicare supervision requirements of nonphysician professionals, a critical safeguard for patient safety. Issues related to hearing healthcare; in general. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records; in general. Federal "Truth in Advertising" Legislation; in general. Issues pertaining to Language Equality and Acquisition for Deaf Kids (LEAD-K) and parent choice; in general. Issues pertaining to the Early Detection and Intervention (EHDI) program, in general. Issues pertaining to scope of practice legislation; in general, including H.R. 3, H.R. 4056, and S. 2446. Issues pertaining to surprise out of network bills, in general. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education; in general.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
Coalition letter addressed to the Chairman and Ranking Member of the U.S. Committee on Energy and Commerce regarding the need for an independent dispute resolution (IDR) process in any surprise billing legislative solution. Coalition letter addressed to House Energy and Commerce Committee, House Ways and Means Committee, House Education and Labor Committee, and Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee regarding the surprise billing issue and the need for an independent dispute resolution process. Coalition letter addressed to the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services expressing opposition to CMS' proposal to not incorporate the RUC-recommended E/M values into CPT codes with global periods. Coalition letter addressed to the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding agency activities on prior authorization reform, as part of the Patients Over Paperwork initiative. Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records; in general. Issues pertaining to surprise out-of-network bills; in general. Issues related to prior authorization, in general. Issues pertaining to the Early Detection and Intervention (EHDI) program, in general. Issues related to hearing healthcare; in general. Issues pertaining to scope of practice; in general.
Coalition letter addressed to U.S. Senators expressing opposition to S.9, the Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2019. Coalition letter addressed to U.S. Representatives expressing opposition to H.R. 1854, the Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2019. Coalition letter addressed to First Lady Melania Trump regarding the epidemic of youth e-cigarette use in the U.S. Coalition letter addressed to President Donald Trump regarding the epidemic of youth e-cigarette use in the U.S.
Coalition letter addressed to the Director of the Food and Drug Administration expressing support for the FDA's efforts to ensure the safety of compounded drug products.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records; in general. Coalition letter to CMS Administrator urging CMS to provide guidance to Medicare Advantage plans on prior authorization through its 2020 Call Letter. Coalition letter addressed to the Chairman and Ranking Member of the U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means regarding surprise out-of-network bills. Issues pertaining to surprise out-of-network bills; in general. Coalition letter addressed to the Director of the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) within the Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS) regarding a RFIon "Modifying HIPPAA Rules to Improve Coordinated Care." Issues related to prior authorization, in general. Issues pertaining to the Early Detection and Intervention (EHDI) program, in general. Issues related to hearing healthcare; in general. Issues pertaining to scope of practice; in general. Coalition letter addressed to the House calling on policymakers to address the growing physician shortage by passing H.R. 1763, the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2019. Coalition letter addressed to the Senate calling on policymakers to address the growing physician shortage by passing S.348, the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2019. Coalition letter addressed to the Speaker of the House and Minority Leader urging Congress to make further refinements to improve MACRA, including replacing the 2020-2025 physician payment update freeze with positive payment adjustments for physicians. Coalition letter addressed to the Senate Majority Leader and Minority Leader urging Congress to make further refinements to improve MACRA, including replacing the 2020-2025 physician payment update freeze with positive payment adjustments for physicians.
Coalition letter addressed to the Chair and Ranking Member of the U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health,and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies requesting $460 million in budget authority for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). Coalition letter addressed to the Chair and Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health, and Human Services,Education, and Related Agencies requesting $460 million in budget authority for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). Coalition letter addressed to the Chair and Ranking Member of the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health, and Human Services,Education, and Related Agencies urging an increase of $100 million (for a total of $310 million) in funding for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Office on Smoking and Health (OSH). Coalition letter addressed to the Chair and Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health, and Human Services,Education, and Related Agencies urging an increase of $100 million (for a total of $310 million) in funding for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Office on Smoking and Health (OSH). Coalition letter addressed to the Chairman and Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug, and Related Agencies urging approval of the authorized level of user fees for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to oversee tobacco products. Coalition letter addressed to the Chairman and Ranking Member of the U.S. House Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug, and Related Agencies urging approval of the authorized level of user fees for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to oversee tobacco products.
