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ROCR Value Based Program Act
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Oppose CMS's "efficiency adjustment" 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates Support for H.R. 2120 and S. 1031, a bill to modernize radiation oncology reimbursement - The Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value Based Program Act of 2025 Support for H.R. 879, to fix Medicare Physician Fee Schedule's physician payment reimbursement cuts Support H.R.3514, S.1816, the Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act Support for H.R. 6160, Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act Support for H.R. 9693, Patients First Act
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AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY via AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
2026 · third_quarter · Q3
FY2027 LHHS Appropriations bill-funding for NIH/NCI Access to radioactive isotopes Support for NRC Commissioner nominee to have medical background Radiation Oncology reimbursement Policy initiatives designed to increase transparency in the prior authorization process Efforts to educate legislators about unintended consequences associated with rate setting for health care services Preserve current training and experience requirements for radiopharmaceuticals Support current NRC medical event reporting regulations and patient safety protocols without additional requirements for extravasations
Source: Senate LDA
Oppose CMS's "efficiency adjustment" 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates Support for H.R. 2120 and S. 1031, a bill to modernize radiation oncology reimbursement - The Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value Based Program Act of 2025 Support for H.R. 879, to fix Medicare Physician Fee Schedule's physician payment reimbursement cuts Support H.R.3514, S.1816, the Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act Support for H.R. 6160, Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act
ROCR Value Based Program Act
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Oppose CMS's "efficiency adjustment" 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates Support for H.R. 2120 and S. 1031, a bill to modernize radiation oncology reimbursement - The Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value Based Program Act of 2025 Support for H.R. 879, to fix Medicare Physician Fee Schedule's physician payment reimbursement cuts Support H.R.3514, S.1816, the Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act Support for H.R. 6160, Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act
Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Oppose CMS's "efficiency adjustment" 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates Support for H.R. 2120 and S. 1031, a bill to modernize radiation oncology reimbursement - The Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value Based Program Act of 2025 Support for H.R. 879, to fix Medicare Physician Fee Schedule's physician payment reimbursement cuts Support H.R.3514, S.1816, the Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act Support for H.R. 6160, Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act
Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Oppose CMS's "efficiency adjustment" 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates Support for H.R. 2120 and S. 1031, a bill to modernize radiation oncology reimbursement - The Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value Based Program Act of 2025 Support for H.R. 879, to fix Medicare Physician Fee Schedule's physician payment reimbursement cuts Support H.R.3514, S.1816, the Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act Support for H.R. 6160, Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act Support for H.R. 9693, Patients First Act
Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Oppose CMS's "efficiency adjustment" 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates Support for H.R. 2120 and S. 1031, a bill to modernize radiation oncology reimbursement - The Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value Based Program Act of 2025 Support for H.R. 879, to fix Medicare Physician Fee Schedule's physician payment reimbursement cuts Support H.R.3514, S.1816, the Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act Support for H.R. 6160, Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act
Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Oppose CMS's "efficiency adjustment" 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates Support for H.R. 2120 and S. 1031, a bill to modernize radiation oncology reimbursement - The Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value Based Program Act of 2025 Support for H.R. 879, to fix Medicare Physician Fee Schedule's physician payment reimbursement cuts Support H.R.3514, S.1816, the Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act Support for H.R. 6160, Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act
Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Oppose CMS's "efficiency adjustment" 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates Support for H.R. 2120 and S. 1031, a bill to modernize radiation oncology reimbursement - The Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value Based Program Act of 2025 Support for H.R. 879, to fix Medicare Physician Fee Schedule's physician payment reimbursement cuts Support H.R.3514, S.1816, the Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act Support for H.R. 6160, Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act
Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Oppose CMS's "efficiency adjustment" 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates Support for H.R. 2120 and S. 1031, a bill to modernize radiation oncology reimbursement - The Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value Based Program Act of 2025 Support for H.R. 879, to fix Medicare Physician Fee Schedule's physician payment reimbursement cuts Support H.R.3514, S.1816, the Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act Support for H.R. 6160, Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act Support for H.R. 9693, Patients First Act
Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Oppose CMS's "efficiency adjustment" 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates Support for H.R. 2120 and S. 1031, a bill to modernize radiation oncology reimbursement - The Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value Based Program Act of 2025 Support for H.R. 879, to fix Medicare Physician Fee Schedule's physician payment reimbursement cuts Support H.R.3514, S.1816, the Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act Support for H.R. 6160, Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act
Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Oppose CMS's "efficiency adjustment" 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates Support for H.R. 2120 and S. 1031, a bill to modernize radiation oncology reimbursement - The Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value Based Program Act of 2025 Support for H.R. 879, to fix Medicare Physician Fee Schedule's physician payment reimbursement cuts Support H.R.3514, S.1816, the Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act Support for H.R. 6160, Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act
Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Oppose CMS's "efficiency adjustment" 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates Support for H.R. 2120 and S. 1031, a bill to modernize radiation oncology reimbursement - The Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value Based Program Act of 2025 Support for H.R. 879, to fix Medicare Physician Fee Schedule's physician payment reimbursement cuts Support H.R.3514, S.1816, the Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act Support for H.R. 6160, Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act Support for H.R. 9693, Patients First Act
Patients First Act of 2026
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Oppose CMS's "efficiency adjustment" 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates Support for H.R. 2120 and S. 1031, a bill to modernize radiation oncology reimbursement - The Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value Based Program Act of 2025 Support for H.R. 879, to fix Medicare Physician Fee Schedule's physician payment reimbursement cuts Support H.R.3514, S.1816, the Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act Support for H.R. 6160, Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act Support for H.R. 9693, Patients First Act
ROCR Value Based Program Act
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Oppose CMS's "efficiency adjustment" 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates Support for H.R. 2120 and S. 1031, a bill to modernize radiation oncology reimbursement - The Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value Based Program Act of 2025 Support for H.R. 879, to fix Medicare Physician Fee Schedule's physician payment reimbursement cuts Support H.R.3514, S.1816, the Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act Support for H.R. 6160, Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act
ROCR Value Based Program Act
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Oppose CMS's "efficiency adjustment" 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates Support for H.R. 2120 and S. 1031, a bill to modernize radiation oncology reimbursement - The Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value Based Program Act of 2025 Support for H.R. 879, to fix Medicare Physician Fee Schedule's physician payment reimbursement cuts Support H.R.3514, S.1816, the Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act Support for H.R. 6160, Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act Support for H.R. 9693, Patients First Act
ROCR Value Based Program Act
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Oppose CMS's "efficiency adjustment" 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates Support for H.R. 2120 and S. 1031, a bill to modernize radiation oncology reimbursement - The Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value Based Program Act of 2025 Support for H.R. 879, to fix Medicare Physician Fee Schedule's physician payment reimbursement cuts Support H.R.3514, S.1816, the Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act Support for H.R. 6160, Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act
Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Oppose CMS's "efficiency adjustment" 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates Support for H.R. 2120 and S. 1031, a bill to modernize radiation oncology reimbursement - The Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value Based Program Act of 2025 Support for H.R. 879, to fix Medicare Physician Fee Schedule's physician payment reimbursement cuts Support H.R.3514, S.1816, the Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act Support for H.R. 6160, Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act
Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Oppose CMS's "efficiency adjustment" 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates Support for H.R. 2120 and S. 1031, a bill to modernize radiation oncology reimbursement - The Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value Based Program Act of 2025 Support for H.R. 879, to fix Medicare Physician Fee Schedule's physician payment reimbursement cuts Support H.R.3514, S.1816, the Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act Support for H.R. 6160, Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act Support for H.R. 9693, Patients First Act
Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Oppose CMS's "efficiency adjustment" 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates Support for H.R. 2120 and S. 1031, a bill to modernize radiation oncology reimbursement - The Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value Based Program Act of 2025 Support for H.R. 879, to fix Medicare Physician Fee Schedule's physician payment reimbursement cuts Support H.R.3514, S.1816, the Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act Support for H.R. 6160, Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act
ROCR Value Based Program Act
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates Support for H.R. 6683, to fix the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule physician payment reimbursement cut Support for H.R. 2120 and S. 1031, a bill to modernize radiation oncology reimbursement - The Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value Based Program Act of 2025 Support for H.R. 879, to fix Medicare Physician Fee Schedule's physician payment reimbursement cuts in 2025
ROCR Value Based Program Act
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Oppose CMS's "efficiency adjustment" 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates Support for H.R. 2120 and S. 1031, a bill to modernize radiation oncology reimbursement - The Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value Based Program Act of 2025 Support for H.R. 879, to fix Medicare Physician Fee Schedule's physician payment reimbursement cuts in 2025 Support H.R.3514, S.1816, the Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act Support for H.R. 6160, Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act
ROCR Value Based Program Act
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates Support for H.R. 2120 and S. 1031, a bill to modernize radiation oncology reimbursement - The Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value Based Program Act of 2025 Support for H.R. 879, to fix Medicare Physician Fee Schedule's physician payment reimbursement cuts in 2025
ROCR Value Based Program Act
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates Support for H.R. 2120 and S. 1031, a bill to modernize radiation oncology reimbursement - The Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value Based Program Act of 2025 Support for H.R. 879, to fix Medicare Physician Fee Schedule's physician payment reimbursement cuts in 2025
Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Oppose CMS's "efficiency adjustment" 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates Support for H.R. 2120 and S. 1031, a bill to modernize radiation oncology reimbursement - The Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value Based Program Act of 2025 Support for H.R. 879, to fix Medicare Physician Fee Schedule's physician payment reimbursement cuts in 2025 Support H.R.3514, S.1816, the Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act Support for H.R. 6160, Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act
Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Oppose CMS's "efficiency adjustment" 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates Support for H.R. 2120 and S. 1031, a bill to modernize radiation oncology reimbursement - The Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value Based Program Act of 2025 Support for H.R. 879, to fix Medicare Physician Fee Schedule's physician payment reimbursement cuts in 2025 Support H.R.3514, S.1816, the Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act Support for H.R. 6160, Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act
Safer Schools Act of 2025
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates Support for H.R. 6683, to fix the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule physician payment reimbursement cut Support for H.R. 2120 and S. 1031, a bill to modernize radiation oncology reimbursement - The Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value Based Program Act of 2025 Support for H.R. 879, to fix Medicare Physician Fee Schedule's physician payment reimbursement cuts in 2025
Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates Support for H.R. 2120 and S. 1031, a bill to modernize radiation oncology reimbursement - The Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value Based Program Act of 2025 Support for H.R. 879, to fix Medicare Physician Fee Schedule's physician payment reimbursement cuts in 2025
Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates Support for H.R. 2120 and S. 1031, a bill to modernize radiation oncology reimbursement - The Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value Based Program Act of 2025 Support for H.R. 879, to fix Medicare Physician Fee Schedule's physician payment reimbursement cuts in 2025
Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates Support for H.R. 6683, to fix the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule physician payment reimbursement cut Support for H.R. 2120 and S. 1031, a bill to modernize radiation oncology reimbursement - The Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value Based Program Act of 2025 Support for H.R. 879, to fix Medicare Physician Fee Schedule's physician payment reimbursement cuts in 2025
Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Oppose CMS's "efficiency adjustment" 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates Support for H.R. 2120 and S. 1031, a bill to modernize radiation oncology reimbursement - The Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value Based Program Act of 2025 Support for H.R. 879, to fix Medicare Physician Fee Schedule's physician payment reimbursement cuts in 2025 Support H.R.3514, S.1816, the Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act Support for H.R. 6160, Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act
ROCR Value Based Program Act
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates Support for H.R. 6683, to fix the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule physician payment reimbursement cut Support for H.R. 2120 and S. 1031, a bill to modernize radiation oncology reimbursement - The Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value Based Program Act of 2025 Support for H.R. 879, to fix Medicare Physician Fee Schedule's physician payment reimbursement cuts in 2025
ROCR Value Based Program Act
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Oppose CMS's "efficiency adjustment" 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates Support for H.R. 2120 and S. 1031, a bill to modernize radiation oncology reimbursement - The Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value Based Program Act of 2025 Support for H.R. 879, to fix Medicare Physician Fee Schedule's physician payment reimbursement cuts in 2025 Support H.R.3514, S.1816, the Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act Support for H.R. 6160, Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act
ROCR Value Based Program Act
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates Support for H.R. 2120 and S. 1031, a bill to modernize radiation oncology reimbursement - The Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value Based Program Act of 2025 Support for H.R. 879, to fix Medicare Physician Fee Schedule's physician payment reimbursement cuts in 2025
ROCR Value Based Program Act
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates Support for H.R. 2120 and S. 1031, a bill to modernize radiation oncology reimbursement - The Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value Based Program Act of 2025 Support for H.R. 879, to fix Medicare Physician Fee Schedule's physician payment reimbursement cuts in 2025
Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Oppose CMS's "efficiency adjustment" 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates Support for H.R. 2120 and S. 1031, a bill to modernize radiation oncology reimbursement - The Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value Based Program Act of 2025 Support for H.R. 879, to fix Medicare Physician Fee Schedule's physician payment reimbursement cuts in 2025 Support H.R.3514, S.1816, the Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act Support for H.R. 6160, Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act
REDI Act
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for waiving budget neutrality adjustments with evaluation and management code changes Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates by supporting H.R. 3674 to provide relief and stability in Medicare payments Support for H.R. 1202 for resident education deferred interest Support for H.R. 2474 to add inflationary updates to the MPFS Support for H.R. 2761 to defer loan payments for specialty physicians in rural areas Support for H.R. 6683, to fix the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule physician payment reimbursement cut Support for H.R. 6800, a bill to increase pay cap for therapeutic medical physicists of the Department of Veterans Affairs Support for H.R. 8404 and S. 4330, a bill to modernize radiation oncology reimbursement - The Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value-Based Program Act of 2024
REDI Act
