mr RICHARD MARTIN esq

Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services.Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Medicare and Medicaid Extenders Act of 2010 (H.R. 4994) to avoid a 25 percent cut to physicians' Medicare payments in 2012. Support for Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act of 2009 (H.R.1844) to expand cancer care planning, comprehensive symptom management and to authorize demonstrations for hospice and palliative care for cancer patients. Support for Medicare Cancer Patient Database and Coverage Act of 2009 (H.R. 3095) to provide Medicare coverage for cancer patients. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2010 (S. 3737, H.R. 3652).

Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments, including support for the Medicare Physician Fairness Act of 2009 (S. 1776) and the Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act (H.R. 3961). Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act of 2009 (H.R. 1844) to expand cancer care planning, comprehensive symptom management and to authorize demonstrations for hospice and palliative care for cancer patients. Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Medicare Cancer Patient Database and Coverage Act of 2009 (H.R. 3095) to provide Medicare coverage for cancer patients. Oppose Gregg amendment to health care reform requiring public reporting of quality data. Support for the Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2009 (H.R. 3652) for the credentialing of radiation therapy technologists.

Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services.Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Medicare and Medicaid Extenders Act of 2010 (H.R. 4994) to avoid a 25 percent cut to physicians' Medicare payments in 2012. Support for Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act of 2009 (H.R.1844) to expand cancer care planning, comprehensive symptom management and to authorize demonstrations for hospice and palliative care for cancer patients. Support for Medicare Cancer Patient Database and Coverage Act of 2009 (H.R. 3095) to provide Medicare coverage for cancer patients. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2010 (S. 3737, H.R. 3652).

Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments, including support for the Medicare Physician Fairness Act of 2009 (S. 1776) and the Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act (H.R. 3961). Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act of 2009 (H.R. 1844) to expand cancer care planning, comprehensive symptom management and to authorize demonstrations for hospice and palliative care for cancer patients. Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Medicare Cancer Patient Database and Coverage Act of 2009 (H.R. 3095) to provide Medicare coverage for cancer patients. Oppose Gregg amendment to health care reform requiring public reporting of quality data. Support for the Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2009 (H.R. 3652) for the credentialing of radiation therapy technologists.

Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Support for American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 (H.R. 4213) to delay a 21% cut to physicians' Medicare payments until 2012. Support for Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act of 2009 (H.R. 1844) to expand cancer care planning, comprehensive symptom management and to authorize demonstrations for hospice and palliative care for cancer patients. Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Suppor for Medicare Cancer Patient Database and Coverage Act of 2009 (H.R. 3095) to provide Medicare coverage for cancer patients. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2010 (S. 3737, H.R. 3652) for the credentialing of radiation therapy techologists.

Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Medicare and Medicaid Extenders Act of 2010 (H.R. 4994) to avoid a 25 percent cut to physicians' Medicare payments in 2012. Support for Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act of 2009 (H.R.1844) to expand cancer care planning, comprehensive symptom management and to authorize demonstrations for hospice and palliative care for cancer patients. Support for Medicare Cancer Patient Database and Coverage Act of 2009 (H.R. 3095) to provide Medicare coverage for cancer patients. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2010 (S. 3737, H.R. 3652).

Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments, including support for the Medicare Physician Fairness Act of 2009 (S. 1776) and the Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act (H.R. 3961). Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act of 2009 (H.R. 1844) to expand cancer care planning, comprehensive symptom management and to authorize demonstrations for hospice and palliative care for cancer patients. Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Medicare Cancer Patient Database and Coverage Act of 2009 (H.R. 3095) to provide Medicare coverage for cancer patients. Oppose Gregg amendment to health care reform requiring public reporting of quality data. Support for the Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2009 (H.R. 3652) for the credentialing of radiation therapy technologists.

Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments, including support for the Medicare Physician Fairness Act of 2009 (S. 1776) and the Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act (H.R. 3961). Support for American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 (H.R. 4213) to delay a 21% cut to physicians' Medicare paymentsuntil 2012. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act of 2009 (H.R. 1844) to expand cancer care planning, comprehensive symptom management and to authorize demonstrations for hospice and palliative care for cancer patients. Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Medicare Cancer Patient Database and Coverage Act of 2009 (H.R. 3095) to provide Medicare coverage for cancer patients. Support for the Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2009 (H.R. 3652) for the credentialing of radiation therapy technologists.

Support for the Access to Cancer Clinical Trials Act of 2009 (S. 488, H.R. 716) to provide access to clinical trials for cancer patients. Support for health care reform provisions in the America's Healthy Future Act (H.R. 3200), the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (H.R. 3590), and the Affordable Health Choices Act (S. 1796) to reform health care through a combination of public and private approaches to cover medically necessary services; support review and development of national workforce strategy; support elimination of pre-existing condition limitations; support medical liability reform; support consumer protection from annual and lifetime insurance limits; provide funding for comparative effectiveness research; and support expanded access to and use of regular health assessments and preventive services, including early screening and detection. Support a definition for meaningful use of health care technology that allows specialty physicians to benefit from incentive payments for the use of specialty-specific products. Support for the development of domestic medical isotope production, specifically American Medical Isotope Production Act of 2010 (H.R. 3276). Support for national reporting database of medical errors related to the delivery of radiation therapy.

Support for the Access to Cancer Clinical Trials Act of 2009 (S. 488, H.R. 716) to provide access to clinical trials for cancer patients. Support for health care reform provisions in the America's Healthy Future Act (H.R. 3200), the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (H.R. 3590), and the Affordable Health Choices Act (S. 1796) to reform health care through a combination of public and private approaches to cover medically necessary services; support review and development of national workforce strategy; support elimination of pre-existing condition limitations; support medical liability reform; support consumer protection from annual and lifetime insurance limits; provide funding for comparative effectiveness research; and support expanded access to and use of regular health assessments and preventive services, including early screening and detection. Support a definition for meaningful use of health care technology that allows specialty physicians to benefit from incentive payments for the use of specialty-specific products. Support for the development of domestic medical isotope production, specifically American Medical Isotope Production Act of 2010 (H.R. 3276). Support for national reporting database of medical errors related to the delivery of radiation therapy.

Support for the Access to Cancer Clinical Trials Act of 2009 (S. 488, H.R. 716) to provide access to clinical trials for cancer patients. Support for health care reform provisions in the America's Healthy Future Act (H.R. 3200), the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (H.R. 3590), and the Affordable Health Choices Act (S. 1796) to reform health care through a combination of public and private approaches to cover medically necessary services; support review and development of national workforce strategy; support elimination of pre-existing condition limitations; support medical liability reform; support consumer protection from annual and lifetime insurance limits; provide funding for comparative effectiveness research; and support expanded access to and use of regular health assessments and preventive services, including early screening and detection. Support a definition for meaningful use of health care technology that allows specialty physicians to benefit from incentive payments for the use of specialty-specific products. Support for the development of domestic medical isotope production, specifically American Medical Isotope Production Act of 2010 (H.R. 3276). Support for national reporting database of medical errors related to the delivery of radiation therapy.