Coalition letter to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) regarding tobacco control efforts in the U.S.-United Kingdom Trade Agreement, requesting that any agreement provide the protections necessary to enable both countries to adopt public health measures to protect their citizens from the death and disease caused by tobacco products without facing the risk of litigation by tobacco companies.
Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records (EHR); in general. Coalition comment letter to the Office of the National Coordinator (ONC)for Health Information Technology at the Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS) regarding the draft Strategy on Reducing Regulatory and Administrative Burden Relating to the Use of Health IT and EHR. Coalition letter to Administrator of the Maternal and Child Health Bureau within the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)requesting a meeting to discuss issues around the Early Hearing and Detection Intervention (EHDI) program. Coalition letter addressed to the Chairman and Ranking Member of the U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means regarding surprise out-of-network bills. Issues pertaining to surprise out of network bills, in general. Issues pertaining to Language Equality and Acquisition for Deaf Kids (LEAD-K) and parent choice; in general. Issues related to hearing healthcare; in general. Federal "Truth in Advertising" Legislation; in general. Issues pertaining to scope of practice; in general. H.Res.147, Expressing Support for the Designation of March 3, 2019, as World Hearing Day. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education; in general. Coalition letter addressed to the House calling on policymakers to address the growing physician shortage by passing H.R. 1763, the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2019. Coalition letter addressed to the Senate calling on policymakers to address the growing physician shortage by passing S.348, the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2019. Coalition letter thanking Dr. Warren, Associate Administrator of Bureau of Maternal and Child Health for meeting with Audiology and Hearing groups on March 22 regarding support for families in need of assistive hearing technologies and communication modalities. Coalition Letter addressed to the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology regarding the ONC's proposed rule to implement certain provisions of the 21st Century Cures Act. Coalition Letter addressed to the Administrator of Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the CMS's proposed rule to improve interoperability and access to health care data.
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, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Coalition letter to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) regarding tobacco control efforts in the U.S.-United Kingdom Trade Agreement, requesting that any agreement provide the protections necessary to enable both countries to adopt public health measures to protect their citizens from the death and disease caused by tobacco products without facing the risk of litigation by tobacco companies.
Coalition letter addressed to the Chair and Ranking Member of the U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health,and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies requesting $460 million in budget authority for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). Coalition letter addressed to the Chair and Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health, and Human Services,Education, and Related Agencies requesting $460 million in budget authority for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). Coalition letter addressed to the Chair and Ranking Member of the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health, and Human Services,Education, and Related Agencies urging an increase of $100 million (for a total of $310 million) in funding for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Office on Smoking and Health (OSH). Coalition letter addressed to the Chair and Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health, and Human Services,Education, and Related Agencies urging an increase of $100 million (for a total of $310 million) in funding for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Office on Smoking and Health (OSH). Coalition letter addressed to the Chairman and Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug, and Related Agencies urging approval of the authorized level of user fees for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to oversee tobacco products. Coalition letter addressed to the Chairman and Ranking Member of the U.S. House Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug, and Related Agencies urging approval of the authorized level of user fees for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to oversee tobacco products.
Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records (EHR); in general. Coalition comment letter to the Office of the National Coordinator (ONC)for Health Information Technology at the Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS) regarding the draft Strategy on Reducing Regulatory and Administrative Burden Relating to the Use of Health IT and EHR. Coalition letter to Administrator of the Maternal and Child Health Bureau within the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)requesting a meeting to discuss issues around the Early Hearing and Detection Intervention (EHDI) program. Coalition letter addressed to the Chairman and Ranking Member of the U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means regarding surprise out-of-network bills. Issues pertaining to surprise out of network bills, in general. Issues pertaining to Language Equality and Acquisition for Deaf Kids (LEAD-K) and parent choice; in general. Issues related to hearing healthcare; in general. Federal "Truth in Advertising" Legislation; in general. Issues pertaining to scope of practice; in general. H.Res.147, Expressing Support for the Designation of March 3, 2019, as World Hearing Day. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education; 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, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records; in general. Coalition letter to CMS Administrator urging CMS to provide guidance to Medicare Advantage plans on prior authorization through its 2020 Call Letter. Coalition letter addressed to the Chairman and Ranking Member of the U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means regarding surprise out-of-network bills. Coalition letter addressed to the Director of the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) within the Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS) regarding a RFI on "Modifying HIPPAA Rules to Improve Coordinated Care." Issues pertaining to the Early Detection and Intervention (EHDI) program, in general. Issues related to hearing healthcare; in general. Issues pertaining to scope of practice; in general.