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for waiving budget neutrality adjustments with evaluation and management code changes Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates by supporting H.R. 3674 to provide relief and stability in Medicare payments Support for H.R. 1202 for resident education deferred interest Support for H.R. 2474 to add inflationary updates to the MPFS Support for H.R. 2761 to defer loan payments for specialty physicians in rural areas Support for H.R. 6683, to fix the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule physician payment reimbursement cut Support for H.R. 6800, a bill to increase pay cap for therapeutic medical physicists of the Department of Veterans Affairs Support for H.R. 8404 and S. 4330, a bill to modernize radiation oncology reimbursement - The Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value-Based Program Act of 2024
REDI Act
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for waiving budget neutrality adjustments with evaluation and management code changes Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates by supporting H.R. 3674 to provide relief and stability in Medicare payments Support for H.R. 1202 for resident education deferred interest Support for H.R. 2474 to add inflationary updates to the MPFS Support for H.R. 2761 to defer loan payments for specialty physicians in rural areas Support for H.R. 6683, to fix the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule physician payment reimbursement cut Support for H.R. 6800, a bill to increase pay cap for therapeutic medical physicists of the Department of Veterans Affairs Support for H.R. 8404 and S. 4330, a bill to modernize radiation oncology reimbursement - The Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value-Based Program Act of 2024
REDI Act
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for waiving budget neutrality adjustments with evaluation and management code changes Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates by supporting H.R. 3674 to provide relief and stability in Medicare payments Support for H.R. 1202 for resident education deferred interest Support for H.R. 2474 to add inflationary updates to the MPFS Support for H.R. 2761 to defer loan payments for specialty physicians in rural areas Support for H.R. 6683, to fix the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule physician payment reimbursement cut Support H.R. 6800, a bill to increase pay cap for therapeutic medical physicists of the Department of Veterans Affairs
Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for waiving budget neutrality adjustments with evaluation and management code changes Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates by supporting H.R. 3674 to provide relief and stability in Medicare payments Support for H.R. 1202 for resident education deferred interest Support for H.R. 2474 to add inflationary updates to the MPFS Support for H.R. 2761 to defer loan payments for specialty physicians in rural areas Support for H.R. 6683, to fix the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule physician payment reimbursement cut Support for H.R. 6800, a bill to increase pay cap for therapeutic medical physicists of the Department of Veterans Affairs Support for H.R. 8404 and S. 4330, a bill to modernize radiation oncology reimbursement - The Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value-Based Program Act of 2024
Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for waiving budget neutrality adjustments with evaluation and management code changes Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates by supporting H.R. 3674 to provide relief and stability in Medicare payments Support for H.R. 1202 for resident education deferred interest Support for H.R. 2474 to add inflationary updates to the MPFS Support for H.R. 2761 to defer loan payments for specialty physicians in rural areas Support for H.R. 6683, to fix the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule physician payment reimbursement cut Support for H.R. 6800, a bill to increase pay cap for therapeutic medical physicists of the Department of Veterans Affairs Support for H.R. 8404 and S. 4330, a bill to modernize radiation oncology reimbursement - The Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value-Based Program Act of 2024
Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for waiving budget neutrality adjustments with evaluation and management code changes Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates by supporting H.R. 3674 to provide relief and stability in Medicare payments Support for H.R. 1202 for resident education deferred interest Support for H.R. 2474 to add inflationary updates to the MPFS Support for H.R. 2761 to defer loan payments for specialty physicians in rural areas Support for H.R. 6683, to fix the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule physician payment reimbursement cut Support for H.R. 6800, a bill to increase pay cap for therapeutic medical physicists of the Department of Veterans Affairs Support for H.R. 8404 and S. 4330, a bill to modernize radiation oncology reimbursement - The Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value-Based Program Act of 2024
Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for waiving budget neutrality adjustments with evaluation and management code changes Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates by supporting H.R. 3674 to provide relief and stability in Medicare payments Support for H.R. 1202 for resident education deferred interest Support for H.R. 2474 to add inflationary updates to the MPFS Support for H.R. 2761 to defer loan payments for specialty physicians in rural areas Support for H.R. 6683, to fix the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule physician payment reimbursement cut Support H.R. 6800, a bill to increase pay cap for therapeutic medical physicists of the Department of Veterans Affairs
SPARC Act
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for waiving budget neutrality adjustments with evaluation and management code changes Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates by supporting H.R. 3674 to provide relief and stability in Medicare payments Support for H.R. 1202 for resident education deferred interest Support for H.R. 2474 to add inflationary updates to the MPFS Support for H.R. 2761 to defer loan payments for specialty physicians in rural areas Support for H.R. 6683, to fix the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule physician payment reimbursement cut Support for H.R. 6800, a bill to increase pay cap for therapeutic medical physicists of the Department of Veterans Affairs Support for H.R. 8404 and S. 4330, a bill to modernize radiation oncology reimbursement - The Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value-Based Program Act of 2024
SPARC Act
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for waiving budget neutrality adjustments with evaluation and management code changes Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates by supporting H.R. 3674 to provide relief and stability in Medicare payments Support for H.R. 1202 for resident education deferred interest Support for H.R. 2474 to add inflationary updates to the MPFS Support for H.R. 2761 to defer loan payments for specialty physicians in rural areas Support for H.R. 6683, to fix the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule physician payment reimbursement cut Support for H.R. 6800, a bill to increase pay cap for therapeutic medical physicists of the Department of Veterans Affairs Support for H.R. 8404 and S. 4330, a bill to modernize radiation oncology reimbursement - The Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value-Based Program Act of 2024
SPARC Act
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for waiving budget neutrality adjustments with evaluation and management code changes Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates by supporting H.R. 3674 to provide relief and stability in Medicare payments Support for H.R. 1202 for resident education deferred interest Support for H.R. 2474 to add inflationary updates to the MPFS Support for H.R. 2761 to defer loan payments for specialty physicians in rural areas Support for H.R. 6683, to fix the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule physician payment reimbursement cut Support H.R. 6800, a bill to increase pay cap for therapeutic medical physicists of the Department of Veterans Affairs
SPARC Act
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for waiving budget neutrality adjustments with evaluation and management code changes Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates by supporting H.R. 3674 to provide relief and stability in Medicare payments Support for H.R. 1202 for resident education deferred interest Support for H.R. 2474 to add inflationary updates to the MPFS Support for H.R. 2761 to defer loan payments for specialty physicians in rural areas Support for H.R. 6683, to fix the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule physician payment reimbursement cut Support for H.R. 6800, a bill to increase pay cap for therapeutic medical physicists of the Department of Veterans Affairs Support for H.R. 8404 and S. 4330, a bill to modernize radiation oncology reimbursement - The Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value-Based Program Act of 2024
Providing Relief and Stability for Medicare Patients Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for waiving budget neutrality adjustments with evaluation and management code changes Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates by supporting H.R. 3674 to provide relief and stability in Medicare payments Support for H.R. 1202 for resident education deferred interest Support for H.R. 2474 to add inflationary updates to the MPFS Support for H.R. 2761 to defer loan payments for specialty physicians in rural areas Support for H.R. 6683, to fix the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule physician payment reimbursement cut Support H.R. 6800, a bill to increase pay cap for therapeutic medical physicists of the Department of Veterans Affairs
Providing Relief and Stability for Medicare Patients Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for waiving budget neutrality adjustments with evaluation and management code changes Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates by supporting H.R. 3674 to provide relief and stability in Medicare payments Support for H.R. 1202 for resident education deferred interest Support for H.R. 2474 to add inflationary updates to the MPFS Support for H.R. 2761 to defer loan payments for specialty physicians in rural areas Support for H.R. 6683, to fix the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule physician payment reimbursement cut Support for H.R. 6800, a bill to increase pay cap for therapeutic medical physicists of the Department of Veterans Affairs Support for H.R. 8404 and S. 4330, a bill to modernize radiation oncology reimbursement - The Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value-Based Program Act of 2024
Providing Relief and Stability for Medicare Patients Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for waiving budget neutrality adjustments with evaluation and management code changes Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates by supporting H.R. 3674 to provide relief and stability in Medicare payments Support for H.R. 1202 for resident education deferred interest Support for H.R. 2474 to add inflationary updates to the MPFS Support for H.R. 2761 to defer loan payments for specialty physicians in rural areas Support for H.R. 6683, to fix the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule physician payment reimbursement cut Support for H.R. 6800, a bill to increase pay cap for therapeutic medical physicists of the Department of Veterans Affairs Support for H.R. 8404 and S. 4330, a bill to modernize radiation oncology reimbursement - The Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value-Based Program Act of 2024
Providing Relief and Stability for Medicare Patients Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for waiving budget neutrality adjustments with evaluation and management code changes Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates by supporting H.R. 3674 to provide relief and stability in Medicare payments Support for H.R. 1202 for resident education deferred interest Support for H.R. 2474 to add inflationary updates to the MPFS Support for H.R. 2761 to defer loan payments for specialty physicians in rural areas Support for H.R. 6683, to fix the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule physician payment reimbursement cut Support for H.R. 6800, a bill to increase pay cap for therapeutic medical physicists of the Department of Veterans Affairs Support for H.R. 8404 and S. 4330, a bill to modernize radiation oncology reimbursement - The Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value-Based Program Act of 2024
Preserving Seniors’ Access to Physicians Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for waiving budget neutrality adjustments with evaluation and management code changes Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates by supporting H.R. 3674 to provide relief and stability in Medicare payments Support for H.R. 1202 for resident education deferred interest Support for H.R. 2474 to add inflationary updates to the MPFS Support for H.R. 2761 to defer loan payments for specialty physicians in rural areas Support for H.R. 6683, to fix the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule physician payment reimbursement cut Support for H.R. 6800, a bill to increase pay cap for therapeutic medical physicists of the Department of Veterans Affairs Support for H.R. 8404 and S. 4330, a bill to modernize radiation oncology reimbursement - The Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value-Based Program Act of 2024
Preserving Seniors’ Access to Physicians Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for waiving budget neutrality adjustments with evaluation and management code changes Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates by supporting H.R. 3674 to provide relief and stability in Medicare payments Support for H.R. 1202 for resident education deferred interest Support for H.R. 2474 to add inflationary updates to the MPFS Support for H.R. 2761 to defer loan payments for specialty physicians in rural areas Support for H.R. 6683, to fix the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule physician payment reimbursement cut Support for H.R. 6800, a bill to increase pay cap for therapeutic medical physicists of the Department of Veterans Affairs Support for H.R. 8404 and S. 4330, a bill to modernize radiation oncology reimbursement - The Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value-Based Program Act of 2024
Preserving Seniors’ Access to Physicians Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for waiving budget neutrality adjustments with evaluation and management code changes Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates by supporting H.R. 3674 to provide relief and stability in Medicare payments Support for H.R. 1202 for resident education deferred interest Support for H.R. 2474 to add inflationary updates to the MPFS Support for H.R. 2761 to defer loan payments for specialty physicians in rural areas Support for H.R. 6683, to fix the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule physician payment reimbursement cut Support H.R. 6800, a bill to increase pay cap for therapeutic medical physicists of the Department of Veterans Affairs
Preserving Seniors’ Access to Physicians Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for waiving budget neutrality adjustments with evaluation and management code changes Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates by supporting H.R. 3674 to provide relief and stability in Medicare payments Support for H.R. 1202 for resident education deferred interest Support for H.R. 2474 to add inflationary updates to the MPFS Support for H.R. 2761 to defer loan payments for specialty physicians in rural areas Support for H.R. 6683, to fix the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule physician payment reimbursement cut Support for H.R. 6800, a bill to increase pay cap for therapeutic medical physicists of the Department of Veterans Affairs Support for H.R. 8404 and S. 4330, a bill to modernize radiation oncology reimbursement - The Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value-Based Program Act of 2024
Department of Veterans Affairs Therapeutic Medical Physicist Pay Cap Relief Act
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for waiving budget neutrality adjustments with evaluation and management code changes Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates by supporting H.R. 3674 to provide relief and stability in Medicare payments Support for H.R. 1202 for resident education deferred interest Support for H.R. 2474 to add inflationary updates to the MPFS Support for H.R. 2761 to defer loan payments for specialty physicians in rural areas Support for H.R. 6683, to fix the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule physician payment reimbursement cut Support for H.R. 6800, a bill to increase pay cap for therapeutic medical physicists of the Department of Veterans Affairs Support for H.R. 8404 and S. 4330, a bill to modernize radiation oncology reimbursement - The Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value-Based Program Act of 2024
Department of Veterans Affairs Therapeutic Medical Physicist Pay Cap Relief Act
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for waiving budget neutrality adjustments with evaluation and management code changes Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates by supporting H.R. 3674 to provide relief and stability in Medicare payments Support for H.R. 1202 for resident education deferred interest Support for H.R. 2474 to add inflationary updates to the MPFS Support for H.R. 2761 to defer loan payments for specialty physicians in rural areas Support for H.R. 6683, to fix the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule physician payment reimbursement cut Support for H.R. 6800, a bill to increase pay cap for therapeutic medical physicists of the Department of Veterans Affairs Support for H.R. 8404 and S. 4330, a bill to modernize radiation oncology reimbursement - The Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value-Based Program Act of 2024
Department of Veterans Affairs Therapeutic Medical Physicist Pay Cap Relief Act
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for waiving budget neutrality adjustments with evaluation and management code changes Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates by supporting H.R. 3674 to provide relief and stability in Medicare payments Support for H.R. 1202 for resident education deferred interest Support for H.R. 2474 to add inflationary updates to the MPFS Support for H.R. 2761 to defer loan payments for specialty physicians in rural areas Support for H.R. 6683, to fix the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule physician payment reimbursement cut Support for H.R. 6800, a bill to increase pay cap for therapeutic medical physicists of the Department of Veterans Affairs Support for H.R. 8404 and S. 4330, a bill to modernize radiation oncology reimbursement - The Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value-Based Program Act of 2024
Department of Veterans Affairs Therapeutic Medical Physicist Pay Cap Relief Act
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for waiving budget neutrality adjustments with evaluation and management code changes Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates by supporting H.R. 3674 to provide relief and stability in Medicare payments Support for H.R. 1202 for resident education deferred interest Support for H.R. 2474 to add inflationary updates to the MPFS Support for H.R. 2761 to defer loan payments for specialty physicians in rural areas Support for H.R. 6683, to fix the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule physician payment reimbursement cut Support H.R. 6800, a bill to increase pay cap for therapeutic medical physicists of the Department of Veterans Affairs
ROCR Value Based Program Act
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for waiving budget neutrality adjustments with evaluation and management code changes Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates by supporting H.R. 3674 to provide relief and stability in Medicare payments Support for H.R. 1202 for resident education deferred interest Support for H.R. 2474 to add inflationary updates to the MPFS Support for H.R. 2761 to defer loan payments for specialty physicians in rural areas Support for H.R. 6683, to fix the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule physician payment reimbursement cut Support for H.R. 6800, a bill to increase pay cap for therapeutic medical physicists of the Department of Veterans Affairs Support for H.R. 8404 and S. 4330, a bill to modernize radiation oncology reimbursement - The Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value-Based Program Act of 2024
ROCR Value Based Program Act