Support for the Access to Cancer Clinical Trials Act of 2009 (S. 488, H.R. 716) to provide access to clinical trials for cancer patients. Support for health care reform provisions in the America's Healthy Future Act (H.R. 3200), the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (H.R. 3590), and the Affordable Health Choices Act (S. 1796) to reform health care through a combination of public and private approaches to cover medically necessary services; support review and development of national workforce strategy; support elimination of pre-existing condition limitations; support medical liability reform; support consumer protection from annual and lifetime insurance limits; provide funding for comparative effectiveness research; and support expanded access to and use of regular health assessments and preventive services, including early screening and detection. Support a definition for meaningful use of health care technology that allows specialty physicians to benefit from incentive payments for the use of specialty-specific products. Support for the development of domestic medical isotope production, specifically American Medical Isotope Production Act of 2010 (H.R. 3276). Support for national reporting database of medical errors related to the delivery of radiation therapy.

To protect access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and sterotactic radiosurgery. Development of domestic medical isotope production, specifically the American Medical Isotope Production Act of 2010 (H.R. 3276).

To protect access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and stereotactic radiosurgery. Development of domestic medical isotope production, specifically the American Medical Isotope Production Act of 2010 (H.R. 3276).

Support a definition for meaningful use of health care technology that allows specialty physicians to benefit from incentive payments for the use of specialty-specific products. Support for national reporting database of medical errors related to the delivery of radiation therapy.Support for the development of domestic medical isotope production, specifically the American Medical Isotope Production Act of 2010 (H.R. 3276). Support efforts to raise awareness of nuclear safety culture issues and to improve safety in the medical use of radioactive materials and in all aspects of radiation use. Support to ensure that patient care and advances in biomedical research impacting patient care are not compromised by any policies imposed on the medical use and research applications of cesium chloride. Support to update the operation of the 510(k) program and the way Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) uses science in its decision making process. Support for implementation of patient protection and insurance expansions from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PL No: 111-148).

To protect access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and sterotactic radiosurgery. Development of domestic medical isotope production, specifically the American Medical Isotope Production Act of 2010 (H.R. 3276).

To protect access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and sterotactic radiosurgery. Development of domestic medical isotope production, specifically the American Medical Isotope Production Act of 2010 (H.R. 3276).

To protect access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and stereotactic radiosurgery. Development of domestic medical isotope production, specifically the American Medical Isotope Production Act of 2010 (H.R. 3276).

Support a definition for meaningful use of health care technology that allows specialty physicians to benefit from incentive payments for the use of specialty-specific products. Support for the development of domestic medical isotope production, specifically American Medical Isotope Production Act of 2010 (H.R. 3276). Support for national reporting database of medical errors related to the delivery of radiation therapy.

Support a definition for meaningful use of health care technology that allows specialty physicians to benefit from incentive payments for the use of specialty-specific products. Support for national reporting database of medical errors related to the delivery of radiation therapy. Support for the development of domestic medical isotope production, specifically the American Medical Isotope Production Act of 2010 (H.R. 3276). Support efforts to raise awareness of nuclear safety culture issues and to improve safety in the medical use of radioactive materials and in all aspects of radiation use. Support to ensure that patient care and advances in biomedical research impacting patient care are not compromised by any policies imposed on the medical use and research applications of cesium chloride. Support to update the operation of the 510(k) program and the way Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) uses science in its decision making process. Support for implementation of patient protection and insurance expansions from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PL No: 111-148).

Support a definition for meaningful use of health care technology that allows specialty physicians to benefit from incentive payments for the use of specialty-specific products. Support for national reporting database of medical errors related to the delivery of radiation therapy. Support for the development of domestic medical isotope production, specifically American Medical Isotope Production Act of 2010 (H.R. 3276). Support to update the operation of the 510(k) program and the way Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) uses science in its decision making process. Support for implementation of patient protection and insurance expansions from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PL No: 111-148).

To protect access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and stereotactic radiosurgery. Development of domestic medical isotope production, specifically the American Medical Isotope Production Act of 2010 (H.R. 3276).

Support for Fiscal 2011 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations (S. 3686, H.R. 3293) to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health.

Support for increasing cancer research funding, including support for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY 2010 (H.R. 3293); oppose Sessions-McCaskill amendment to establish discretionary spending caps for NCI.

Support for increasing cancer research funding, including support for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY 2010 (H.R. 3293); oppose Sessions-McCaskill amendment to establish discretionary spending caps for NCI.

Support for Fiscal 2011 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations (S. 3686, H.R. 3293) to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health.

Support for Fiscal 2011 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations (S. 3686, H.R. 3293) to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health.

Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Medicare and Medicaid Extenders Act of 2010 (H.R. 4994) to avoid a 25 percent cut to physicians' Medicare payments in 2012. Support for Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act of 2009 (H.R.1844) to expand cancer care planning, comprehensive symptom management and to authorize demonstrations for hospice and palliative care for cancer patients. Support for Medicare Cancer Patient Database and Coverage Act of 2009 (H.R. 3095) to provide Medicare coverage for cancer patients. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2010 (S. 3737, H.R. 3652).

Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments, including support for the Medicare Physician Fairness Act of 2009 (S. 1776) and the Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act (H.R. 3961). Support for American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 (H.R. 4213) to delay a 21% cut to physicians' Medicare paymentsuntil 2012. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act of 2009 (H.R. 1844) to expand cancer care planning, comprehensive symptom management and to authorize demonstrations for hospice and palliative care for cancer patients. Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Medicare Cancer Patient Database and Coverage Act of 2009 (H.R. 3095) to provide Medicare coverage for cancer patients. Support for the Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2009 (H.R. 3652) for the credentialing of radiation therapy technologists.

Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services.Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Medicare and Medicaid Extenders Act of 2010 (H.R. 4994) to avoid a 25 percent cut to physicians' Medicare payments in 2012. Support for Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act of 2009 (H.R.1844) to expand cancer care planning, comprehensive symptom management and to authorize demonstrations for hospice and palliative care for cancer patients. Support for Medicare Cancer Patient Database and Coverage Act of 2009 (H.R. 3095) to provide Medicare coverage for cancer patients. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2010 (S. 3737, H.R. 3652).

Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Support for American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 (H.R. 4213) to delay a 21% cut to physicians' Medicare payments until 2012. Support for Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act of 2009 (H.R. 1844) to expand cancer care planning, comprehensive symptom management and to authorize demonstrations for hospice and palliative care for cancer patients. Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Suppor for Medicare Cancer Patient Database and Coverage Act of 2009 (H.R. 3095) to provide Medicare coverage for cancer patients. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2010 (S. 3737, H.R. 3652) for the credentialing of radiation therapy techologists.

Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments, including support for the Medicare Physician Fairness Act of 2009 (S. 1776) and the Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act (H.R. 3961). Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act of 2009 (H.R. 1844) to expand cancer care planning, comprehensive symptom management and to authorize demonstrations for hospice and palliative care for cancer patients. Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Medicare Cancer Patient Database and Coverage Act of 2009 (H.R. 3095) to provide Medicare coverage for cancer patients. Oppose Gregg amendment to health care reform requiring public reporting of quality data. Support for the Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2009 (H.R. 3652) for the credentialing of radiation therapy technologists.

Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments, including support for the Medicare Physician Fairness Act of 2009 (S. 1776) and the Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act (H.R. 3961). Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act of 2009 (H.R. 1844) to expand cancer care planning, comprehensive symptom management and to authorize demonstrations for hospice and palliative care for cancer patients. Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Medicare Cancer Patient Database and Coverage Act of 2009 (H.R. 3095) to provide Medicare coverage for cancer patients. Oppose Gregg amendment to health care reform requiring public reporting of quality data. Support for the Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2009 (H.R. 3652) for the credentialing of radiation therapy technologists.

Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments, including support for the Medicare Physician Fairness Act of 2009 (S. 1776) and the Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act (H.R. 3961). Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act of 2009 (H.R. 1844) to expand cancer care planning, comprehensive symptom management and to authorize demonstrations for hospice and palliative care for cancer patients. Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Medicare Cancer Patient Database and Coverage Act of 2009 (H.R. 3095) to provide Medicare coverage for cancer patients. Oppose Gregg amendment to health care reform requiring public reporting of quality data. Support for the Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2009 (H.R. 3652) for the credentialing of radiation therapy technologists.

Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments, including support for the Medicare Physician Fairness Act of 2009 (S. 1776) and the Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act (H.R. 3961). Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act of 2009 (H.R. 1844) to expand cancer care planning, comprehensive symptom management and to authorize demonstrations for hospice and palliative care for cancer patients. Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Medicare Cancer Patient Database and Coverage Act of 2009 (H.R. 3095) to provide Medicare coverage for cancer patients. Oppose Gregg amendment to health care reform requiring public reporting of quality data. Support for the Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2009 (H.R. 3652) for the credentialing of radiation therapy technologists.

Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments, including support for the Medicare Physician Fairness Act of 2009 (S. 1776) and the Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act (H.R. 3961). Support for American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 (H.R. 4213) to delay a 21% cut to physicians' Medicare paymentsuntil 2012. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act of 2009 (H.R. 1844) to expand cancer care planning, comprehensive symptom management and to authorize demonstrations for hospice and palliative care for cancer patients. Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Medicare Cancer Patient Database and Coverage Act of 2009 (H.R. 3095) to provide Medicare coverage for cancer patients. Support for the Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2009 (H.R. 3652) for the credentialing of radiation therapy technologists.

Support for the Veterans' Health and Radiation Safety Act (H.R. 4062) to ensure oversight of radiation oncology procedures are carried out in an effective and efficient manner while maintaining patient safety.

Support for the Veterans' Health and Radiation Safety Act (H.R. 4062) to ensure oversight of radiation oncology procedures are carried out in an effective and efficient manner while maintaining patient safety.

Support for the Veterans' Health and Radiation Safety Act (H.R. 4062) to ensure oversight of radiation oncology procedures are carried out in an effective and efficient manner while maintaining patient safety.

Support for the Veterans' Health and Radiation Safety Act (H.R. 4062) to ensure oversight of radiation oncology procedures are carried out in an effective and efficient manner while maintaining patient safety.

Support for the Veterans' Health and Radiation Safety Act (H.R. 4062) to ensure oversight of radiation oncology procedures are carried out in an effective and efficient manner while maintaining patient safety.

Support for the Veterans' Health and Radiation Safety Act (H.R. 4062) to ensure oversight of radiation oncology procedures are carried out in an effective and efficient manner while maintaining patient safety.

Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Medicare and Medicaid Extenders Act of 2010 (H.R. 4994) to avoid a 25 percent cut to physicians' Medicare payments in 2012. Support for Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act of 2009 (H.R.1844) to expand cancer care planning, comprehensive symptom management and to authorize demonstrations for hospice and palliative care for cancer patients. Support for Medicare Cancer Patient Database and Coverage Act of 2009 (H.R. 3095) to provide Medicare coverage for cancer patients. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2010 (S. 3737, H.R. 3652).

Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services.Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Medicare and Medicaid Extenders Act of 2010 (H.R. 4994) to avoid a 25 percent cut to physicians' Medicare payments in 2012. Support for Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act of 2009 (H.R.1844) to expand cancer care planning, comprehensive symptom management and to authorize demonstrations for hospice and palliative care for cancer patients. Support for Medicare Cancer Patient Database and Coverage Act of 2009 (H.R. 3095) to provide Medicare coverage for cancer patients. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2010 (S. 3737, H.R. 3652).

Support for the Access to Cancer Clinical Trials Act of 2009 (S. 488, H.R. 716) to provide access to clinical trials for cancer patients. Support for health care reform provisions in the America's Healthy Future Act (H.R. 3200), the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (H.R. 3590), and the Affordable Health Choices Act (S. 1796) to reform health care through a combination of public and private approaches to cover medically necessary services; support review and development of national workforce strategy; support elimination of pre-existing condition limitations; support medical liability reform; support consumer protection from annual and lifetime insurance limits; provide funding for comparative effectiveness research; and support expanded access to and use of regular health assessments and preventive services, including early screening and detection. Support a definition for meaningful use of health care technology that allows specialty physicians to benefit from incentive payments for the use of specialty-specific products. Support for the development of domestic medical isotope production, specifically American Medical Isotope Production Act of 2010 (H.R. 3276). Support for national reporting database of medical errors related to the delivery of radiation therapy.