Issues pertaining to health information technology and electronic health records (EHR); in general. Coalition comment letter to the Office of the National Coordinator (ONC)for Health Information Technology at the Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS) regarding the draft Strategy on Reducing Regulatory and Administrative Burden Relating to the Use of Health IT and EHR. Coalition letter to Administrator of the Maternal and Child Health Bureau within the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) requesting a meeting to discuss issues around the Early Hearing and Detection Intervention (EHDI) program. Coalition letter addressed to the Chairman and Ranking Member of the U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means regarding surprise out-of-network bills. Issues pertaining to Language Equality and Acquisition for Deaf Kids (LEAD-K) and parent choice; in general. Issues related to hearing healthcare; in general. Federal "Truth in Advertising" Legislation; in general. Issues pertaining to scope of practice; in general. H.Res.147, Expressing Support for the Designation of March 3, 2019, as World Hearing Day. Issues pertaining to Graduate Medical Education; in general.
Coalition letter to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) regarding tobacco control efforts in the U.S.-United Kingdom Trade Agreement, requesting that any agreement provide the protections necessary to enable both countries to adopt public health measures to protect their citizens from the death and disease caused by tobacco products without facing the risk of litigation by tobacco companies. Coalition letter addressed to the Chair and Ranking Member of the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health, and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies urging an increase of $100 million (for a total of $310 million) in funding for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Office on Smoking and Health (OSH). Coalition letter addressed to the Chair and Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health, and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies urging an increase of $100 million (for a total of $310 million) in funding for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Office on Smoking and Health (OSH). Coalition letter addressed to the Chairman and Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug, and Related Agencies urging approval of the authorized level of user fees for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to oversee tobacco products. Coalition letter addressed to the Chairman and Ranking Member of the U.S. House Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug, and Related Agencies urging approval of the authorized level of user fees for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to oversee tobacco products.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Coalition letter to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) regarding tobacco provision in the U.S-Japan Free Trade Agreement with Japan, requesting that any agreement provide the protections necessary to enable both countries to adopt public health measures to protect their citizens from the death and disease caused by tobacco products without facing the risk of litigation by tobacco companies.
Federal "Truth in Advertising" legislation; in general. H.R. 3928, the "Truth in Healthcare Marketing Act," all provisions. Issues pertaining to scope of practice; in general. Health care reform efforts; in general. Repeal of the Affordable Care Act, in general. Letter to the Food and Drug Administration regarding the forthcoming regulations relating to the over-the-counter sale of hearing aids. Letter to the Food and Drug Administration regarding National Shortages of Lidocaine with Epinephrine, Lidocaine, and Other Local Anesthetics. Coalition Letter to the Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General regarding information blocking by Electronic Health Record Vendors. Letter to Congress regarding H.R. 5247/S. 204, the Trickett Wendler, Frank Mongiello, Jordan McLinn, and Matthew Bellina Right to Try Act of 2018, all provisions. H.Res.740, Expressing Support for the Designation of March 3, 2018, as World Hearing Day. H.R. 6, the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act; Section 303. S. 2852, the Pandemic All Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act of 2018; provisions related to malpractice/tort reform and H.R. 1876. Issues pertaining to Language Equality and Acquisition for Deaf Kids (LEAD-K) and parent choice; in general. H.R. 1120, the "Alice Cogswell and Anne Sullivan Macy Act," all provisions. Coalition letter to the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology at HHS regarding HHS-ONC-2018-022 - Request for Information Regarding the 21st Century Cures Act Electronic Health Reporting Program.
H.R. 1, the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2018," all provisions. Letter to the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives and Minority Leader encouraging repeal of the Unrelated Business Income Tax (UBIT) on qualified transportation fringe benefits for tax-exempt organizations.
Issues related to in-office physician drug compounding, in general.
Issues pertaining to scope of practice, in general. Issues pertaining to professional standards for hearing instrument specialists.