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for waiving budget neutrality adjustments with evaluation and management code changes Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates by supporting H.R. 3674 to provide relief and stability in Medicare payments Support for H.R. 1202 for resident education deferred interest Support for H.R. 2474 to add inflationary updates to the MPFS Support for H.R. 2761 to defer loan payments for specialty physicians in rural areas Support for H.R. 6683, to fix the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule physician payment reimbursement cut Support for H.R. 6800, a bill to increase pay cap for therapeutic medical physicists of the Department of Veterans Affairs Support for H.R. 8404 and S. 4330, a bill to modernize radiation oncology reimbursement - The Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value-Based Program Act of 2024
ROCR Value Based Program Act
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for waiving budget neutrality adjustments with evaluation and management code changes Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates by supporting H.R. 3674 to provide relief and stability in Medicare payments Support for H.R. 1202 for resident education deferred interest Support for H.R. 2474 to add inflationary updates to the MPFS Support for H.R. 2761 to defer loan payments for specialty physicians in rural areas Support for H.R. 6683, to fix the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule physician payment reimbursement cut Support for H.R. 6800, a bill to increase pay cap for therapeutic medical physicists of the Department of Veterans Affairs Support for H.R. 8404 and S. 4330, a bill to modernize radiation oncology reimbursement - The Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value-Based Program Act of 2024
Clinical Trial Modernization Act
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
FY2024 LHHS Appropriations bill-funding for NIH/NCI Access to radioactive isotopes Support to ensure that 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 for NRC Commissioner nominee to have medical background Radiation Oncology reimbursement Radiation Oncology safety Cancer Moonshot Initiative Legislation to increase transparency in the prior authorization process Efforts to educate legislators about unintended consequences associated with rate setting for health care services Preserve current training and experience requirements for radiopharmaceuticals Support for advancing health equity and eliminating health care disparities Support current NRC medical event reporting regulations and patient safety protocols without additional requirements for extravasations Support for H.R. 8412, a bill to remove barriers to accessing clinical trials for underrepresented populations
Clinical Trial Modernization Act
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
FY2024 LHHS Appropriations bill-funding for NIH/NCI Access to radioactive isotopes Support to ensure that 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 for NRC Commissioner nominee to have medical background Radiation Oncology reimbursement Radiation Oncology safety Cancer Moonshot Initiative Legislation to increase transparency in the prior authorization process Efforts to educate legislators about unintended consequences associated with rate setting for health care services Preserve current training and experience requirements for radiopharmaceuticals Support for advancing health equity and eliminating health care disparities Support current NRC medical event reporting regulations and patient safety protocols without additional requirements for extravasations Support for H.R. 8412, a bill to remove barriers to accessing clinical trials for underrepresented populations
ROCR Value Based Program Act of 2024
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for waiving budget neutrality adjustments with evaluation and management code changes Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates by supporting H.R. 3674 to provide relief and stability in Medicare payments Support for H.R. 1202 for resident education deferred interest Support for H.R. 2474 to add inflationary updates to the MPFS Support for H.R. 2761 to defer loan payments for specialty physicians in rural areas Support for H.R. 6683, to fix the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule physician payment reimbursement cut Support for H.R. 6800, a bill to increase pay cap for therapeutic medical physicists of the Department of Veterans Affairs Support for H.R. 8404 and S. 4330, a bill to modernize radiation oncology reimbursement - The Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value-Based Program Act of 2024
ROCR Value Based Program Act of 2024
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for waiving budget neutrality adjustments with evaluation and management code changes Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates by supporting H.R. 3674 to provide relief and stability in Medicare payments Support for H.R. 1202 for resident education deferred interest Support for H.R. 2474 to add inflationary updates to the MPFS Support for H.R. 2761 to defer loan payments for specialty physicians in rural areas Support for H.R. 6683, to fix the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule physician payment reimbursement cut Support for H.R. 6800, a bill to increase pay cap for therapeutic medical physicists of the Department of Veterans Affairs Support for H.R. 8404 and S. 4330, a bill to modernize radiation oncology reimbursement - The Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value-Based Program Act of 2024
ROCR Value Based Program Act of 2024
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for waiving budget neutrality adjustments with evaluation and management code changes Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates by supporting H.R. 3674 to provide relief and stability in Medicare payments Support for H.R. 1202 for resident education deferred interest Support for H.R. 2474 to add inflationary updates to the MPFS Support for H.R. 2761 to defer loan payments for specialty physicians in rural areas Support for H.R. 6683, to fix the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule physician payment reimbursement cut Support for H.R. 6800, a bill to increase pay cap for therapeutic medical physicists of the Department of Veterans Affairs Support for H.R. 8404 and S. 4330, a bill to modernize radiation oncology reimbursement - The Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value-Based Program Act of 2024
REDI Act
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for waiving budget neutrality adjustments with evaluation and management code changes Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates by supporting H.R. 3674 to provide relief and stability in Medicare payments Support for H.R. 1202 for resident education deferred interest Support for H.R. 2474 to add inflationary updates to the MPFS Support for H.R. 2761 to defer loan payments for specialty physicians in rural areas
REDI Act
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for waiving budget neutrality adjustments with evaluation and management code changes Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates Support for H.R. 1202 for resident education deferred interest Support for H.R. 2474 to add inflationary updates to the MPFS Support for H.R. 2761 to defer loan payments for specialty physicians in rural areas
REDI Act
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for waiving budget neutrality adjustments with evaluation and management code changes Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates Support for H.R. 1202 for resident education deferred interest
REDI Act
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for reforms to the CMMI proposed radiation oncology alternative payment model Support for waiving budget neutrality adjustments with evaluation and management code changes Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates Support for H.R. 1202 for resident education deferred interest Support for H.R. 7995 Support for H.R. 8800
REDI Act
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for waiving budget neutrality adjustments with evaluation and management code changes Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates by supporting H.R. 3674 to provide relief and stability in Medicare payments Support for H.R. 1202 for resident education deferred interest Support for H.R. 2474 to add inflationary updates to the MPFS Support for H.R. 2761 to defer loan payments for specialty physicians in rural areas Support for H.R. 6683, to fix the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule physician payment reimbursement cut Support H.R. 6800, a bill to increase pay cap for therapeutic medical physicists of the Department of Veterans Affairs
Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for waiving budget neutrality adjustments with evaluation and management code changes Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates Support for H.R. 1202 for resident education deferred interest Support for H.R. 2474 to add inflationary updates to the MPFS Support for H.R. 2761 to defer loan payments for specialty physicians in rural areas
Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for waiving budget neutrality adjustments with evaluation and management code changes Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates by supporting H.R. 3674 to provide relief and stability in Medicare payments Support for H.R. 1202 for resident education deferred interest Support for H.R. 2474 to add inflationary updates to the MPFS Support for H.R. 2761 to defer loan payments for specialty physicians in rural areas Support for H.R. 6683, to fix the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule physician payment reimbursement cut Support H.R. 6800, a bill to increase pay cap for therapeutic medical physicists of the Department of Veterans Affairs
Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for waiving budget neutrality adjustments with evaluation and management code changes Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates by supporting H.R. 3674 to provide relief and stability in Medicare payments Support for H.R. 1202 for resident education deferred interest Support for H.R. 2474 to add inflationary updates to the MPFS Support for H.R. 2761 to defer loan payments for specialty physicians in rural areas
SPARC Act
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for waiving budget neutrality adjustments with evaluation and management code changes Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates by supporting H.R. 3674 to provide relief and stability in Medicare payments Support for H.R. 1202 for resident education deferred interest Support for H.R. 2474 to add inflationary updates to the MPFS Support for H.R. 2761 to defer loan payments for specialty physicians in rural areas
SPARC Act
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for waiving budget neutrality adjustments with evaluation and management code changes Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates by supporting H.R. 3674 to provide relief and stability in Medicare payments Support for H.R. 1202 for resident education deferred interest Support for H.R. 2474 to add inflationary updates to the MPFS Support for H.R. 2761 to defer loan payments for specialty physicians in rural areas Support for H.R. 6683, to fix the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule physician payment reimbursement cut Support H.R. 6800, a bill to increase pay cap for therapeutic medical physicists of the Department of Veterans Affairs
SPARC Act
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for waiving budget neutrality adjustments with evaluation and management code changes Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates Support for H.R. 1202 for resident education deferred interest Support for H.R. 2474 to add inflationary updates to the MPFS Support for H.R. 2761 to defer loan payments for specialty physicians in rural areas
Providing Relief and Stability for Medicare Patients Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for waiving budget neutrality adjustments with evaluation and management code changes Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates by supporting H.R. 3674 to provide relief and stability in Medicare payments Support for H.R. 1202 for resident education deferred interest Support for H.R. 2474 to add inflationary updates to the MPFS Support for H.R. 2761 to defer loan payments for specialty physicians in rural areas Support for H.R. 6683, to fix the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule physician payment reimbursement cut Support H.R. 6800, a bill to increase pay cap for therapeutic medical physicists of the Department of Veterans Affairs
Providing Relief and Stability for Medicare Patients Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for waiving budget neutrality adjustments with evaluation and management code changes Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates by supporting H.R. 3674 to provide relief and stability in Medicare payments Support for H.R. 1202 for resident education deferred interest Support for H.R. 2474 to add inflationary updates to the MPFS Support for H.R. 2761 to defer loan payments for specialty physicians in rural areas
Preserving Seniors’ Access to Physicians Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for waiving budget neutrality adjustments with evaluation and management code changes Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates by supporting H.R. 3674 to provide relief and stability in Medicare payments Support for H.R. 1202 for resident education deferred interest Support for H.R. 2474 to add inflationary updates to the MPFS Support for H.R. 2761 to defer loan payments for specialty physicians in rural areas Support for H.R. 6683, to fix the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule physician payment reimbursement cut Support H.R. 6800, a bill to increase pay cap for therapeutic medical physicists of the Department of Veterans Affairs
Department of Veterans Affairs Therapeutic Medical Physicist Pay Cap Relief Act
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for waiving budget neutrality adjustments with evaluation and management code changes Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates by supporting H.R. 3674 to provide relief and stability in Medicare payments Support for H.R. 1202 for resident education deferred interest Support for H.R. 2474 to add inflationary updates to the MPFS Support for H.R. 2761 to defer loan payments for specialty physicians in rural areas Support for H.R. 6683, to fix the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule physician payment reimbursement cut Support H.R. 6800, a bill to increase pay cap for therapeutic medical physicists of the Department of Veterans Affairs
Protecting the American Taxpayer from IRS Mishandling Act of 2024
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for reforms to the CMMI proposed radiation oncology alternative payment model Support for waiving budget neutrality adjustments with evaluation and management code changes Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates Support for H.R. 1202 for resident education deferred interest Support for H.R. 7995 Support for H.R. 8800
To designate the bald eagle as the national bird.
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for reforms to the CMMI proposed radiation oncology alternative payment model Support for waiving budget neutrality adjustments with evaluation and management code changes Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates Support for H.R. 1202 for resident education deferred interest Support for H.R. 7995 Support for H.R. 8800
GOLD CARD Act of 2022
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices Support for legislation to ensure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for reforms to the CMMI proposed radiation oncology alternative payment model Support for waiving budget neutrality adjustments with evaluation and management code changes Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates Support for H.R. 7995 Support for H.R. 8800
GOLD CARD Act of 2022
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices Support for legislation to ensure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for reforms to the CMMI proposed radiation oncology alternative payment model Support for waiving budget neutrality adjustments with evaluation and management code changes Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates Support for H.R. 7995 Support for H.R. 8800
GOLD CARD Act of 2022
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices Support for legislation to ensure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for reforms to the CMMI proposed radiation oncology alternative payment model Support for waiving budget neutrality adjustments with evaluation and management code changes Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates Support for H.R. 7995 Support for H.R. 8800
Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2022
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices Support for legislation to ensure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for reforms to the CMMI proposed radiation oncology alternative payment model Support for waiving budget neutrality adjustments with evaluation and management code changes Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates Support for H.R. 7995 Support for H.R. 8800
Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2022
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices Support for legislation to ensure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for reforms to the CMMI proposed radiation oncology alternative payment model Support for waiving budget neutrality adjustments with evaluation and management code changes Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates Support for H.R. 7995 Support for H.R. 8800
Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2022
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices Support for legislation to ensure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for reforms to the CMMI proposed radiation oncology alternative payment model Support for waiving budget neutrality adjustments with evaluation and management code changes Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates Support for H.R. 7995 Support for H.R. 8800
REDI Act
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
The Resident Education Deferred Interest Act (HR 1554) FY2020 LHHS Appropriations bill-funding for NIH/NCI Access to radioactive isotopes Support to ensure that patient care 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 for NRC Commissioner nominee to have medical background. Support patient choice in treatment options by closing the in-office ancillary services exception to the Stark Law for radiation oncology services; Protecting Integrity in Medicare Act (H.R. 2143) Radiation Oncology reimbursement Radiation Oncology safety Cancer Moonshot Initiative Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief for Puerto Rico Legislation to increase transparency in the prior authorization process Efforts to educate legislators about un-intended consequences associated with rate setting for health care services HR 1966 Henrietta Lacks Enhancing Cancer Research Act of 2019 HR3107 Improving Seniors timely access to care act Curb surprise billing for patients preserve current training and experience requirements for radiopharmaceuticals H.R.748 CARES Act S.3548 CARES Act H.R.6201 Families First Coronavirus Response Act H.R.6074 Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 Economic relief for 501c6 organizations
REDI Act
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
The Resident Education Deferred Interest Act (HR 1554) FY2020 LHHS Appropriations bill-funding for NIH/NCI Access to radioactive isotopes Support to ensure that patient care 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 for NRC Commissioner nominee to have medical background. Support patient choice in treatment options by closing the in-office ancillary services exception to the Stark Law for radiation oncology services; Protecting Integrity in Medicare Act (H.R. 2143) Radiation Oncology reimbursement Radiation Oncology safety Cancer Moonshot Initiative Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief for Puerto Rico Legislation to increase transparency in the prior authorization process Efforts to educate legislators about un-intended consequences associated with rate setting for health care services HR 1966 Henrietta Lacks Enhancing Cancer Research Act of 2019 HR3107 Improving Seniors timely access to care act Curb surprise billing for patients preserve current training and experience requirements for radiopharmaceuticals H.R.748 CARES Act S.3548 CARES Act H.R.6201 Families First Coronavirus Response Act H.R.6074 Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 Economic relief for 501c6 organizations HR 5924 - Encourages specialty medicine physicians to serve in rural communities experiencing shortages of specialists. H.R.7255 - Coronavirus Health Care Worker Wellness Act of 2020- To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to health care providers to establish or expand programs dedicated to promoting mental wellness among their health care workers, including contractors, on the front lines of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, and for other purposes.