Support for the Access to Cancer Clinical Trials Act of 2009 (S. 488, H.R. 716) to provide access to clinical trials for cancer patients. Support for health care reform provisions in the America's Healthy Future Act (H.R. 3200), the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (H.R. 3590), and the Affordable Health Choices Act (S. 1796) to reform health care through a combination of public and private approaches to cover medically necessary services; support review and development of national workforce strategy; support elimination of pre-existing condition limitations; support medical liability reform; support consumer protection from annual and lifetime insurance limits; provide funding for comparative effectiveness research; and support expanded access to and use of regular health assessments and preventive services, including early screening and detection. Support a definition for meaningful use of health care technology that allows specialty physicians to benefit from incentive payments for the use of specialty-specific products. Support for the development of domestic medical isotope production, specifically American Medical Isotope Production Act of 2010 (H.R. 3276). Support for national reporting database of medical errors related to the delivery of radiation therapy.

Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments, including support for the Medicare Physician Fairness Act of 2009 (S. 1776) and the Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act (H.R. 3961). Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act of 2009 (H.R. 1844) to expand cancer care planning, comprehensive symptom management and to authorize demonstrations for hospice and palliative care for cancer patients. Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Medicare Cancer Patient Database and Coverage Act of 2009 (H.R. 3095) to provide Medicare coverage for cancer patients. Oppose Gregg amendment to health care reform requiring public reporting of quality data. Support for the Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2009 (H.R. 3652) for the credentialing of radiation therapy technologists.

Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments, including support for the Medicare Physician Fairness Act of 2009 (S. 1776) and the Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act (H.R. 3961). Support for American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 (H.R. 4213) to delay a 21% cut to physicians' Medicare paymentsuntil 2012. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act of 2009 (H.R. 1844) to expand cancer care planning, comprehensive symptom management and to authorize demonstrations for hospice and palliative care for cancer patients. Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Medicare Cancer Patient Database and Coverage Act of 2009 (H.R. 3095) to provide Medicare coverage for cancer patients. Support for the Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2009 (H.R. 3652) for the credentialing of radiation therapy technologists.

Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments, including support for the Medicare Physician Fairness Act of 2009 (S. 1776) and the Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act (H.R. 3961). Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act of 2009 (H.R. 1844) to expand cancer care planning, comprehensive symptom management and to authorize demonstrations for hospice and palliative care for cancer patients. Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Medicare Cancer Patient Database and Coverage Act of 2009 (H.R. 3095) to provide Medicare coverage for cancer patients. Oppose Gregg amendment to health care reform requiring public reporting of quality data. Support for the Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2009 (H.R. 3652) for the credentialing of radiation therapy technologists.

Support for the Access to Cancer Clinical Trials Act of 2009 (S. 488, H.R. 716) to provide access to clinical trials for cancer patients. Support for health care reform provisions in the America's Healthy Future Act (H.R. 3200), the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (H.R. 3590), and the Affordable Health Choices Act (S. 1796) to reform health care through a combination of public and private approaches to cover medically necessary services; support review and development of national workforce strategy; support elimination of pre-existing condition limitations; support medical liability reform; support consumer protection from annual and lifetime insurance limits; provide funding for comparative effectiveness research; and support expanded access to and use of regular health assessments and preventive services, including early screening and detection. Support a definition for meaningful use of health care technology that allows specialty physicians to benefit from incentive payments for the use of specialty-specific products. Support for the development of domestic medical isotope production, specifically American Medical Isotope Production Act of 2010 (H.R. 3276). Support for national reporting database of medical errors related to the delivery of radiation therapy.

Support for the Access to Cancer Clinical Trials Act of 2009 (S. 488, H.R. 716) to provide access to clinical trials for cancer patients. Support for health care reform provisions in the America's Healthy Future Act (H.R. 3200), the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (H.R. 3590), and the Affordable Health Choices Act (S. 1796) to reform health care through a combination of public and private approaches to cover medically necessary services; support review and development of national workforce strategy; support elimination of pre-existing condition limitations; support medical liability reform; support consumer protection from annual and lifetime insurance limits; provide funding for comparative effectiveness research; and support expanded access to and use of regular health assessments and preventive services, including early screening and detection. Support a definition for meaningful use of health care technology that allows specialty physicians to benefit from incentive payments for the use of specialty-specific products. Support for the development of domestic medical isotope production, specifically American Medical Isotope Production Act of 2010 (H.R. 3276). Support for national reporting database of medical errors related to the delivery of radiation therapy.

Support for Fiscal 2011 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations (S. 3686, H.R. 3293) to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health.

Support for Fiscal 2011 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations (S. 3686, H.R. 3293) to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health.

Support for Fiscal 2011 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations (S. 3686, H.R. 3293) to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health.

Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Medicare and Medicaid Extenders Act of 2010 (H.R. 4994) to avoid a 25 percent cut to physicians' Medicare payments in 2012. Support for Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act of 2009 (H.R.1844) to expand cancer care planning, comprehensive symptom management and to authorize demonstrations for hospice and palliative care for cancer patients. Support for Medicare Cancer Patient Database and Coverage Act of 2009 (H.R. 3095) to provide Medicare coverage for cancer patients. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2010 (S. 3737, H.R. 3652).

Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services.Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Medicare and Medicaid Extenders Act of 2010 (H.R. 4994) to avoid a 25 percent cut to physicians' Medicare payments in 2012. Support for Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act of 2009 (H.R.1844) to expand cancer care planning, comprehensive symptom management and to authorize demonstrations for hospice and palliative care for cancer patients. Support for Medicare Cancer Patient Database and Coverage Act of 2009 (H.R. 3095) to provide Medicare coverage for cancer patients. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2010 (S. 3737, H.R. 3652).

Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Support for American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 (H.R. 4213) to delay a 21% cut to physicians' Medicare payments until 2012. Support for Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act of 2009 (H.R. 1844) to expand cancer care planning, comprehensive symptom management and to authorize demonstrations for hospice and palliative care for cancer patients. Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Suppor for Medicare Cancer Patient Database and Coverage Act of 2009 (H.R. 3095) to provide Medicare coverage for cancer patients. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2010 (S. 3737, H.R. 3652) for the credentialing of radiation therapy techologists.

Support for the Access to Cancer Clinical Trials Act of 2009 (S. 488, H.R. 716) to provide access to clinical trials for cancer patients. Support for health care reform provisions in the America's Healthy Future Act (H.R. 3200), the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (H.R. 3590), and the Affordable Health Choices Act (S. 1796) to reform health care through a combination of public and private approaches to cover medically necessary services; support review and development of national workforce strategy; support elimination of pre-existing condition limitations; support medical liability reform; support consumer protection from annual and lifetime insurance limits; provide funding for comparative effectiveness research; and support expanded access to and use of regular health assessments and preventive services, including early screening and detection. Support a definition for meaningful use of health care technology that allows specialty physicians to benefit from incentive payments for the use of specialty-specific products. Support for the development of domestic medical isotope production, specifically American Medical Isotope Production Act of 2010 (H.R. 3276). Support for national reporting database of medical errors related to the delivery of radiation therapy.