H.R. 1892, the "Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018," provisions related to healthcare. Opposition to H.R. 564 and any appropriations policy riders that would exempt some cigars, including flavored cigars, from regulation under the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (TCA). Coalition letter to members of U.S. House Committee on Appropriations regarding funding for universal newborn hearing screening programs, as authorized by H.R.1539/S.652 the "Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) Act of 2017." Coalition letter to U.S. Senate Appropriators to approve the authorized level of user fees for the FDA oversight of tobacco products and oppose efforts to limit FDA's authority as part of the FY 2019 Agriculture, Rural Development, and Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. Coalition letter to U.S. House Appropriators to approve the authorized level of user fees for the FDA oversight of tobacco products and oppose efforts to limit FDA's authority as part of the FY 2019 Agriculture, Rural Development, and Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. Coalition letter to U.S. House and Senate Conferees regarding H.R. 6147, urging the conferees to reject all tobacco riders that would weaken FDA oversight of tobacco products, including e-cigarettes and cigars. FY 2019 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 6147); provisions related to Tobacco Policy Riders. Coalition letter to leaders of the U.S. House Appropriations Committee requesting funding for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) at a level equal to or higher than the House and Senate marks. Coalition letter to leaders of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee requesting funding for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) at a level equal to or higher than the House and Senate marks.
H.R. 2276/S. 2575, the "Audiology Patient Choice Act," all provisions. Medicare physician payment reform and implementation of the Medicare and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015, in general. Medicare physician payment reform and implementation of the Medicare and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 related to the cost domain of the Merit-based Incentive Payment System. H.R. 1156, the "Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2017," all provisions. H.R. 849/S. 260, the "Protecting Seniors' Access to Medicare Act of 2017," all provisions. Comments outlining concern with the November 2017 Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) discussion titled, "Rebalancing the physician fee schedule towards primary care services." Issues pertaining to scope of practice, in general. Comments urging the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to reduce the 2018 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) reporting period from a calendar year to a minimum of 90 consecutive days. Comments on the Medicare Hospital IPPS FY 2019 Proposed Rule communicating concerns about the agencys plans to remove the Public Health and Clinical Data Exchange objective by 2022. Comments urging leaders of the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance not to co-sponsor and oppose any efforts to advance the "Audiology Patient Choice Act" (S. 2575). Comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding Medicare's designation of CPT Code 31241 Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with ligation of sphenopalatine artery. Coalition letter to leaders of the U.S. House Committees on Ways & Means and Energy & Commerce regarding the Medicare Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) Program for Advanced Diagnostic Imaging. Coalition letter to leaders of the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance regarding the Medicare Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) Program for Advanced Diagnostic Imaging. Coalition letter to U.S. House Committees on Ways & Means and Energy and Commerce and U.S. Senate Committee on Finance regarding payment cuts for clinical lab tests in the Medicare program. Coalition letter to the CMS Administrator urging HHS to allow eligible clinicians utilizing a certified electronic health record to participate in a clinician-led qualified clinical data registry to qualify them as fully achieving all points from the MIPS program. Coalition letter to the CMS Administrator regarding the Evaluation and Management coding and payment recommendations included in the CY19 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule. Coalition letter to U.S. House of Representatives requesting support of a letter to HHS Secretary Alex Azar regarding data information blocking guidelines as related to Qualified Clinical Data Registries. Comments on the CY19 Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Payment System proposed rule communicating support for proposed changes to reduce site of service disparities, as well as removal of CPT 31241 (Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with ligation of sphenopalatine artery) from the Inpatient Only List. Comments on the CY19 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule regarding the proposed changes to documentation requirements, coding and payment for Evaluation and Management (E/M) services, application of the MPPR to E/M services, and the pricing and composition of balloon sinus surgery kits. Coalition Letter to leaders of the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance and U.S. House Committees on Ways and Means and Energy and Commerce regarding cuts to clinical laboratory services implemented by the Protecting Access to Medicare Act (PAMA) of 2014. Coalition letter to U.S. Senate Finance Committee and U.S. House Committees on Ways and Means and Energy and Commerce expressing concerns with CMS proposal to require Qualified Clinical Data Registry (QCDR) measure owners to enter into licensing agreements with CMS that would permit any other approved QCDR to submit data on the licensed measure for purposes of MIPS reporting. Comments on the CY19 Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Payment System Final Rule regarding changes to reduce site of service disparities, as well as removal of CPT 31241 (Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with ligation of sphenopalatine artery) from the Inpatient Only List. Comments on the CY 2019 Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule regarding the changes to documentation requirements, coding and payment for Evaluation and Management (E/M) services, application of the MPPR to E/M services, and the pricing and composition of balloon sinus surgery kits. Coalition letter to CMS expressing several concerns with Qualified Clinical Data Registries and MIPS. Coalition letter to CMS in response to an RFI regarding reporting requirements under the Open Payments Program for educational materials.