REDI Act
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
The Resident Education Deferred Interest Act (HR 1554) FY2020 LHHS Appropriations bill-funding for NIH/NCI Access to radioactive isotopes Support to ensure that patient care 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 for NRC Commissioner nominee to have medical background. Support patient choice in treatment options by closing the in-office ancillary services exception to the Stark Law for radiation oncology services; Protecting Integrity in Medicare Act (H.R. 2143) Radiation Oncology reimbursement Radiation Oncology safety Cancer Moonshot Initiative Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief for Puerto Rico Legislation to increase transparency in the prior authorization process Efforts to educate legislators about un-intended consequences associated with rate setting for health care services HR 1966 Henrietta Lacks Enhancing Cancer Research Act of 2019 HR3107 Improving Seniors timely access to care act Curb surprise billing for patients preserve current training and experience requirements for radiopharmaceuticals H.R.748 CARES Act S.3548 CARES Act H.R.6201 Families First Coronavirus Response Act H.R.6074 Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 Economic relief for 501c6 organizations HR 5924 - Encourages specialty medicine physicians to serve in rural communities experiencing shortages of specialists. H.R.7255 - Coronavirus Health Care Worker Wellness Act of 2020- To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to health care providers to establish or expand programs dedicated to promoting mental wellness among their health care workers, including contractors, on the front lines of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, and for other purposes.
REDI Act
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
The Resident Education Deferred Interest Act (HR 1554) FY2020 LHHS Appropriations bill-funding for NIH/NCI Access to radioactive isotopes Support to ensure that patient care 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 for NRC Commissioner nominee to have medical background. Support patient choice in treatment options by closing the in-office ancillary services exception to the Stark Law for radiation oncology services; Protecting Integrity in Medicare Act (H.R. 2143) Radiation Oncology reimbursement Radiation Oncology safety Cancer Moonshot Initiative Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief for Puerto Rico Legislation to increase transparency in the prior authorization process Efforts to educate legislators about un-intended consequences associated with rate setting for health care services HR 1966 Henrietta Lacks Enhancing Cancer Research Act of 2019 HR3107 Improving Seniors timely access to care act Curb surprise billing for patients preserve current training and experience requirements for radiopharmaceuticals H.R.748 CARES Act S.3548 CARES Act H.R.6201 Families First Coronavirus Response Act H.R.6074 Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 Economic relief for 501c6 organizations HR 5924 - Encourages specialty medicine physicians to serve in rural communities experiencing shortages of specialists.
REDI Act
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
The Resident Education Deferred Interest Act (HR 1554) FY2020 LHHS Appropriations bill-funding for NIH/NCI Access to radioactive isotopes Support to ensure that patient care 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 for NRC Commissioner nominee to have medical background. Support patient choice in treatment options by closing the in-office ancillary services exception to the Stark Law for radiation oncology services; Protecting Integrity in Medicare Act (H.R. 2143) Radiation Oncology reimbursement Radiation Oncology safety Cancer Moonshot Initiative Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief for Puerto Rico Legislation to increase transparency in the prior authorization process Efforts to educate legislators about un-intended consequences associated with rate setting for health care services HR 1966 Henrietta Lacks Enhancing Cancer Research Act of 2019 HR3107 Improving Seniors timely access to care act Curb surprise billing for patients preserve current training and experience requirements for radiopharmaceuticals H.R.748 CARES Act S.3548 CARES Act H.R.6201 Families First Coronavirus Response Act H.R.6074 Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 Economic relief for 501c6 organizations HR 5924 - Encourages specialty medicine physicians to serve in rural communities experiencing shortages of specialists. H.R.7255 - Coronavirus Health Care Worker Wellness Act of 2020- To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to health care providers to establish or expand programs dedicated to promoting mental wellness among their health care workers, including contractors, on the front lines of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, and for other purposes.
Henrietta Lacks Enhancing Cancer Research Act of 2019
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
The Resident Education Deferred Interest Act (HR 1554) FY2020 LHHS Appropriations bill-funding for NIH/NCI Access to radioactive isotopes Support to ensure that patient care 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 for NRC Commissioner nominee to have medical background. Support patient choice in treatment options by closing the in-office ancillary services exception to the Stark Law for radiation oncology services; Protecting Integrity in Medicare Act (H.R. 2143) Radiation Oncology reimbursement Radiation Oncology safety Cancer Moonshot Initiative Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief for Puerto Rico Legislation to increase transparency in the prior authorization process Efforts to educate legislators about un-intended consequences associated with rate setting for health care services HR 1966 Henrietta Lacks Enhancing Cancer Research Act of 2019 HR3107 Improving Seniors timely access to care act Curb surprise billing for patients preserve current training and experience requirements for radiopharmaceuticals H.R.748 CARES Act S.3548 CARES Act H.R.6201 Families First Coronavirus Response Act H.R.6074 Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 Economic relief for 501c6 organizations
Henrietta Lacks Enhancing Cancer Research Act of 2019
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
The Resident Education Deferred Interest Act (HR 1554) FY2020 LHHS Appropriations bill-funding for NIH/NCI Access to radioactive isotopes Support to ensure that patient care 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 for NRC Commissioner nominee to have medical background. Support patient choice in treatment options by closing the in-office ancillary services exception to the Stark Law for radiation oncology services; Protecting Integrity in Medicare Act (H.R. 2143) Radiation Oncology reimbursement Radiation Oncology safety Cancer Moonshot Initiative Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief for Puerto Rico Legislation to increase transparency in the prior authorization process Efforts to educate legislators about un-intended consequences associated with rate setting for health care services HR 1966 Henrietta Lacks Enhancing Cancer Research Act of 2019 HR3107 Improving Seniors timely access to care act Curb surprise billing for patients preserve current training and experience requirements for radiopharmaceuticals H.R.748 CARES Act S.3548 CARES Act H.R.6201 Families First Coronavirus Response Act H.R.6074 Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 Economic relief for 501c6 organizations HR 5924 - Encourages specialty medicine physicians to serve in rural communities experiencing shortages of specialists. H.R.7255 - Coronavirus Health Care Worker Wellness Act of 2020- To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to health care providers to establish or expand programs dedicated to promoting mental wellness among their health care workers, including contractors, on the front lines of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, and for other purposes.
Henrietta Lacks Enhancing Cancer Research Act of 2019
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
The Resident Education Deferred Interest Act (HR 1554) FY2020 LHHS Appropriations bill-funding for NIH/NCI Access to radioactive isotopes Support to ensure that patient care 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 for NRC Commissioner nominee to have medical background. Support patient choice in treatment options by closing the in-office ancillary services exception to the Stark Law for radiation oncology services; Protecting Integrity in Medicare Act (H.R. 2143) Radiation Oncology reimbursement Radiation Oncology safety Cancer Moonshot Initiative Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief for Puerto Rico Legislation to increase transparency in the prior authorization process Efforts to educate legislators about un-intended consequences associated with rate setting for health care services HR 1966 Henrietta Lacks Enhancing Cancer Research Act of 2019 HR3107 Improving Seniors timely access to care act Curb surprise billing for patients preserve current training and experience requirements for radiopharmaceuticals H.R.748 CARES Act S.3548 CARES Act H.R.6201 Families First Coronavirus Response Act H.R.6074 Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 Economic relief for 501c6 organizations HR 5924 - Encourages specialty medicine physicians to serve in rural communities experiencing shortages of specialists. H.R.7255 - Coronavirus Health Care Worker Wellness Act of 2020- To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to health care providers to establish or expand programs dedicated to promoting mental wellness among their health care workers, including contractors, on the front lines of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, and for other purposes.
Henrietta Lacks Enhancing Cancer Research Act of 2019
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
The Resident Education Deferred Interest Act (HR 1554) FY2020 LHHS Appropriations bill-funding for NIH/NCI Access to radioactive isotopes Support to ensure that patient care 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 for NRC Commissioner nominee to have medical background. Support patient choice in treatment options by closing the in-office ancillary services exception to the Stark Law for radiation oncology services; Protecting Integrity in Medicare Act (H.R. 2143) Radiation Oncology reimbursement Radiation Oncology safety Cancer Moonshot Initiative Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief for Puerto Rico Legislation to increase transparency in the prior authorization process Efforts to educate legislators about un-intended consequences associated with rate setting for health care services HR 1966 Henrietta Lacks Enhancing Cancer Research Act of 2019 HR3107 Improving Seniors timely access to care act Curb surprise billing for patients preserve current training and experience requirements for radiopharmaceuticals H.R.748 CARES Act S.3548 CARES Act H.R.6201 Families First Coronavirus Response Act H.R.6074 Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 Economic relief for 501c6 organizations HR 5924 - Encourages specialty medicine physicians to serve in rural communities experiencing shortages of specialists.
Henrietta Lacks Enhancing Cancer Research Act of 2019
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
The Resident Education Deferred Interest Act (HR 1554) FY2020 LHHS Appropriations bill-funding for NIH/NCI Access to radioactive isotopes Support to ensure that patient care 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 for NRC Commissioner nominee to have medical background. Support patient choice in treatment options by closing the in-office ancillary services exception to the Stark Law for radiation oncology services; Protecting Integrity in Medicare Act (H.R. 2143) Radiation Oncology reimbursement Radiation Oncology safety Cancer Moonshot Initiative Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief for Puerto Rico Legislation to increase transparency in the prior authorization process Efforts to educate legislators about un-intended consequences associated with rate setting for health care services HR 1966 Henrietta Lacks Enhancing Cancer Research Act of 2019 HR3107 Improving Seniors timely access to care act Curb surprise billing for patients preserve current training and experience requirements for radiopharmaceuticals H.R.748 CARES Act S.3548 CARES Act H.R.6201 Families First Coronavirus Response Act H.R.6074 Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 Economic relief for 501c6 organizations HR 5924 - Encourages specialty medicine physicians to serve in rural communities experiencing shortages of specialists. H.R.7255 - Coronavirus Health Care Worker Wellness Act of 2020- To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to health care providers to establish or expand programs dedicated to promoting mental wellness among their health care workers, including contractors, on the front lines of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, and for other purposes.