Support for the Access to Cancer Clinical Trials Act of 2009 (S. 488, H.R. 716) to provide access to clinical trials for cancer patients. Support for health care reform provisions in the America's Healthy Future Act (H.R. 3200), the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (H.R. 3590), and the Affordable Health Choices Act (S. 1796) to reform health care through a combination of public and private approaches to cover medically necessary services; support review and development of national workforce strategy; support elimination of pre-existing condition limitations; support medical liability reform; support consumer protection from annual and lifetime insurance limits; provide funding for comparative effectiveness research; and support expanded access to and use of regular health assessments and preventive services, including early screening and detection. Support a definition for meaningful use of health care technology that allows specialty physicians to benefit from incentive payments for the use of specialty-specific products. Support for the development of domestic medical isotope production, specifically American Medical Isotope Production Act of 2010 (H.R. 3276). Support for national reporting database of medical errors related to the delivery of radiation therapy.

Support for the Access to Cancer Clinical Trials Act of 2009 (S. 488, H.R. 716) to provide access to clinical trials for cancer patients. Support for health care reform provisions in the America's Healthy Future Act (H.R. 3200), the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (H.R. 3590), and the Affordable Health Choices Act (S. 1796) to reform health care through a combination of public and private approaches to cover medically necessary services; support review and development of national workforce strategy; support elimination of pre-existing condition limitations; support medical liability reform; support consumer protection from annual and lifetime insurance limits; provide funding for comparative effectiveness research; and support expanded access to and use of regular health assessments and preventive services, including early screening and detection. Support a definition for meaningful use of health care technology that allows specialty physicians to benefit from incentive payments for the use of specialty-specific products. Support for the development of domestic medical isotope production, specifically American Medical Isotope Production Act of 2010 (H.R. 3276). Support for national reporting database of medical errors related to the delivery of radiation therapy.

Support for the Access to Cancer Clinical Trials Act of 2009 (S. 488, H.R. 716) to provide access to clinical trials for cancer patients. Support for health care reform provisions in the America's Healthy Future Act (H.R. 3200), the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (H.R. 3590), and the Affordable Health Choices Act (S. 1796) to reform health care through a combination of public and private approaches to cover medically necessary services; support review and development of national workforce strategy; support elimination of pre-existing condition limitations; support medical liability reform; support consumer protection from annual and lifetime insurance limits; provide funding for comparative effectiveness research; and support expanded access to and use of regular health assessments and preventive services, including early screening and detection. Support a definition for meaningful use of health care technology that allows specialty physicians to benefit from incentive payments for the use of specialty-specific products. Support for the development of domestic medical isotope production, specifically American Medical Isotope Production Act of 2010 (H.R. 3276). Support for national reporting database of medical errors related to the delivery of radiation therapy.

HR 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to increase cancer research funding. H Con Res 85, FY2010 Budget Resolution to increase cancer research funding, to rebase the Medicare physician fee schedule and to close the Medicare in-office ancillary services loophole for radiation therapy services.

H Con Res 85, FY 2010 Budget Resolution to increase cancer research funding, to rebase the Medicare physician fee schedule and to close the Medicare in-office ancillary services loophole for radiation therapy services, and increase cancer research funding.

Support for legislation to reform the Medicare physician payment formulat to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Support for H.R. 3095 to provide Medicare coverage for cancer patients. Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act of 2009 (HR 1844) to expand cancer care planning, comprehensive symptom management and to authorize demonstrations for hospice and palliative care for cancer patients. Legislation to support structural changes that lead to deliverying high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for S1213 to provide funding for comparative effectiveness research.

Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments, including support for the Medicare Physician Fairness Act of 2009 (S. 1776). Advocacy to stop the 19 percent cut for radiation oncology services proposed by CMS in the 2010 proposed physician fee schedule. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act of 2009 (H.R. 1844) to expand cancer care planning, comprehensive symptom management and to authorize demonstrations for hospice and palliative care for cancer patients. Legislation to support structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for H.R. 3095 to provide Medicare coverage for cancer patients.

Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments, including support for the Medicare Physician Fairness Act of 2009 (S. 1776) and the Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act (H.R. 3961). Advocacy to stop the 19 percent cut for radiation oncology services proposed by CMS in the 2010 proposed physician fee schedule. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act of 2009 (H.R. 1844) to expand cancer care planning, comprehensive symptom management and to authorize demonstrations for hospice and palliative care for cancer patients. Legislation to support structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for H.R. 3095 to provide Medicare coverage for cancer patients. Oppose Gregg amendment to health care reform requiring public reporting of quality data. Letter to CMS regarding provider enrollment issues.

Support for legislation to reform the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act of 2009 (HR 1844) to expand cancer care planning, comprehensive symptom management and to authorize demonstrations for hospice and palliative care for cancer patients. Legislation to support structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability.

Support for legislation to reform the Medicare physician payment formulat to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Support for H.R. 3095 to provide Medicare coverage for cancer patients. Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act of 2009 (HR 1844) to expand cancer care planning, comprehensive symptom management and to authorize demonstrations for hospice and palliative care for cancer patients. Legislation to support structural changes that lead to deliverying high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for S1213 to provide funding for comparative effectiveness research.

Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments, including support for the Medicare Physician Fairness Act of 2009 (S. 1776) and the Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act (H.R. 3961). Advocacy to stop the 19 percent cut for radiation oncology services proposed by CMS in the 2010 proposed physician fee schedule. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act of 2009 (H.R. 1844) to expand cancer care planning, comprehensive symptom management and to authorize demonstrations for hospice and palliative care for cancer patients. Legislation to support structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for H.R. 3095 to provide Medicare coverage for cancer patients. Oppose Gregg amendment to health care reform requiring public reporting of quality data. Letter to CMS regarding provider enrollment issues.

Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments, including support for the Medicare Physician Fairness Act of 2009 (S. 1776). Advocacy to stop the 19 percent cut for radiation oncology services proposed by CMS in the 2010 proposed physician fee schedule. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act of 2009 (H.R. 1844) to expand cancer care planning, comprehensive symptom management and to authorize demonstrations for hospice and palliative care for cancer patients. Legislation to support structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for H.R. 3095 to provide Medicare coverage for cancer patients.