H.R. 1215, the "Protecting Access to Care Act," all provisions. H.R. 1704, the "Accessible Care by Curbing Excessive lawSuitS (ACCESS) Act," all provisions. H.R. 1876, the "Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2017," all provisions. Comments urging floor action in regards to the Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2018 (H.R. 1876). Coalition letter to the Speaker of the House in support of the Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2018 (H.R. 1876). Coalition letter to leaders of the U.S. House Committee on Energy & Commerce requesting inclusion of H.R. 1876 in the Pandemic and All Hazards Preparedness Re-authorization Act of 2018 (S. 2852). S. 2852, the Pandemic All Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act of 2018; provisions related to malpractice/tort reform and H.R. 1876.
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, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
H.R. 2276/S. 2575, the "Audiology Patient Choice Act," all provisions. Medicare physician payment reform and implementation of the Medicare and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015, in general. Medicare physician payment reform and implementation of the Medicare and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 related to the cost domain of the Merit-based Incentive Payment System. H.R. 1156, the "Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2017," all provisions. H.R. 849/S. 260, the "Protecting Seniors' Access to Medicare Act of 2017," all provisions. Comments outlining concern with the November 2017 Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) discussion titled, "Rebalancing the physician fee schedule towards primary care services." Issues pertaining to scope of practice, in general. Comments urging the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to reduce the 2018 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) reporting period from a calendar year to a minimum of 90 consecutive days. Comments on the Medicare Hospital IPPS FY 2019 Proposed Rule communicating concerns about the agencys plans to remove the Public Health and Clinical Data Exchange objective by 2022. Comments urging leaders of the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance not to co-sponsor and oppose any efforts to advance the "Audiology Patient Choice Act" (S. 2575). Comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding Medicare's designation of CPT Code 31241 Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with ligation of sphenopalatine artery. Coalition letter to leaders of the U.S. House Committees on Ways & Means and Energy & Commerce regarding the Medicare Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) Program for Advanced Diagnostic Imaging. Coalition letter to leaders of the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance regarding the Medicare Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) Program for Advanced Diagnostic Imaging. Coalition letter to U.S. House Committees on Ways & Means and Energy and Commerce and U.S. Senate Committee on Finance regarding payment cuts for clinical lab tests in the Medicare program. Coalition letter to the CMS Administrator urging HHS to allow eligible clinicians utilizing a certified electronic health record to participate in a clinician-led qualified clinical data registry to qualify them as fully achieving all points from the MIPS program. Coalition letter to the CMS Administrator regarding the Evaluation and Management coding and payment recommendations included in the CY19 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule. Coalition letter to U.S. House of Representatives requesting support of a letter to HHS Secretary Alex Azar regarding data information blocking guidelines as related to Qualified Clinical Data Registries. Comments on the CY19 Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Payment System proposed rule communicating support for proposed changes to reduce site of service disparities, as well as removal of CPT 31241 (Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with ligation of sphenopalatine artery) from the Inpatient Only List. Comments on the CY19 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule regarding the proposed changes to documentation requirements, coding and payment for Evaluation and Management (E/M) services, application of the MPPR to E/M services, and the pricing and composition of balloon sinus surgery kits.