Oppose CMS's "efficiency adjustment" 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates Support for H.R. 2120 and S. 1031, a bill to modernize radiation oncology reimbursement - The Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value Based Program Act of 2025 Support for H.R. 879, to fix Medicare Physician Fee Schedule's physician payment reimbursement cuts Support H.R.3514, S.1816, the Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act Support for H.R. 6160, Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act Support for H.R. 9693, Patients First Act
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for FY 2026 and FY2027 Support for increased funding for radiation therapy cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute Support for the National Institutes of Health to recognize radiation oncology as an individual specialty in reporting systems to create more transparency of federal appropriations Support for ARPA-H to support innovative cancer treatments Support for initiatives to increase diversity in clinical trials Support for DOD lung cancer research program funding Support for report language encouraging NIH to support research into functional radiation medicine
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY via AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
2026 · second_quarter · Q2
FY2027 LHHS Appropriations bill-funding for NIH/NCI Access to radioactive isotopes Support for NRC Commissioner nominee to have medical background Radiation Oncology reimbursement Policy initiatives designed to increase transparency in the prior authorization process Efforts to educate legislators about unintended consequences associated with rate setting for health care services Preserve current training and experience requirements for radiopharmaceuticals Support current NRC medical event reporting regulations and patient safety protocols without additional requirements for extravasations
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
Oppose CMS's "efficiency adjustment" 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates Support for H.R. 2120 and S. 1031, a bill to modernize radiation oncology reimbursement - The Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value Based Program Act of 2025 Support for H.R. 879, to fix Medicare Physician Fee Schedule's physician payment reimbursement cuts Support H.R.3514, S.1816, the Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act Support for H.R. 6160, Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for FY 2026 and FY2027 Support for increased funding for radiation therapy cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute Support for the National Institutes of Health to recognize radiation oncology as an individual specialty in reporting systems to create more transparency of federal appropriations Support for ARPA-H to support innovative cancer treatments Support for initiatives to increase diversity in clinical trials Support for DOD lung cancer research program funding Support for report language encouraging NIH to support research into functional radiation medicine
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY via AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
2026 · first_quarter · Q1
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for FY 2026 and FY2027 Support for increased funding for radiation therapy cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute Support for the National Institutes of Health to recognize radiation oncology as an individual specialty in reporting systems to create more transparency of federal appropriations Support for ARPA-H to support innovative cancer treatments Support for initiatives to increase diversity in clinical trials Support for DOD lung cancer research program funding Support for report language encouraging NIH to support research into functional radiation medicine
FY2026 LHHS Appropriations bill-funding for NIH/NCI Access to radioactive isotopes Support for NRC Commissioner nominee to have medical background Radiation Oncology reimbursement Policy initiatives designed to increase transparency in the prior authorization process Efforts to educate legislators about unintended consequences associated with rate setting for health care services Preserve current training and experience requirements for radiopharmaceuticals Support current NRC medical event reporting regulations and patient safety protocols without additional requirements for extravasations
Oppose CMS's "efficiency adjustment" 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates Support for H.R. 2120 and S. 1031, a bill to modernize radiation oncology reimbursement - The Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value Based Program Act of 2025 Support for H.R. 879, to fix Medicare Physician Fee Schedule's physician payment reimbursement cuts Support H.R.3514, S.1816, the Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act Support for H.R. 6160, Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY via AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
2025 · fourth_quarter · Q4
FY2026 LHHS Appropriations bill-funding for NIH/NCI Access to radioactive isotopes Support for NRC Commissioner nominee to have medical background Radiation Oncology reimbursement Policy initiatives designed to increase transparency in the prior authorization process Efforts to educate legislators about unintended consequences associated with rate setting for health care services Preserve current training and experience requirements for radiopharmaceuticals Support current NRC medical event reporting regulations and patient safety protocols without additional requirements for extravasations
Oppose CMS's "efficiency adjustment" 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates Support for H.R. 2120 and S. 1031, a bill to modernize radiation oncology reimbursement - The Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value Based Program Act of 2025 Support for H.R. 879, to fix Medicare Physician Fee Schedule's physician payment reimbursement cuts in 2025 Support H.R.3514, S.1816, the Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act Support for H.R. 6160, Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for FY 2025 and FY 2026 Support for increased funding for radiation therapy cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute Support for the National Institutes of Health to recognize radiation oncology as an individual specialty in reporting systems to create more transparency of federal appropriations Support for ARPA-H to support innovative cancer treatments Support for initiatives to increase diversity in clinical trials Support for DOD lung cancer research program funding
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY via AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
2025 · third_quarter · Q3
FY2026 LHHS Appropriations bill-funding for NIH/NCI Access to radioactive isotopes Support for NRC Commissioner nominee to have medical background Radiation Oncology reimbursement Policy initiatives designed to increase transparency in the prior authorization process Efforts to educate legislators about unintended consequences associated with rate setting for health care services Preserve current training and experience requirements for radiopharmaceuticals Support current NRC medical event reporting regulations and patient safety protocols without additional requirements for extravasations
Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates Support for H.R. 2120 and S. 1031, a bill to modernize radiation oncology reimbursement - The Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value Based Program Act of 2025 Support for H.R. 879, to fix Medicare Physician Fee Schedule's physician payment reimbursement cuts in 2025
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fiscal year 2025 Support for increased funding for radiation therapy cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute Support for the National Institutes of Health to recognize radiation oncology as an individual specialty in reporting systems to create more transparency of federal appropriations Support for ARPA-H to support innovative cancer treatments Support for initiatives to increase diversity in clinical trials Support for DOD lung cancer research program funding
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY via AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
2025 · second_quarter · Q2
FY2025 LHHS Appropriations bill-funding for NIH/NCI Access to radioactive isotopes Support for NRC Commissioner nominee to have medical background Radiation Oncology reimbursement Policy initiatives designed to increase transparency in the prior authorization process Efforts to educate legislators about unintended consequences associated with rate setting for health care services Preserve current training and experience requirements for radiopharmaceuticals Support current NRC medical event reporting regulations and patient safety protocols without additional requirements for extravasations
Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates Support for H.R. 2120 and S. 1031, a bill to modernize radiation oncology reimbursement - The Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value Based Program Act of 2025 Support for H.R. 879, to fix Medicare Physician Fee Schedule's physician payment reimbursement cuts in 2025
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY via AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
2025 · first_quarter · Q1
FY2025 LHHS Appropriations bill-funding for NIH/NCI Access to radioactive isotopes Support for NRC Commissioner nominee to have medical background Radiation Oncology reimbursement Policy initiatives designed to increase transparency in the prior authorization process Efforts to educate legislators about unintended consequences associated with rate setting for health care services Preserve current training and experience requirements for radiopharmaceuticals Support current NRC medical event reporting regulations and patient safety protocols without additional requirements for extravasations
Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates Support for H.R. 6683, to fix the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule physician payment reimbursement cut Support for H.R. 2120 and S. 1031, a bill to modernize radiation oncology reimbursement - The Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value Based Program Act of 2025 Support for H.R. 879, to fix Medicare Physician Fee Schedule's physician payment reimbursement cuts in 2025
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY via AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for waiving budget neutrality adjustments with evaluation and management code changes Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates by supporting H.R. 3674 to provide relief and stability in Medicare payments Support for H.R. 1202 for resident education deferred interest Support for H.R. 2474 to add inflationary updates to the MPFS Support for H.R. 2761 to defer loan payments for specialty physicians in rural areas Support for H.R. 6683, to fix the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule physician payment reimbursement cut Support for H.R. 6800, a bill to increase pay cap for therapeutic medical physicists of the Department of Veterans Affairs Support for H.R. 8404 and S. 4330, a bill to modernize radiation oncology reimbursement - The Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value-Based Program Act of 2024
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY via AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for waiving budget neutrality adjustments with evaluation and management code changes Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates by supporting H.R. 3674 to provide relief and stability in Medicare payments Support for H.R. 1202 for resident education deferred interest Support for H.R. 2474 to add inflationary updates to the MPFS Support for H.R. 2761 to defer loan payments for specialty physicians in rural areas Support for H.R. 6683, to fix the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule physician payment reimbursement cut Support for H.R. 6800, a bill to increase pay cap for therapeutic medical physicists of the Department of Veterans Affairs Support for H.R. 8404 and S. 4330, a bill to modernize radiation oncology reimbursement - The Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value-Based Program Act of 2024
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY via AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
2024 · second_quarter · Q2
Support for protecting access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and stereotactic radio surgery Support access to radioactive isotopes
Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for waiving budget neutrality adjustments with evaluation and management code changes Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates by supporting H.R. 3674 to provide relief and stability in Medicare payments Support for H.R. 1202 for resident education deferred interest Support for H.R. 2474 to add inflationary updates to the MPFS Support for H.R. 2761 to defer loan payments for specialty physicians in rural areas Support for H.R. 6683, to fix the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule physician payment reimbursement cut Support for H.R. 6800, a bill to increase pay cap for therapeutic medical physicists of the Department of Veterans Affairs Support for H.R. 8404 and S. 4330, a bill to modernize radiation oncology reimbursement - The Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value-Based Program Act of 2024
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY via AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
2024 · first_quarter · Q1
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fiscal years 2024 and 2025 Support for increased funding for radiation therapy cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute Support for the National Institutes of Health to recognize radiation oncology as an individual specialty in reporting systems to create more transparency of federal appropriations Ensure that radiological materials used for the diagnosis and treatment of patients are secured and access to care preserved Cancer Moonshot Initiative Support for ARPA-H to support innovative cancer treatments Support for initiatives to increase diversity in clinical trials Support for DOD lung cancer research program funding
Support for protecting access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and stereotactic radio surgery Support access to radioactive isotopes
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY via AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
2023 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fiscal year 2024 Support for increased funding for radiation therapy cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute Support for the National Institutes of Health to recognize radiation oncology as an individual specialty in reporting systems to create more transparency of federal appropriations Ensure that radiological materials used for the diagnosis and treatment of patients are secured and access to care preserved Cancer Moonshot Initiative Support for ARPA-H to support innovative cancer treatments Support for initiatives to increase diversity in clinical trials Support for DOD lung cancer research program funding
Support for protecting access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and stereotactic radio surgery Support access to radioactive isotopes
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY via AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
2023 · third_quarter · Q3
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fiscal year 2024 Support for increased funding for radiation therapy cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute Support for the National Institutes of Health to recognize radiation oncology as an individual specialty in reporting systems to create more transparency of federal appropriations Ensure that radiological materials used for the diagnosis and treatment of patients are secured and access to care preserved Cancer Moonshot Initiative Support for ARPA-H to support innovative cancer treatments Support for initiatives to increase diversity in clinical trials Support for DOD lung cancer research program funding
Support for protecting access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and stereotactic radio surgery Support access to radioactive isotopes
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY via AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
2023 · second_quarter · Q2
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fiscal year 2024 Support for increased funding for radiation therapy cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute Support for the National Institutes of Health to recognize radiation oncology as an individual specialty in reporting systems to create more transparency of federal appropriations Ensure that radiological materials used for the diagnosis and treatment of patients are secured and access to care preserved Cancer Moonshot Initiative Support for ARPA-H to support innovative cancer treatments Support for initiatives to increase diversity in clinical trials Support for DOD lung cancer research program funding
FY2024 LHHS Appropriations bill-funding for NIH/NCI Access to radioactive isotopes Support to ensure that 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 for NRC Commissioner nominee to have medical background Radiation Oncology reimbursement Radiation Oncology safety Cancer Moonshot Initiative Legislation to increase transparency in the prior authorization process Efforts to educate legislators about unintended consequences associated with rate setting for health care services Curb surprise billing for patients Preserve current training and experience requirements for radiopharmaceuticals Support for advancing health equity and eliminating health care disparities Support current NRC medical event reporting regulations and patient safety protocols without additional requirements for extravasations
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY via AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
2023 · first_quarter · 1A
Support for protecting access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and stereotactic radio surgery Support access to radioactive isotopes
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fiscal year 2024 Support for increased funding for radiation therapy cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute Support for the National Institutes of Health to recognize radiation oncology as an individual specialty in reporting systems to create more transparency of federal appropriations Ensure that radiological materials used for the diagnosis and treatment of patients are secured and access to care preserved Cancer Moonshot Initiative Support for ARPA-H to support innovative cancer treatments Support for initiatives to increase diversity in clinical trials Support for DOD lung cancer research program funding
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY via AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
2023 · first_quarter · Q1
Support for protecting access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and stereotactic radio surgery Support access to radioactive isotopes
Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for reforms to the CMMI proposed radiation oncology alternative payment model Support for waiving budget neutrality adjustments with evaluation and management code changes Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates Support for H.R. 1202 for resident education deferred interest Support for H.R. 7995 Support for H.R. 8800
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY via AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
2022 · second_quarter · 2A
FY2022 LHHS Appropriations bill-funding for NIH/NCI Access to radioactive isotopes Support to ensure that patients care 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 for NRC Commissioner nominee to have medical background Support patient choice in treatment options by closing the in-office ancillary services exception to the Stark Law for radiation oncology services Radiation Oncology reimbursement Radiation Oncology safety Cancer Moonshot Initiative Legislation to increase transparency in the prior authorization process Efforts to education legislators about un-untended consequences associated with rate setting for health care services Curb surprise billing for patients Preserve current training and experience requirements for radiopharmaceuticals Support for advancing health equity and eliminating health care disparities Support current NRC medical event reporting regulations and patient safety protocols without additional requirements for extravasations
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY via AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
2022 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Support for increased funding for radiation therapy cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute Support for the National Institutes of Health to recognize radiation oncology as an individual specialty in reporting systems to create more transparency of federal appropriations Ensure that radiological materials used for the diagnosis and treatment of patients are secured and access to care preserved Cancer Moonshot Initiative Support for ARPA-H to support innovative cancer treatments Support for DIVERSE Trials Act to increase diversity in clinical trials Support for DOD lung cancer research program funding
FY2023 LHHS Appropriations bill-funding for NIH/NCI Access to radioactive isotopes Support to ensure that patients care 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 for NRC Commissioner nominee to have medical background Support patient choice in treatment options by closing the in-office ancillary services exception to the Stark Law for radiation oncology services Radiation Oncology reimbursement Radiation Oncology safety Cancer Moonshot Initiative Legislation to increase transparency in the prior authorization process Efforts to education legislators about unintended consequences associated with rate setting for health care services Curb surprise billing for patients Preserve current training and experience requirements for radiopharmaceuticals Support for advancing health equity and eliminating health care disparities Support current NRC medical event reporting regulations and patient safety protocols without additional requirements for extravasations
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY via AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
2022 · third_quarter · 3A
Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices Support for legislation to ensure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for reforms to the CMMI proposed radiation oncology alternative payment model Support for waiving budget neutrality adjustments with evaluation and management code changes Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates Support for H.R. 7995 Support for H.R. 8800
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fiscal year 2022 Support for increased funding for radiation therapy cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute Support for the National Institutes of Health to recognize radiation oncology as an individual specialty in reporting systems to create more transparency of federal appropriations Ensure that radiological materials used for the diagnosis and treatment of patients are secured and access to care preserved Cancer Moonshot Initiative Support for ARPA-H to support innovative cancer treatments Support for DIVERSE Trials Act to increase diversity in clinical trials Support for DOD lung cancer research program funding
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY via AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
2022 · third_quarter · Q3
FY2023 LHHS Appropriations bill-funding for NIH/NCI Access to radioactive isotopes Support to ensure that patients care 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 for NRC Commissioner nominee to have medical background Support patient choice in treatment options by closing the in-office ancillary services exception to the Stark Law for radiation oncology services Radiation Oncology reimbursement Radiation Oncology safety Cancer Moonshot Initiative Legislation to increase transparency in the prior authorization process Efforts to education legislators about unintended consequences associated with rate setting for health care services Curb surprise billing for patients Preserve current training and experience requirements for radiopharmaceuticals Support for advancing health equity and eliminating health care disparities Support current NRC medical event reporting regulations and patient safety protocols without additional requirements for extravasations
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY via AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
2022 · second_quarter · Q2
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fiscal year 2022 Support for increased funding for radiation therapy cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute Support for the National Institutes of Health to recognize radiation oncology as an individual specialty in reporting systems to create more transparency of federal appropriations Ensure that radiological materials used for the diagnosis and treatment of patients are secured and access to care preserved Cancer Moonshot Initiative Support for ARPA-H to support innovative cancer treatments Support for DIVERSE Trials Act to increase diversity in clinical trials Support for DOD lung cancer research program funding
Support for protecting access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and stereotactic radio surgery Support access to radioactive isotopes
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY via AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
2022 · first_quarter · Q1
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fiscal year 2022 Support for increased funding for radiation therapy cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute Support for the National Institutes of Health to recognize radiation oncology as an individual specialty in reporting systems to create more transparency of federal appropriations Ensure that radiological materials used for the diagnosis and treatment of patients are secured and access to care preserved Cancer Moonshot Initiative Support for ARPA-H to support innovative cancer treatments Support for DIVERSE Trials Act to increase diversity in clinical trials Support for DOD lung cancer research program funding
Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices Support for legislation to ensure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for reforms to the CMMI proposed radiation oncology alternative payment model Support for waiving budget neutrality adjustments with evaluation and management code changes Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates
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2021 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices Support for legislation to ensure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law 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 ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program Support for reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for reforms to the CMMI proposed radiation oncology alternative payment model Support for waiving budget neutrality adjustments with evaluation and management code changes Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fiscal year 2022 Support for increased funding for radiation therapy cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute Support for the National Institutes of Health to recognize radiation oncology as an individual specialty in reporting systems to create more transparency of federal appropriations Ensure that radiological materials used for the diagnosis and treatment of patients are secured and access to care preserved Cancer Moonshot Initiative Support for ARPA-H to support innovative cancer treatments Support for DIVERSE Trials Act to increase diversity in clinical trials
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2021 · third_quarter · Q3
FY2022 LHHS Appropriations bill-funding for NIH/NCI Access to radioactive isotopes Support to ensure that patients care 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 for NRC Commissioner nominee to have medical background Support patient choice in treatment options by closing the in-office ancillary services exception to the Stark Law for radiation oncology services Radiation Oncology reimbursement Radiation Oncology safety Cancer Moonshot Initiative Legislation to increase transparency in the prior authorization process Efforts to education legislators about un-untended consequences associated with rate setting for health care services Curb surprise billing for patients Preserve current training and experience requirements for radiopharmaceuticals Economic relief for 501c6 organizations Support for advancing health equity and eliminating health care disparities
Support for protecting access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and stereotactic radio surgery Support access to radioactive isotopes
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2021 · second_quarter · Q2
Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices Support for legislation to ensure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law 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 ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program Support for reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for reforms to the CMMI proposed radiation oncology alternative payment model Support for waiving budget neutrality adjustments with evaluation and management code changes
Support for protecting access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and stereotactic radio surgery Support access to radioactive isotopes
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2021 · first_quarter · Q1
FY2022 LHHS Appropriations bill-funding for NIH/NCI Access to radioactive isotopes Support to ensure that patients care 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 for NRC Commissioner nominee to have medical background Support patient choice in treatment options by closing the in-office ancillary services exception to the Stark Law for radiation oncology services Radiation Oncology reimbursement Radiation Oncology safety Cancer Moonshot Initiative Legislation to increase transparency in the prior authorization process Efforts to education legislators about un-untended consequences associated with rate setting for health care services Curb surprise billing for patients Preserve current training and experience requirements for radiopharmaceuticals Economic relief for 501c6 organizations Support for advancing health equity and eliminating health care disparities
Support for protecting access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and stereotactic radio surgery Support access to radioactive isotopes
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2020 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Support for protecting access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and stereotactic radio surgery. Support access to radioactive isotopes.