Support for the Access to Cancer Clinical Trials Act of 2009 (S. 488, H.R. 716) to provide access to clinical trials for cancer patients. Support for the 21st Century Cancer ALERT bill (S. 717) to modernize cancer research, increase access to preventative cancer services, provide cancer treatment and survivorship initiatives, and for other purposes. Support for health care reform provisions in the America's Healthy Future Act (H.R. 3200) and the Affordable Health Choices Act (S. 1796) to reform health care through a combination of public and private approaches to cover medically necessary services; support review and development of national workforce strategy; support elimination of pre-existing condition limitations; support medical liability reform; support consumer protection from annual and lifetime insurance limits; provide funding for comparative effectiveness research; and support expanded access to and use of regular health assessments and preventive services, including early screening and detection. Support a definition for meaningful use of health care technology that allows specialty physicians to benefit from incentive payments for the use of specialty-specific products. Support funding for the development of domestic medical isotope production, specifically American Medical Isotope Production Act of 2009 (H.R. 3276). Support for increasing cancer research funding, including support for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY 2010 (H.R. 3293).

Support for the Access to Cancer Clinical Trials Act of 2009 (S. 488, H.R. 716) to provide access to clinical trials for cancer patients. Support for health care reform provisions in the America's Healthy Future Act (H.R. 3200), the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (H.R. 3590), and the Affordable Health Choices Act (S. 1796) to reform health care through a combination of public and private approaches to cover medically necessary services; support review and development of national workforce strategy; support elimination of pre-existing condition limitations; support medical liability reform; support consumer protection from annual and lifetime insurance limits; provide funding for comparative effectiveness research; and support expanded access to and use of regular health assessments and preventive services, including early screening and detection. Support a definition for meaningful use of health care technology that allows specialty physicians to benefit from incentive payments for the use of specialty-specific products. Support for the development of domestic medical isotope production, specifically American Medical Isotope Production Act of 2009 (H.R. 3276). Letter to FDA supporting regulation to ensure the validity of in vitro diagnostic tests.

To protect access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and stereotactic radiosurgery. Development of domestic medical isotope production, specifically the American Medical Isotope Production Act of 2009 (H.R. 3276).

Support for the Access to Cancer Clinical Trials Act of 2009 (S. 488, H.R. 716) to provide access to clinical trials for cancer patients. Support for the 21st Century Cancer ALERT bill (S. 717) to modernize cancer research, increase access to preventative cancer services, provide cancer treatment and survivorship initiatives, and for other purposes. Support for health care reform provisions in the America's Healthy Future Act (H.R. 3200) and the Affordable Health Choices Act (S. 1796) to reform health care through a combination of public and private approaches to cover medically necessary services; support review and development of national workforce strategy; support elimination of pre-existing condition limitations; support medical liability reform; support consumer protection from annual and lifetime insurance limits; provide funding for comparative effectiveness research; and support expanded access to and use of regular health assessments and preventive services, including early screening and detection. Support a definition for meaningful use of health care technology that allows specialty physicians to benefit from incentive payments for the use of specialty-specific products. Support funding for the development of domestic medical isotope production, specifically American Medical Isotope Production Act of 2009 (H.R. 3276). Support for increasing cancer research funding, including support for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY 2010 (H.R. 3293).

To protect access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and stereotactic radiosurgery. Development of domestic medical isotope production, specifically the American Medical Isotope Production Act of 2009 (H.R. 3276).

Support for the Access to Cancer Clinical Trials Act of 2009 (S. 488, H.R. 716) to provide access to clinical trials for cancer patients. Support for health care reform provisions in the America's Healthy Future Act (H.R. 3200), the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (H.R. 3590), and the Affordable Health Choices Act (S. 1796) to reform health care through a combination of public and private approaches to cover medically necessary services; support review and development of national workforce strategy; support elimination of pre-existing condition limitations; support medical liability reform; support consumer protection from annual and lifetime insurance limits; provide funding for comparative effectiveness research; and support expanded access to and use of regular health assessments and preventive services, including early screening and detection. Support a definition for meaningful use of health care technology that allows specialty physicians to benefit from incentive payments for the use of specialty-specific products. Support for the development of domestic medical isotope production, specifically American Medical Isotope Production Act of 2009 (H.R. 3276). Letter to FDA supporting regulation to ensure the validity of in vitro diagnostic tests.

Support for the Access to Cancer Clinical Trials Act of 2009 (S. 488, H.R. 716) to provide access to clinical trials for cancer patients. Support for the 21st Century Cancer ALERT bill (S. 717) to modernize cancer research, increase access to preventative cancer services, provide cancer treatment and survivorship initiatives, and for other purposes. Support for health care reform provisions in the America's Healthy Future Act (H.R. 3200) and the Affordable Health Choices Act (S. 1796) to reform health care through a combination of public and private approaches to cover medically necessary services; support review and development of national workforce strategy; support elimination of pre-existing condition limitations; support medical liability reform; support consumer protection from annual and lifetime insurance limits; provide funding for comparative effectiveness research; and support expanded access to and use of regular health assessments and preventive services, including early screening and detection. Support a definition for meaningful use of health care technology that allows specialty physicians to benefit from incentive payments for the use of specialty-specific products. Support funding for the development of domestic medical isotope production, specifically American Medical Isotope Production Act of 2009 (H.R. 3276). Support for increasing cancer research funding, including support for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY 2010 (H.R. 3293).

Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments, including support for the Medicare Physician Fairness Act of 2009 (S. 1776) and the Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act (H.R. 3961). Advocacy to stop the 19 percent cut for radiation oncology services proposed by CMS in the 2010 proposed physician fee schedule. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act of 2009 (H.R. 1844) to expand cancer care planning, comprehensive symptom management and to authorize demonstrations for hospice and palliative care for cancer patients. Legislation to support structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for H.R. 3095 to provide Medicare coverage for cancer patients. Oppose Gregg amendment to health care reform requiring public reporting of quality data. Letter to CMS regarding provider enrollment issues.

Review of brachytherapy treatments at Philadelphia VA and testimony to promote brachytherapy as a safe cancer treatment option. Support for the Veterans' Health and Radiation Safety Act (H.R. 4062) to ensure oversight of radiation oncology procedures are carried out in an effective and efficient manner while maintaining patient safety.

Support for the Access to Cancer Clinical Trials Act of 2009 (S. 488, H.R. 716) to provide access to clinical trials for cancer patients. Support for the 21st Century Cancer ALERT bill (S. 717) to modernize cancer research, increase access to preventative cancer services, provide cancer treatment and survivorship initiatives, and for other purposes. Support for health care reform provisions in the America's Healthy Future Act (H.R. 3200) and the Affordable Health Choices Act (S. 1796) to reform health care through a combination of public and private approaches to cover medically necessary services; support review and development of national workforce strategy; support elimination of pre-existing condition limitations; support medical liability reform; support consumer protection from annual and lifetime insurance limits; provide funding for comparative effectiveness research; and support expanded access to and use of regular health assessments and preventive services, including early screening and detection. Support a definition for meaningful use of health care technology that allows specialty physicians to benefit from incentive payments for the use of specialty-specific products. Support funding for the development of domestic medical isotope production, specifically American Medical Isotope Production Act of 2009 (H.R. 3276). Support for increasing cancer research funding, including support for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY 2010 (H.R. 3293).