Federal "Truth in Advertising" legislation; in general. H.R. 3928, the "Truth in Healthcare Marketing Act," all provisions. Issues pertaining to scope of practice; in general. Health care reform efforts; in general. Repeal of the Affordable Care Act, in general. Letter to the Food and Drug Administration regarding the forthcoming regulations relating to the over-the-counter sale of hearing aids. Letter to the Food and Drug Administration regarding National Shortages of Lidocaine with Epinephrine, Lidocaine, and Other Local Anesthetics. Coalition Letter to the Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General regarding information blocking by Electronic Health Record Vendors. Letter to Congress regarding H.R. 5247/S. 204, the Trickett Wendler, Frank Mongiello, Jordan McLinn, and Matthew Bellina Right to Try Act of 2018, all provisions. H.Res.740, Expressing Support for the Designation of March 3, 2018, as World Hearing Day. H.R. 6, the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act; Section 303. S. 2852, the Pandemic All Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act of 2018; provisions related to malpractice/tort reform and H.R. 1876.
H.R. 1892, the "Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018," provisions related to healthcare. Opposition to H.R. 564 and any appropriations policy riders that would exempt some cigars, including flavored cigars, from regulation under the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (TCA). Coalition letter to members of U.S. House Committee on Appropriations regarding funding for universal newborn hearing screening programs, as authorized by H.R.1539/S.652 the "Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) Act of 2017." Coalition letter to U.S. Senate Appropriators to approve the authorized level of user fees for the FDA oversight of tobacco products and oppose efforts to limit FDA's authority as part of the FY 2019 Agriculture, Rural Development, and Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. Coalition letter to U.S. House Appropriators to approve the authorized level of user fees for the FDA oversight of tobacco products and oppose efforts to limit FDA's authority as part of the FY 2019 Agriculture, Rural Development, and Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. Coalition letter to U.S. House and Senate Conferees regarding H.R. 6147, urging the conferees to reject all tobacco riders that would weaken FDA oversight of tobacco products, including e-cigarettes and cigars. FY 2019 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 6147); provisions related to Tobacco Policy Riders. Coalition letter to leaders of the U.S. House Appropriations Committee requesting funding for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) at a level equal to or higher than the House and Senate marks. Coalition letter to leaders of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee requesting funding for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) at a level equal to or higher than the House and Senate marks.
Opposition to H.R. 564 and any appropriations riders that would exempt some cigars, including flavored cigars, from regulation under the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (TCA). Support for any legislation and/or regulation requiring all non-grandfathered private health insurance plans to cover preventative services given an "A" or "B" rating by the U.S. Preventative Services Taskforce (USPSTF), especially provisions relating to comprehensive benefits for tobacco cessation services. Opposition to H.R. 1136, the "FDA Deeming Authority Clarification Act of 2017," all provisions. Comments supporting the Food and Drug Administration's initiative to move toward a product standard to reduce the nicotine level in cigarettes to non-addictive or minimally addictive levels. Coalition letter to U.S. Senate Appropriators to approve the authorized level of user fees for the FDA oversight of tobacco products and oppose efforts to limit FDA's authority as part of the FY 2019 Agriculture, Rural Development, and Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. Coalition letter to leaders of the U.S. House Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, urging allocation of funds for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Office on Smoking and Health. Coalition letter to leaders of the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies urging allocation of funds for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Office on Smoking and Health. Coalition letter to U.S. House and Senate Conferees regarding H.R. 6147, urging the conferees to reject all tobacco riders that would weaken FDA oversight of tobacco products, including e-cigarettes and cigars. FY 2019 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 6147); provisions related to Tobacco Policy Riders.
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
H.R. 1, the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2018," all provisions.
Federal "Truth in Advertising" legislation; in general. H.R. 3928, the "Truth in Healthcare Marketing Act," all provisions. Issues pertaining to scope of practice; in general. Health care reform efforts; in general. Repeal of the Affordable Care Act, in general. Letter to the Food and Drug Administration regarding the forthcoming regulations relating to the over-the-counter sale of hearing aids. Letter to the Food and Drug Administration regarding National Shortages of Lidocaine with Epinephrine, Lidocaine, and Other Local Anesthetics. Coalition Letter to the Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General regarding information blocking by Electronic Health Record Vendors. Letter to Congress regarding H.R. 5247/S. 204, the Trickett Wendler, Frank Mongiello, Jordan McLinn, and Matthew Bellina Right to Try Act of 2018, all provisions. H.Res.740, Expressing Support for the Designation of March 3, 2018, as World Hearing Day. H.R. 6, the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act; Section 303.