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fiscal year 2020. Support for increased funding for radiation therapy cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute. Support for the National Institutes of Health to recognize radiation oncology as an individual specialty in reporting systems to create more transparency of federal appropriations. Ensure that radiological materials used for the diagnosis and treatment of patients are secured and access to care preserved. Cancer Moonshot Initiative S. 3203 - Therapeutic Medical Physicists Pay Cap Legislation
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2020 · third_quarter · 3A
The Resident Education Deferred Interest Act (HR 1554) FY2020 LHHS Appropriations bill-funding for NIH/NCI Access to radioactive isotopes Support to ensure that patient care 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 for NRC Commissioner nominee to have medical background. Support patient choice in treatment options by closing the in-office ancillary services exception to the Stark Law for radiation oncology services; Protecting Integrity in Medicare Act (H.R. 2143) Radiation Oncology reimbursement Radiation Oncology safety Cancer Moonshot Initiative Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief for Puerto Rico Legislation to increase transparency in the prior authorization process Efforts to educate legislators about un-intended consequences associated with rate setting for health care services HR 1966 Henrietta Lacks Enhancing Cancer Research Act of 2019 HR3107 Improving Seniors timely access to care act Curb surprise billing for patients preserve current training and experience requirements for radiopharmaceuticals H.R.748 CARES Act S.3548 CARES Act H.R.6201 Families First Coronavirus Response Act H.R.6074 Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 Economic relief for 501c6 organizations HR 5924 - Encourages specialty medicine physicians to serve in rural communities experiencing shortages of specialists. H.R.7255 - Coronavirus Health Care Worker Wellness Act of 2020- To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to health care providers to establish or expand programs dedicated to promoting mental wellness among their health care workers, including contractors, on the front lines of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, and for other purposes.
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2020 · third_quarter · Q3
The Resident Education Deferred Interest Act (HR 1554) FY2020 LHHS Appropriations bill-funding for NIH/NCI Access to radioactive isotopes Support to ensure that patient care 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 for NRC Commissioner nominee to have medical background. Support patient choice in treatment options by closing the in-office ancillary services exception to the Stark Law for radiation oncology services; Protecting Integrity in Medicare Act (H.R. 2143) Radiation Oncology reimbursement Radiation Oncology safety Cancer Moonshot Initiative Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief for Puerto Rico Legislation to increase transparency in the prior authorization process Efforts to educate legislators about un-intended consequences associated with rate setting for health care services HR 1966 Henrietta Lacks Enhancing Cancer Research Act of 2019 HR3107 Improving Seniors timely access to care act Curb surprise billing for patients preserve current training and experience requirements for radiopharmaceuticals H.R.748 CARES Act S.3548 CARES Act H.R.6201 Families First Coronavirus Response Act H.R.6074 Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 Economic relief for 501c6 organizations HR 5924 - Encourages specialty medicine physicians to serve in rural communities experiencing shortages of specialists. H.R.7255 - Coronavirus Health Care Worker Wellness Act of 2020- To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to health care providers to establish or expand programs dedicated to promoting mental wellness among their health care workers, including contractors, on the front lines of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, and for other purposes.
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2020 · second_quarter · Q2
The Resident Education Deferred Interest Act (HR 1554) FY2020 LHHS Appropriations bill-funding for NIH/NCI Access to radioactive isotopes Support to ensure that patient care 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 for NRC Commissioner nominee to have medical background. Support patient choice in treatment options by closing the in-office ancillary services exception to the Stark Law for radiation oncology services; Protecting Integrity in Medicare Act (H.R. 2143) Radiation Oncology reimbursement Radiation Oncology safety Cancer Moonshot Initiative Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief for Puerto Rico Legislation to increase transparency in the prior authorization process Efforts to educate legislators about un-intended consequences associated with rate setting for health care services HR 1966 Henrietta Lacks Enhancing Cancer Research Act of 2019 HR3107 Improving Seniors timely access to care act Curb surprise billing for patients preserve current training and experience requirements for radiopharmaceuticals H.R.748 CARES Act S.3548 CARES Act H.R.6201 Families First Coronavirus Response Act H.R.6074 Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 Economic relief for 501c6 organizations HR 5924 - Encourages specialty medicine physicians to serve in rural communities experiencing shortages of specialists.
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2020 · first_quarter · Q1
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fiscal year 2020. Support for increased funding for radiation therapy cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute. Support for the National Institutes of Health to recognize radiation oncology as an individual specialty in reporting systems to create more transparency of federal appropriations. Ensure that radiological materials used for the diagnosis and treatment of patients are secured and access to care preserved. Cancer Moonshot Initiative
HR 913, Clinical Treatment Act Local Coverage Determinations Clarification Act Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices. S.2425-Patient Access and Medicare Protection Act (PAMPA) implementation. Support for legislation to ensure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law. for radiation therapy services; Promoting Integrity in Medicare Act (H.R. 2143) 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 ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Support for reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value. Implementation of H.R. 2, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 Support for reforms to the CMMI Proposed Radiation Oncology Alternative Payment Model S.3230 - TA SUPPORT Act to ensure that small and rural physician practices participating in Medicares new Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) have access to the technical assistance.
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2019 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Support for protecting access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and stereotactic radio surgery. Support access to radioactive isotopes.
HR 913, Clinical Treatment Act Local Coverage Determinations Clarification Act Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices. S.2425-Patient Access and Medicare Protection Act (PAMPA) implementation. Support for legislation to ensure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law. for radiation therapy services; Promoting Integrity in Medicare Act (H.R. 2143) 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 ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Support for reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value. Implementation of H.R. 2, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 Support for reforms to the CMMI Proposed Radiation Oncology Alternative Payment Model
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2019 · third_quarter · Q3
Support for protecting access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and stereotactic radio surgery. Support access to radioactive isotopes.
The Resident Education Deferred Interest Act (HR 1554) FY2020 LHHS Appropriations bill-funding for NIH/NCI Access to radioactive isotopes Support to ensure that patient care 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 for NRC Commissioner nominee to have medical background. Support patient choice in treatment options by closing the in-office ancillary services exception to the Stark Law for radiation oncology services; Protecting Integrity in Medicare Act (H.R. 2143) Radiation Oncology reimbursement Radiation Oncology safety Cancer Moonshot Initiative Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief for Puerto Rico Legislation to increase transparency in the prior authorization process Efforts to educate legislators about un-intended consequences associated with rate setting for health care services HR 1966 Henrietta Lacks Enhancing Cancer Research Act of 2019 HR3107 Improving Seniors timely access to care act
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2019 · second_quarter · Q2
HR 913, Clinical Treatment Act Local Coverage Determinations Clarification Act Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices. S.2425-Patient Access and Medicare Protection Act (PAMPA) implementation. Support for legislation to ensure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law. for radiation therapy services; Promoting Integrity in Medicare Act (H.R. 2143) 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 ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Support for reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value. Implementation of H.R. 2, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015
The Resident Education Deferred Interest Act (HR 1554) FY2020 LHHS Appropriations bill-funding for NIH/NCI HR 4675, Low Dose Radiation Research Act Access to radioactive isotopes Support to ensure that patient care 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 for NRC Commissioner nominee to have medical background. Support patient choice in treatment options by closing the in-office ancillary services exception to the Stark Law for radiation oncology services; Protecting Integrity in Medicare Act (H.R. 2143) Oppose Non-Burning Sunshine Report Language Oppose HR 1150, Tanning Tax Repeal Act of 2017 Radiation Oncology reimbursement Radiation Oncology safety Cancer Moonshot Initiative S. 794 Local Coverage Determination Clarification Act of 2016 Support Medicare Red Tape Initiative Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief for Puerto Rico Legislation to increase transparency in the prior authorization process Efforts to educate legislators about un-intended consequences associated with rate setting for health care services
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2019 · first_quarter · Q1
HR 913, Clinical Treatment Act Local Coverage Determinations Clarification Act Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices. S.2425-Patient Access and Medicare Protection Act (PAMPA) implementation. Support for legislation to ensure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law. for radiation therapy services; Promoting Integrity in Medicare Act (H.R. 2143) 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 ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Support for reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value. Implementation of H.R. 2, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fiscal year 2020. Support for increased funding for radiation therapy cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute. Support for the National Institutes of Health to recognize radiation oncology as an individual specialty in reporting systems to create more transparency of federal appropriations. Ensure that radiological materials used for the diagnosis and treatment of patients are secured and access to care preserved. Cancer Moonshot Initiative
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2018 · fourth_quarter · 4A
The Resident Education Deferred Interest Act (HR 5734) FY2019 LHHS Appropriations bill-funding for NIH/NCI HR 4675, Low Dose Radiation Research Act Access to radioactive isotopes Support to ensure that patient care 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 for NRC Commissioner nominee to have medical background. Support patient choice in treatment options by closing the in-office ancillary services exception to the Stark Law for radiation oncology services; Protecting Integrity in Medicare Act (H.R. 2066) Oppose Non-Burning Sunshine Report Language Oppose HR 1150, Tanning Tax Repeal Act of 2017 Radiation Oncology reimbursement Radiation Oncology safety Cancer Moonshot Initiative S. 794 Local Coverage Determination Clarification Act of 2016 HR 1629, Oppose American Health Care Act and Senate Better Care Reconciliation Amendment Oppose Graham-Cassidy Amendment Support Children's Health Insurance Re authorization Act Support Medicare Red Tape Initiative Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief for Puerto Rico
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2018 · fourth_quarter · Q4
HR 6836, Clinical Treatment Act HR 3635, Local Coverage Determinations Act Prior Authorization S.2425-Patient Access and Medicare Protection Act (PAMPA) implementation. Support for legislation to freeze radiation therapy payments through the end of 2019, increase funding for the NIH for FY 2018 and FY 2019, and simplify the MIPS program; Balanced Budget Act of 2018 (HR 1892). Support for legislation to ensure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services; Protecting Integrity in Medicare Act (H.R. 2066) 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 ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Support for reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value. Implementation of H.R. 2, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 Support the elimination of abuse to the Medicare program by closing the in-office ancillary services exception to the Stark Law for radiation oncology services. S. 794 Local Coverage Determination Clarification Act of 2017
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2018 · third_quarter · Q3
HR 3635, Local coverage Determinations Act Prior Authorization S.2425-Patient Access and Medicare Protection Act (PAMPA) implementation. Support for legislation to freeze radiation therapy payments through the end of 2019, increase funding for the NIH for FY 2018 and FY 2019, and simplify the MIPS program; Balanced Budget Act of 2018 (HR 1892). Support for legislation to ensure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services; Protecting Integrity in Medicare Act (H.R. 2066) 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 ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Support for reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value. Implementation of H.R. 2, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 Support the elimination of abuse to the Medicare program by closing the in-office ancillary services exception to the Stark Law for radiation oncology services. S. 794 Local Coverage Determination Clarification Act of 2017
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2018 · second_quarter · Q2
Support for protecting access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and stereotactic radio surgery. Support access to radioactive isotopes. Support for H.R.4675 - Low-Dose Radiation Research Act of 2017
Support to ensure that patient care 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 for NRC Commissioner nominee to have medical background. Support patient choice in treatment options by closing the in-office ancillary services exception to the Stark Law for radiation oncology services; Protecting Integrity in Medicare Act (H.R. 2066) Oppose Non-Burning Sunshine Report Language Oppose HR 1150, Tanning Tax Repeal Act of 2017 Radiation Oncology reimbursement Radiation Oncology safety Cancer Moonshot Initiative S. 794 Local Coverage Determination Clarification Act of 2016 HR 1629, Oppose American Health Care Act and Senate Better Care Reconciliation Amendment Oppose Graham-Cassidy Amendment Support Children's Health Insurance Re authorization Act Support Medicare Red Tape Initiative Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief for Puerto Rico
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2018 · first_quarter · Q1
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fiscal year 2018 and 2019. Support for increased funding for radiation therapy cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute. Support for 21st Century Cures Act Support for the National Institutes of Health to recognize radiation oncology as an individual specialty in reporting systems to create more transparency of federal appropriations. Support for increased and sustained funding for the Graduation Medical Education program to support residency programs crucial for training the next generation of doctors treating cancer patients. Support for legislation to increase the number of Medicare-supported training positions for medical residents. Ensure that radiological materials used for the diagnosis and treatment of patients are secured and access to care preserved. Cancer Moonshot Initiative
S.2425-Patient Access and Medicare Protection Act (PAMPA) implementation. Support for legislation to freeze radiation therapy payments through the end of 2019, increase funding for the NIH for FY 2018 and FY 2019, and simplify the MIPS program; Balanced Budget Act of 2018 (HR 1892). Support for legislation to ensure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services; Protecting Integrity in Medicare Act (H.R. 2066) 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 ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Support for reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value. Implementation of H.R. 2, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 Support the elimination of abuse to the Medicare program by closing the in-office ancillary services exception to the Stark Law for radiation oncology services. S. 794 Local Coverage Determination Clarification Act of 2017
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2017 · fourth_quarter · Q4