Support for legislation to reform health care through a combination of public and private approaches to cover medically necessary services, support review and development of national workforce strategy including elimination of pre-existing condition limitations. Support for health care reform provisions in the Affordable Health Choices Act such as consumer protection from annual and lifetime insurance limits and expanded access to and use of regular health assessments and preventive services, including early screening and detection. Support of funding for the Caroline Pryce Walker Conquer Childhood Cancer Act (P.L. 110-285) in the FY 2010 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. Support funding for the development of domestic medical isotope production. Support for the Access to Cancer Clinical Trials Act of 2009 (S. 488, H.R. 716) to provide access to clinical trials for cancer patients. Support of health care reform legislation. Support for the 21st Century Cancer ALERT bill (S 717) to modernize cancer research, increase access to preventative cancer services, provide cancer treatment and survivorship initiatives, and for other purposes.

Support for the Access to Cancer Clinical Trials Act of 2009 (S. 488, H.R. 716) to provide access to clinical trials for cancer patients. Support for health care reform provisions in the America's Healthy Future Act (H.R. 3200), the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (H.R. 3590), and the Affordable Health Choices Act (S. 1796) to reform health care through a combination of public and private approaches to cover medically necessary services; support review and development of national workforce strategy; support elimination of pre-existing condition limitations; support medical liability reform; support consumer protection from annual and lifetime insurance limits; provide funding for comparative effectiveness research; and support expanded access to and use of regular health assessments and preventive services, including early screening and detection. Support a definition for meaningful use of health care technology that allows specialty physicians to benefit from incentive payments for the use of specialty-specific products. Support for the development of domestic medical isotope production, specifically American Medical Isotope Production Act of 2009 (H.R. 3276). Letter to FDA supporting regulation to ensure the validity of in vitro diagnostic tests.

Support for legislation to reform the Medicare physician payment formulat to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Support for H.R. 3095 to provide Medicare coverage for cancer patients. Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act of 2009 (HR 1844) to expand cancer care planning, comprehensive symptom management and to authorize demonstrations for hospice and palliative care for cancer patients. Legislation to support structural changes that lead to deliverying high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for S1213 to provide funding for comparative effectiveness research.

Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments, including support for the Medicare Physician Fairness Act of 2009 (S. 1776) and the Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act (H.R. 3961). Advocacy to stop the 19 percent cut for radiation oncology services proposed by CMS in the 2010 proposed physician fee schedule. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act of 2009 (H.R. 1844) to expand cancer care planning, comprehensive symptom management and to authorize demonstrations for hospice and palliative care for cancer patients. Legislation to support structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for H.R. 3095 to provide Medicare coverage for cancer patients. Oppose Gregg amendment to health care reform requiring public reporting of quality data. Letter to CMS regarding provider enrollment issues.

Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments, including support for the Medicare Physician Fairness Act of 2009 (S. 1776). Advocacy to stop the 19 percent cut for radiation oncology services proposed by CMS in the 2010 proposed physician fee schedule. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act of 2009 (H.R. 1844) to expand cancer care planning, comprehensive symptom management and to authorize demonstrations for hospice and palliative care for cancer patients. Legislation to support structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for H.R. 3095 to provide Medicare coverage for cancer patients.

Support for the Access to Cancer Clinical Trials Act of 2009 (S. 488, H.R. 716) to provide access to clinical trials for cancer patients. Support for the 21st Century Cancer ALERT bill (S. 717) to modernize cancer research, increase access to preventative cancer services, provide cancer treatment and survivorship initiatives, and for other purposes. Support for health care reform provisions in the America's Healthy Future Act (H.R. 3200) and the Affordable Health Choices Act (S. 1796) to reform health care through a combination of public and private approaches to cover medically necessary services; support review and development of national workforce strategy; support elimination of pre-existing condition limitations; support medical liability reform; support consumer protection from annual and lifetime insurance limits; provide funding for comparative effectiveness research; and support expanded access to and use of regular health assessments and preventive services, including early screening and detection. Support a definition for meaningful use of health care technology that allows specialty physicians to benefit from incentive payments for the use of specialty-specific products. Support funding for the development of domestic medical isotope production, specifically American Medical Isotope Production Act of 2009 (H.R. 3276). Support for increasing cancer research funding, including support for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY 2010 (H.R. 3293).

Support for the Access to Cancer Clinical Trials Act of 2009 (S. 488, H.R. 716) to provide access to clinical trials for cancer patients. Support for health care reform provisions in the America's Healthy Future Act (H.R. 3200), the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (H.R. 3590), and the Affordable Health Choices Act (S. 1796) to reform health care through a combination of public and private approaches to cover medically necessary services; support review and development of national workforce strategy; support elimination of pre-existing condition limitations; support medical liability reform; support consumer protection from annual and lifetime insurance limits; provide funding for comparative effectiveness research; and support expanded access to and use of regular health assessments and preventive services, including early screening and detection. Support a definition for meaningful use of health care technology that allows specialty physicians to benefit from incentive payments for the use of specialty-specific products. Support for the development of domestic medical isotope production, specifically American Medical Isotope Production Act of 2009 (H.R. 3276). Letter to FDA supporting regulation to ensure the validity of in vitro diagnostic tests.

Support for legislation to reform health care through a combination of public and private approaches to cover medically necessary services, support review and development of national workforce strategy including elimination of pre-existing condition limitations. Support for health care reform provisions in the Affordable Health Choices Act such as consumer protection from annual and lifetime insurance limits and expanded access to and use of regular health assessments and preventive services, including early screening and detection. Support of funding for the Caroline Pryce Walker Conquer Childhood Cancer Act (P.L. 110-285) in the FY 2010 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. Support funding for the development of domestic medical isotope production. Support for the Access to Cancer Clinical Trials Act of 2009 (S. 488, H.R. 716) to provide access to clinical trials for cancer patients. Support of health care reform legislation. Support for the 21st Century Cancer ALERT bill (S 717) to modernize cancer research, increase access to preventative cancer services, provide cancer treatment and survivorship initiatives, and for other purposes.