H.R. 1215, the "Protecting Access to Care Act," all provisions. H.R. 1704, the "Accessible Care by Curbing Excessive lawSuitS (ACCESS) Act," all provisions. H.R. 1876, the "Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2017," all provisions. Comments urging floor action in regards to the Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2018 (H.R. 1876). Coalition Letter to the Speaker of the House in support of the Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2018 (H.R. 1876).
H.R. 2276/S. 2575, the "Audiology Patient Choice Act," all provisions. Medicare physician payment reform and implementation of the Medicare and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015, in general. Medicare physician payment reform and implementation of the Medicare and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 related to the cost domain of the Merit-based Incentive Payment System. H.R. 1156, the "Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2017," all provisions. H.R. 849/S. 260, the "Protecting Seniors' Access to Medicare Act of 2017," all provisions. Comments outlining concern with the November 2017 Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) discussion titled, "Rebalancing the physician fee schedule towards primary care services." Issues pertaining to scope of practice, in general. Comments urging the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to reduce the 2018 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) reporting period from a calendar year to a minimum of 90 consecutive days. Comments on the Medicare Hospital IPPS FY 2019 Proposed Rule communicating concerns about the agencys plans to remove the Public Health and Clinical Data Exchange objective by 2022. Comments urging leaders of the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance not to co-sponsor and oppose any efforts to advance the "Audiology Patient Choice Act" (S. 2575). Comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding Medicare's designation of CPT Code 31241 Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with ligation of sphenopalatine artery.
Opposition to H.R. 564 and any appropriations riders that would exempt some cigars, including flavored cigars, from regulation under the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (TCA). Support for any legislation and/or regulation requiring all non-grandfathered private health insurance plans to cover preventative services given an "A" or "B" rating by the U.S. Preventative Services Taskforce (USPSTF), especially provisions relating to comprehensive benefits for tobacco cessation services. Opposition to H.R. 1136, the "FDA Deeming Authority Clarification Act of 2017," all provisions. Comments supporting the Food and Drug Administration's initiative to move toward a product standard to reduce the nicotine level in cigarettes to non-addictive or minimally addictive levels. Coalition letter to U.S. Senate Appropriators to approve the authorized level of user fees for the FDA oversight of tobacco products and oppose efforts to limit FDA's authority as part of the FY 2019 Agriculture, Rural Development, and Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. Coalition letter to Leaders of the U.S. House Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, urging allocation of funds for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Office on Smoking and Health. Coalition letter to Leaders of the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies urging allocation of funds for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Office on Smoking and Health.
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
Federal "Truth in Advertising" legislation; in general. H.R. 3928, the "Truth in Healthcare Marketing Act," all provisions. Issues pertaining to scope of practice; in general. Health care reform efforts; in general. Repeal of the Affordable Care Act, in general. Letter to the Food and Drug Administration regarding the forthcoming regulations relating to the over-the-counter sale of hearing aids. Letter to the Food and Drug Administration regarding National Shortages of Lidocaine with Epinephrine, Lidocaine, and Other Local Anesthetics. Coalition Letter to the Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General regarding information blocking by Electronic Health Record Vendors. Letter to Congress regarding H.R. 5247/S. 204, the Trickett Wendler, Frank Mongiello, Jordan McLinn, and Matthew Bellina Right to Try Act of 2018, all provisions. H.Res.740, Expressing Support for the Designation of March 3, 2018, as World Hearing Day.
H.R. 1, the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2018," all provisions.
H.R. 1892, the "Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018," provisions related to healthcare. Opposition to H.R. 564 and any appropriations policy riders that would exempt some cigars, including flavored cigars, from regulation under the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (TCA). Coalition letter to members of U.S. House Committee on Appropriations regarding funding for universal newborn hearing screening programs, as authorized by H.R.1539/S.652 the "Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) Act of 2017."
Opposition to H.R. 564 and any appropriations riders that would exempt some cigars, including flavored cigars, from regulation under the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (TCA). Support for any legislation and/or regulation requiring all non-grandfathered private health insurance plans to cover preventative services given an "A" or "B" rating by the U.S. Preventative Services Taskforce (USPSTF), especially provisions relating to comprehensive benefits for tobacco cessation services. Opposition to H.R. 1136, the "FDA Deeming Authority Clarification Act of 2017," all provisions.
Filing targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), SENATE