S.2425-Patient Access and Medicare Protection Act (PAMPA) implementation. Support for legislation to ensure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services; Protecting Integrity in Medicare Act (H.R. 2066) 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 ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Support for reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value. Implementation of H.R. 2, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 Support the elimination of abuse to the Medicare program by closing the in-office ancillary services exception to the Stark Law for radiation oncology services. S. 794 Local Coverage Determination Clarification Act of 2017
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2017 · third_quarter · Q3
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fiscal year 2017 and 2018. Support for increased funding for radiation therapy cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute. Support for 21st Century Cures Act Support for the National Institutes of Health to recognize radiation oncology as an individual specialty in reporting systems to create more transparency of federal appropriations. Support for increased and sustained funding for the Graduation Medical Education program to support residency programs crucial for training the next generation of doctors treating cancer patients. Support for legislation to increase the number of Medicare-supported training positions for medical residents. Ensure that radiological materials used for the diagnosis and treatment of patients are secured and access to care preserved. Cancer Moonshot Initiative
Support for a national reporting database of medical errors related to the delivery of radiation therapy. Support for the development of an appropriate medical event definition. Support to ensure that patient care 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 for NRC Commissioner nominee to have medical background. Support patient choice in treatment options by closing the in-office ancillary services exception to the Stark Law for radiation oncology services; Protecting Integrity in Medicare Act (H.R. 2066) Oppose Non-Burning Sunshine Report Language Oppose HR 1150, Tanning Tax Repeal Act of 2017 Radiation Oncology reimbursement Radiation Oncology safety Cancer Moonshot Initiative S. 794 Local Coverage Determination Clarification Act of 2016 HR 1629, Oppose American Health Care Act and Senate Better Care Reconciliation Amendment Oppose Graham-Cassidy Amendment Support Children's Health Insurance Re authorization Act Support Medicare Red Tape Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief for Puerto Rico
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2017 · second_quarter · Q2
Support for a national reporting database of medical errors related to the delivery of radiation therapy. Support for the development of an appropriate medical event definition. Support to ensure that patient care 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 for NRC Commissioner nominee to have medical background. Support patient choice in treatment options by closing the in-office ancillary services exception to the Stark Law for radiation oncology services; Protecting Integrity in Medicare Act (H.R. 2066) Oppose Non-Burning Sunshine Report Language Oppose HR 1150, Tanning Tax Repeal Act of 2017 Radiation Oncology reimbursement Radiation Oncology safety Cancer Moonshot Initiative S. 794 Local Coverage Determination Clarification Act of 2016 HR 1629, Oppose American Health Care Act and Senate Better Care Reconciliation Amendment
S.2425-Patient Access and Medicare Protection Act (PAMPA) implementation. Support for legislation to ensure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services; Protecting Integrity in Medicare Act (H.R. 2066) 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 ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Support for reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value. Implementation of H.R. 2, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 Support the elimination of abuse to the Medicare program by closing the in-office ancillary services exception to the Stark Law for radiation oncology services. S. 794 Local Coverage Determination Clarification Act of 2017
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2017 · first_quarter · Q1
Support for a national reporting database of medical errors related to the delivery of radiation therapy. Support for the development of an appropriate medical event definition. Support to ensure that patient care 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 for NRC Commissioner nominee to have medical background. Support patient choice in treatment options by closing the in-office ancillary services exception to the Stark Law for radiation oncology services; Protecting Integrity in Medicare Act (H.R. 2066) Oppose Non-Burning Sunshine Report Language Oppose HR 1150, Tanning Tax Repeal Act of 2017 Radiation Oncology reimbursement Radiation Oncology safety Cancer Moonshot Initiative S. 794 Local Coverage Determination Clarification Act of 2016 HR 1629, American Health Care Act
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fiscal year 2017 and 2018. Support for increased funding for radiation therapy cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute. Support for 21st Century Cures Act Support for the National Institutes of Health to recognize radiation oncology as an individual specialty in reporting systems to create more transparency of federal appropriations. Support for increased and sustained funding for the Graduation Medical Education program to support residency programs crucial for training the next generation of doctors treating cancer patients. Support for legislation to increase the number of Medicare-supported training positions for medical residents. Ensure that radiological materials used for the diagnosis and treatment of patients are secured and access to care preserved. Cancer Moonshot Initiative
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2016 · fourth_quarter · Q4
S.2425-Patient Access and Medicare Protection Act (PAMPA) implementation. Support for legislation to ensure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services; Protecting Integrity in Medicare Act (H.R. 5088) 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 ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Support for reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value. Implementation of H.R. 2, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 Support the elimination of abuse to the Medicare program by closing the in-office ancillary services exception to the Stark Law for radiation oncology services. S. 1549, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for advanced illness care coordination services for Medicare beneficiaries, and for other purposes. Helping Hospitals Improve Patient Care (H.R. 5273) H.R. 5721 Local Coverage Determination Clarification Act of 2016
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2016 · third_quarter · Q3
Support for a national reporting database of medical errors related to the delivery of radiation therapy. Support for the development of an appropriate medical event definition. Support to ensure that patient care advances in biomedical research impacting patient care are not compromised by any policies imposed on the medical use and research applications of cesium chloride. FDA review process of medical devices; The Medical Device Guardians Act of 2016 (H.R. 5404) Support for NRC Commissioner nominee to have medical background. Support patient choice in treatment options by closing the in-office ancillary services exception to the Stark Law for radiation oncology services; Protecting Integrity in Medicare Act (H.R. 5088) Oppose HR 2698, Tanning Tax Repeal Act of 2015 Support HR 239, To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to exempt from manufacturer transparency reporting certain transfers used for educational purposes, and for other purposes Radiation Oncology reimbursement Radiation Oncology safety Cancer Moonshot Initiative H.R. 5721 Local Coverage Determination Clarification Act of 2016
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2016 · second_quarter · Q2
Support for a national reporting database of medical errors related to the delivery of radiation therapy. Support for the development of an appropriate medical event definition. Support to ensure that patient care advances in biomedical research impacting patient care are not compromised by any policies imposed on the medical use and research applications of cesium chloride. FDA review process of medical devices; The Medical Device Guardians Act of 2016 (H.R. 5404) Support for NRC Commissioner nominee to have medical background. Support patient choice in treatment options by closing the in-office ancillary services exception to the Stark Law for radiation oncology services; Protecting Integrity in Medicare Act (H.R. 5088) Oppose HR 2698, Tanning Tax Repeal Act of 2015 Support HR 239, To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to exempt from manufacturer transparency reporting certain transfers used for educational purposes, and for other purposes Radiation Oncology reimbursement Radiation Oncology safety Cancer Moonshot Initiative
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2016 · first_quarter · Q1
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fiscal year 2016 and 2017. Support for increased funding for radiation therapy cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute. Support for the National Institutes of Health to recognize radiation oncology as an individual specialty in reporting systems to create more transparency of federal appropriations. Support for increased and sustained funding for the Graduation Medical Education program to support residency programs crucial for training the next generation of doctors treating cancer patients. Support for legislation to increase the number of Medicare-supported training positions for medical residents. Ensure that radiological materials used for the diagnosis and treatment of patients are secured and access to care preserved.
Support for a national reporting database of medical errors related to the delivery of radiation therapy. Support for the development of an appropriate medical event definition. Support to ensure that patient care 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 modifications to the FDA review process of medical devices to consider interoperability issues. Support for NRC Commissioner nominee to have medical background. Support patient choice in treatment options by closing the in-office ancillary services exception to the Stark Law for radiation oncology services. Oppose HR 2698, Tanning Tax Repeal Act of 2015 Support HR 239, To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to exempt from manufacturer transparency reporting certain transfers used for educational purposes, and for other purposes Radiation Oncology reimbursement Radiation Oncology safety S. 1549, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for advanced illness care coordination services for Medicare beneficiaries, and for other purposes.
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY via AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
2015 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Support for a national reporting database of medical errors related to the delivery of radiation therapy. Support for the development of an appropriate medical event definition. Support to ensure that patient care 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 modifications to the FDA review process of medical devices to consider interoperability issues. Support for NRC Commissioner nominee to have medical background. Support patient choice in treatment options by closing the in-office ancillary services exeption to the Stark Law for radiation oncology services. Oppose HR 2698, Tanning Tax Repeal Act of 2015 Support HR 239, To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to exempt from manufacturer transparency reporting certain transfers used for educational purposes, and for other purposes Radiation Oncology reimbursement Radiation Oncology safety
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fiscal year 2015 and 2016. Support for increased funding for radiation therapy cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute. Support for the National Institutes of Health to recognize radiation oncology as an individual specialty in reporting systems to create more transparency of federal appropriations. Support for increased and sustained funding for the Graduation Medical Education program to support residency programs crucial for training the next generation of doctors treating cancer patients. Support for legislation to increase the number of Medicare-supported training positions for medical residents. Ensure that radiological materials used for the diagnosis and treatment of patients are secured and access to care preserved. Support for H. Con Res 27 and S. Con Res 11, Establishing the budget for the U.S. Government for FY2016 Support for H.R. 2029, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY via AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
2015 · third_quarter · Q3
Support for preserving access to radiation therapy services under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. Support for legislation to ensure 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 ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Support for reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value. Support for H.R. 2, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 Support the elimination of abuse to the Medicare program by closing the in-office ancillary services exception to the Stark Law for radiation oncology services.
Support for a national reporting database of medical errors related to the delivery of radiation therapy. Support for the development of an appropriate medical event definition. Support to ensure that patient care 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 modifications to the FDA review process of medical devices to consider interoperability issues. Support for NRC Commissioner nominee to have medical background. Support patient choice in treatment options by closing the in-office ancillary services exeption to the Stark Law for radiation oncology services. Oppose HR 2698, Tanning Tax Repeal Act of 2015 Support HR 239, To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to exempt from manufacturer transparency reporting certain transfers used for educational purposes, and for other purposes Radiation Oncology reimbursement Radiation Oncology safety
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY via AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
2015 · second_quarter · Q2
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 ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Support for preserving access to radiation therapy services under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. Support for reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value. Support for H.R. 2, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 Support the elimination of abuse to the Medicare program by closing the in-office ancillary services exception to the Stark Law for radiation oncology services.
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY via AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
2015 · first_quarter · Q1
Support for protecting access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and stereotactic radio surgery.
Support for a national reporting database of medical errors related to the delivery of radiation therapy. Support for the development of an appropriate medical event definition. Support to ensure that patient care 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 modifications to the FDA review process of medical devices to consider interoperability issues. Support for NRC Commissioner nominee to have medical background. Support patient choice in treatment options by closing the in-office ancillary services exeption to the Stark Law for radiation oncology services.
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY via AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
2014 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fiscal year 2013 and 2014. Support for increased funding for radiation therapy cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute.Support for the National Institutes of Health to recognize radiation oncology as an individual specialty in reporting systems to create more transparency of federal appropriations. Support for preserving critical GME funding to support residency programs crucial for training the next generation of doctors treating cancer patients nationwide. Support for legislation to increase the number of Medicare-supported training positions for medical residents. Ensure that radiological materials used for the diagnosis and treatment of patients are secured and access to care preserved.
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 Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act (HR 1146). Support for ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Support for preserving access to radiation therapy services under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. Support for repeal of Medicare sequestration cuts under the Budget Control Act of 2011. Support for reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value. Support for H.R. 2914, Promoting Integrity in Medicare Act of 2013, which amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) with respect to the general exceptions to both ownership and compensation arrangement prohibitions against physician self-referrals of Medicare patients to the entity with which a physician has a certain financial relationship. Support for H.R. 2810, the Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act of 2013 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to: (1) repeal sustainable growth rate (SGR) methodology from the determination of annual conversion factors in the formula for payment for physicians' services; and (2) prescribe an update to the single conversion factor for 2014 through 2018, as well as 2019 all subsequent years, of 0.5%. Support the SGR repeal and Medicare Beneficiary Access Improvement Act of 2013.