Support for the Access to Cancer Clinical Trials Act of 2009 (S. 488, H.R. 716) to provide access to clinical trials for cancer patients. Support for health care reform provisions in the America's Healthy Future Act (H.R. 3200), the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (H.R. 3590), and the Affordable Health Choices Act (S. 1796) to reform health care through a combination of public and private approaches to cover medically necessary services; support review and development of national workforce strategy; support elimination of pre-existing condition limitations; support medical liability reform; support consumer protection from annual and lifetime insurance limits; provide funding for comparative effectiveness research; and support expanded access to and use of regular health assessments and preventive services, including early screening and detection. Support a definition for meaningful use of health care technology that allows specialty physicians to benefit from incentive payments for the use of specialty-specific products. Support for the development of domestic medical isotope production, specifically American Medical Isotope Production Act of 2009 (H.R. 3276). Letter to FDA supporting regulation to ensure the validity of in vitro diagnostic tests.

Support for the Access to Cancer Clinical Trials Act of 2009 (S. 488, H.R. 716) to provide access to clinical trials for cancer patients. Support for the 21st Century Cancer ALERT bill (S. 717) to modernize cancer research, increase access to preventative cancer services, provide cancer treatment and survivorship initiatives, and for other purposes. Support for health care reform provisions in the America's Healthy Future Act (H.R. 3200) and the Affordable Health Choices Act (S. 1796) to reform health care through a combination of public and private approaches to cover medically necessary services; support review and development of national workforce strategy; support elimination of pre-existing condition limitations; support medical liability reform; support consumer protection from annual and lifetime insurance limits; provide funding for comparative effectiveness research; and support expanded access to and use of regular health assessments and preventive services, including early screening and detection. Support a definition for meaningful use of health care technology that allows specialty physicians to benefit from incentive payments for the use of specialty-specific products. Support funding for the development of domestic medical isotope production, specifically American Medical Isotope Production Act of 2009 (H.R. 3276). Support for increasing cancer research funding, including support for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY 2010 (H.R. 3293).

Support for legislation to reform health care through a combination of public and private approaches to cover medically necessary services, support review and development of national workforce strategy including elimination of pre-existing condition limitations. Support for health care reform provisions in the Affordable Health Choices Act such as consumer protection from annual and lifetime insurance limits and expanded access to and use of regular health assessments and preventive services, including early screening and detection. Support of funding for the Caroline Pryce Walker Conquer Childhood Cancer Act (P.L. 110-285) in the FY 2010 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. Support funding for the development of domestic medical isotope production. Support for the Access to Cancer Clinical Trials Act of 2009 (S. 488, H.R. 716) to provide access to clinical trials for cancer patients. Support of health care reform legislation. Support for the 21st Century Cancer ALERT bill (S 717) to modernize cancer research, increase access to preventative cancer services, provide cancer treatment and survivorship initiatives, and for other purposes.

Support for legislation to reform health care through a combination of public and private approaches to cover medically necessary services. S 717, 21st Century Cancer ALERT bill to modernize cancer research, increase access to preventative cancer services, provide cancer treatment and survivorship initiatives, and for other purposes.

Support for the Access to Cancer Clinical Trials Act of 2009 (S. 488, H.R. 716) to provide access to clinical trials for cancer patients. Support for the 21st Century Cancer ALERT bill (S. 717) to modernize cancer research, increase access to preventative cancer services, provide cancer treatment and survivorship initiatives, and for other purposes. Support for health care reform provisions in the America's Healthy Future Act (H.R. 3200) and the Affordable Health Choices Act (S. 1796) to reform health care through a combination of public and private approaches to cover medically necessary services; support review and development of national workforce strategy; support elimination of pre-existing condition limitations; support medical liability reform; support consumer protection from annual and lifetime insurance limits; provide funding for comparative effectiveness research; and support expanded access to and use of regular health assessments and preventive services, including early screening and detection. Support a definition for meaningful use of health care technology that allows specialty physicians to benefit from incentive payments for the use of specialty-specific products. Support funding for the development of domestic medical isotope production, specifically American Medical Isotope Production Act of 2009 (H.R. 3276). Support for increasing cancer research funding, including support for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY 2010 (H.R. 3293).

Support for the Access to Cancer Clinical Trials Act of 2009 (S. 488, H.R. 716) to provide access to clinical trials for cancer patients. Support for health care reform provisions in the America's Healthy Future Act (H.R. 3200), the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (H.R. 3590), and the Affordable Health Choices Act (S. 1796) to reform health care through a combination of public and private approaches to cover medically necessary services; support review and development of national workforce strategy; support elimination of pre-existing condition limitations; support medical liability reform; support consumer protection from annual and lifetime insurance limits; provide funding for comparative effectiveness research; and support expanded access to and use of regular health assessments and preventive services, including early screening and detection. Support a definition for meaningful use of health care technology that allows specialty physicians to benefit from incentive payments for the use of specialty-specific products. Support for the development of domestic medical isotope production, specifically American Medical Isotope Production Act of 2009 (H.R. 3276). Letter to FDA supporting regulation to ensure the validity of in vitro diagnostic tests.

Support for legislation to reform health care through a combination of public and private approaches to cover medically necessary services HR 6791 (National Cancer Fund Act of 2008) to increase federal taxes on tobacco products and dedicate these revenues to increase cancer research funding HR 3014 (Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2007) to expand culturally and linguistically appropriate health care service and to address racial and ethnic disparities Anticipated legislation from Senators Kennedy and Hutchinson to address the unique cancer needs of patients and to renew and revive programs to cure cancer Encourging President-elect Obama to appoint highly qualified individuals to key positions such as the Secretary of HHS, Commissioner of FDA, and Director of NIH S. 2999/HR 2676 (Access to Cancer Clinical Trials Act of 2007) to amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group and individual health insurance coverage and group health plans to provide coverage for individuals participating in approved cancer clinical trials.

Support for legislation to reform health care through a combination of public and private approaches to cover medically necessary services HR 6791 (National Cancer Fund Act of 2008) to increase federal taxes on tobacco products and dedicate these revenues to increase cancer research funding HR 3014 (Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2007) to expand culturally and linguistically appropriate health care service and to address racial and ethnic disparities Anticipated legislation from Senators Kennedy and Hutchinson to address the unique cancer needs of patients and to renew and revive programs to cure cancer Encourging President-elect Obama to appoint highly qualified individuals to key positions such as the Secretary of HHS, Commissioner of FDA, and Director of NIH S. 2999/HR 2676 (Access to Cancer Clinical Trials Act of 2007) to amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group and individual health insurance coverage and group health plans to provide coverage for individuals participating in approved cancer clinical trials.