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY via AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
2014 · third_quarter · Q3
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 Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act (HR 1146). Support for ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Support for preserving access to radiation therapy services under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Support for repeal of Medicare sequestration cuts under the Budget Control Act of 2011 Support for reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value. Support for H.R. 2914, Promoting Integrity in Medicare Act of 2013, which amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) with respect to the general exceptions to both ownership and compensation arrangement prohibitions against physician self-referrals of Medicare patients to the entity with which a physician has a certain financial relationship. Support for H.R. 2810, the Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act of 2013 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to: (1) repeal sustainable growth rate (SGR) methodology from the determination of annual conversion factors in the formula for payment for physicians' services; and (2) prescribe an update to the single conversion factor for 2014 through 2018, as well as 2019 all subsequent years, of 0.5%. Support the SGR repeal and Medicare Beneficiary Access Improvement Act of 2013 Printed
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY via AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
2014 · second_quarter · Q2
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fiscal year 2013 and 2014. Support for increased funding for radiation therapy cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute.Support for the National Institutes of Health to recognize radiation oncology as an individual specialty in reporting systems to create more transparency of federal appropriations. Support for preserving critical GME funding to support residency programs crucial for training the next generation of doctors treating cancer patients nationwide. Support for legislation to increase the number of Medicare-supported training positions for medical residents.
Support for protecting access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and stereotactic radio surgery.
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY via AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
2014 · first_quarter · Q1
Support for protecting access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and sterotactic radiosurgery.
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 Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act (HR 1146). Support for ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Support for preserving access to radiation therapy services under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Support for repeal of Medicare sequestration cuts under the Budget Control Act of 2011 Support for reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value. Support for H.R. 2477, the Planning Actively for Cancer Treatment (PACT) Act, to establish a new Medicare service for cancer care planning and coordination. Support for H.R. 2914, Promoting Integrity in Medicare Act of 2013, which amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) with respect to the general exceptions to both ownership and compensation arrangement prohibitions against physician self-referrals of Medicare patients to the entity with which a physician has a certain financial relationship. Support for H.R. 2810, the Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act of 2013 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to: (1) repeal sustainable growth rate (SGR) methodology from the determination of annual conversion factors in the formula for payment for physicians' services; and (2) prescribe an update to the single conversion factor for 2014 through 2018, as well as 2019 all subsequent years, of 0.5%. Support the SGR repeal and Medicare Beneficiary Access Improvement Act of 2013
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY via AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
2013 · fourth_quarter · Q4
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 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 for the development of an appropriate medical event definition. Support to ensure that patient care 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 modifications to the FDA review process of medical devices to consider interoperability issues. Support for implementation of patient protection and insurance expansions from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PL No: 111-148). Support for coverage of routine patient care costs incurred when individuals enroll in clinical trials for the prevention, detection, or treatment of cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Support for legislation to ensure that government employees are able to attend educational meetings and conferences hosted by trade associations in their respective field, without compromising Congresss goal of enhanced federal accountability. Support for setting standards for essential health benefits, actuarial value and accreditation to better foster a cancer care system that balances access to comprehensive care and affordability. Support for improving the methods and timeliness of notice regarding drug shortages, identifying and assessing alternative manufacturing sites and entities for drugs and biologicals in shortage situation, and developing strategies to assess and address the impact of shortages on clinical trials. Support regulations to make patient-specific clinical trials data available for additional research purposes.
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY via AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
2013 · third_quarter · Q3
Support for lifting the salary cap on medical physicists at Veterans Affairs radiation oncology service centers.
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 Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act (HR 1146). Support for repealing the establishment of an Independent Payment Advisory Board that would develop and submit detailed proposals to reduce the per capita rate of growth in Medicare spending, specifically the Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011 (H.R. 452) (S 2118). Support for ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Support for preserving access to radiation therapy services under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Support for repeal of Medicare sequestration cuts under the Budget Control Act of 2011 Support for reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value. Support for H.R. 2477, the Planning Actively for Cancer Treatment (PACT) Act, to establish a new Medicare service for cancer care planning and coordination.
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY via AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
2013 · second_quarter · Q2
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 Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act (HR 1146). Support for repealing the establishment of an Independent Payment Advisory Board that would develop and submit detailed proposals to reduce the per capita rate of growth in Medicare spending, specifically the Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011 (H.R. 452) (S 2118). Support for ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Support for preserving access to radiation therapy services under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Support for repeal of Medicare sequestration cuts under the Budget Control Act of 2011 Support for reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value.
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY via AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
2013 · first_quarter · Q1
Support for protecting access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and sterotactic radiosurgery.
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 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 for the development of an appropriate medical event definition. Support to ensure that patient care 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 modifications to the FDA review process of medical devices to consider interoperability issues. Support for implementation of patient protection and insurance expansions from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PL No: 111-148). Support coverage of routine patient care costs incurred when individuals enroll in clinical trials for the prevention, detection, or treatment of cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Support for legislation to ensure that government employees are able to attend educational meetings and conferences hosted by trade associations in their respective field, without compromising Congresss goal of enhanced federal accountability. Support for setting standards for essential health benefits, actuarial value and accreditation to better foster a cancer care system that balances access to comprehensive care and affordability. Support for improving the methods and timeliness of notice regarding drug shortages, identifying and assessing alternative manufacturing sites and entities for drugs and biologicals in shortage situation, and developing strategies to assess and address the impact of shortages on clinical trials.
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY via AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
2012 · fourth_quarter · Q4
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 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 for the development of an appropriate medical event definition. Support to ensure that patient care 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 modifications to the FDA review process of medical devices to consider interoperability issues. Support for implementation of patient protection and insurance expansions from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PL No: 111-148). Support for setting conditions for lawsuits arising from health care liability claims, specifically the Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2011 (H.R. 5). Support coverage of routine patient care costs incurred when individuals enroll in clinical trials for the prevention, detection, or treatment of cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Support for legislation to ensure that government employees are able to attend educational meetings and conferences hosted by trade associations in their respective field, without compromising Congresss goal of enhanced federal accountability. Support for setting standards for essential health benefits, actuarial value and accreditation to better foster a cancer care system that balances access to comprehensive care and affordability.
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY via AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
2012 · third_quarter · Q3
Support for protecting access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and sterotactic radiosurgery. Support the development of domestic isotope production, specifically the American Medical Isotope Production Act of 2011 (S. 99).
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 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 for the development of an appropriate medical event definition. Support to ensure that patient care 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 modifications to the FDA review process of medical devices to consider interoperability issues. Support for implementation of patient protection and insurance expansions from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PL No: 111-148). Support for setting conditions for lawsuits arising from health care liability claims, specifically the Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2011 (H.R. 5). Support coverage of routine patient care costs incurred when individuals enroll in clinical trials for the prevention, detection, or treatment of cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Monitor FDA Drug and Device User Fee Act (H.R. 5651/S. 3187) Support for legislation to ensure that government employees are able to attend educational meetings and conferences hosted by trade associations in their respective field, without compromising Congresss goal of enhanced federal accountability.
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY via AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
2012 · second_quarter · Q2
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 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 for the development of an appropriate medical event definition. Support to ensure that patient care 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 modifications to the FDA review process of medical devices to consider interoperability issues. Support for implementation of patient protection and insurance expansions from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PL No: 111-148). Support for setting conditions for lawsuits arising from health care liability claims, specifically the Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2011 (H.R. 5). Support coverage of routine patient care costs incurred when individuals enroll in clinical trials for the prevention, detection, or treatment of cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Monitor FDA Drug and Device User Fee Act (H.R. 5651/S. 3187) Support for legislation to ensure that government employees are able to attend educational meetings and conferences hosted by trade associations in their respective field, without compromising Congresss goal of enhanced federal accountability.
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY via AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
2012 · first_quarter · Q1
Support for protecting access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and sterotactic radiosurgery. Support the development of domestic isotope production, specifically the American Medical Isotope Production Act of 2011 (S. 99).
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 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 for the development of an appropriate medical event definition. Support to ensure that patient care 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 modifications to the FDA review process of medical devices to consider interoperability issues. Support for implementation of patient protection and insurance expansions from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PL No: 111-148). Support for setting conditions for lawsuits arising from health care liability claims, specifically the Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2011 (H.R. 5). Support coverage of routine patient care costs incurred when individuals enroll in clinical trials for the prevention, detection, or treatment of cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY via AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
2011 · first_quarter · Q1
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 Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act. Support for repealing the establishment of an Independent Payment Advisory Board that would develop and submit detailed proposals to reduce the per capita rate of growth in Medicare spending, specifically the Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011 (H.R. 452).
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health for fiscal year 2011 and 2012.
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY via AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
2011 · fourth_quarter · Q4
To protect access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and sterotactic radiosurgery. Development of domestic isotope production, specifically the American Medical Isotope Production Act of 2011 (S. 99).
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 Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act (HR 2104). Support for repealing the establishment of an Independent Payment Advisory Board that would develop and submit detailed proposals to reduce the per capita rate of growth in Medicare spending, specifically the Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011 (H.R. 452). Support for ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program.
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY via AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
2011 · third_quarter · Q3
To protect access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and sterotactic radiosurgery. Development of domestic isotope production, specifically the American Medical Isotope Production Act of 2011 (S. 99).
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 Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act (HR 2104). Support for repealing the establishment of an Independent Payment Advisory Board that would develop and submit detailed proposals to reduce the per capita rate of growth in Medicare spending, specifically the Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011 (H.R. 452). Support for ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program.
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY via AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
2011 · second_quarter · Q2
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health for fiscal year 2011 and 2012.
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 Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act (HR 2104). Support for repealing the establishment of an Independent Payment Advisory Board that would develop and submit detailed proposals to reduce the per capita rate of growth in Medicare spending, specifically the Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011 (H.R. 452).
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY via AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
2011 · first_quarter · Q1
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health for fiscal year 2011 and 2012.
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 Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act. Support for repealing the establishment of an Independent Payment Advisory Board that would develop and submit detailed proposals to reduce the per capita rate of growth in Medicare spending, specifically the Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011 (H.R. 452).
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY via AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
2010 · fourth_quarter · 4A
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).
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY via AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
2010 · fourth_quarter · Q4
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 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.
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).
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fiscal year 2025 Support for increased funding for radiation therapy cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute Support for the National Institutes of Health to recognize radiation oncology as an individual specialty in reporting systems to create more transparency of federal appropriations Support for ARPA-H to support innovative cancer treatments Support for initiatives to increase diversity in clinical trials Support for DOD lung cancer research program funding
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fiscal year 2025 Support for increased funding for radiation therapy cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute Support for the National Institutes of Health to recognize radiation oncology as an individual specialty in reporting systems to create more transparency of federal appropriations Support for ARPA-H to support innovative cancer treatments Support for initiatives to increase diversity in clinical trials Support for DOD lung cancer research program funding
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fiscal years 2024 and 2025 Support for increased funding for radiation therapy cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute Support for the National Institutes of Health to recognize radiation oncology as an individual specialty in reporting systems to create more transparency of federal appropriations Ensure that radiological materials used for the diagnosis and treatment of patients are secured and access to care preserved Cancer Moonshot Initiative Support for ARPA-H to support innovative cancer treatments Support for initiatives to increase diversity in clinical trials Support for DOD lung cancer research program funding
FY2024 LHHS Appropriations bill-funding for NIH/NCI Access to radioactive isotopes Support to ensure that 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 for NRC Commissioner nominee to have medical background Radiation Oncology reimbursement Radiation Oncology safety Cancer Moonshot Initiative Legislation to increase transparency in the prior authorization process Efforts to educate legislators about unintended consequences associated with rate setting for health care services Preserve current training and experience requirements for radiopharmaceuticals Support for advancing health equity and eliminating health care disparities Support current NRC medical event reporting regulations and patient safety protocols without additional requirements for extravasations Support for H.R. 8412, a bill to remove barriers to accessing clinical trials for underrepresented populations
Support for protecting access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and stereotactic radio surgery Support access to radioactive isotopes
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
Support for protecting access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and stereotactic radio surgery Support access to radioactive isotopes
FY2024 LHHS Appropriations bill-funding for NIH/NCI Access to radioactive isotopes Support to ensure that 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 for NRC Commissioner nominee to have medical background Radiation Oncology reimbursement Radiation Oncology safety Cancer Moonshot Initiative Legislation to increase transparency in the prior authorization process Efforts to educate legislators about unintended consequences associated with rate setting for health care services Preserve current training and experience requirements for radiopharmaceuticals Support for advancing health equity and eliminating health care disparities Support current NRC medical event reporting regulations and patient safety protocols without additional requirements for extravasations Support for H.R. 8412, a bill to remove barriers to accessing clinical trials for underrepresented populations
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fiscal years 2024 and 2025 Support for increased funding for radiation therapy cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute Support for the National Institutes of Health to recognize radiation oncology as an individual specialty in reporting systems to create more transparency of federal appropriations Ensure that radiological materials used for the diagnosis and treatment of patients are secured and access to care preserved Cancer Moonshot Initiative Support for ARPA-H to support innovative cancer treatments Support for initiatives to increase diversity in clinical trials Support for DOD lung cancer research program funding
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fiscal years 2024 and 2025 Support for increased funding for radiation therapy cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute Support for the National Institutes of Health to recognize radiation oncology as an individual specialty in reporting systems to create more transparency of federal appropriations Ensure that radiological materials used for the diagnosis and treatment of patients are secured and access to care preserved Cancer Moonshot Initiative Support for ARPA-H to support innovative cancer treatments Support for initiatives to increase diversity in clinical trials Support for DOD lung cancer research program funding
FY2024 LHHS Appropriations bill-funding for NIH/NCI Access to radioactive isotopes Support to ensure that 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 for NRC Commissioner nominee to have medical background Radiation Oncology reimbursement Radiation Oncology safety Cancer Moonshot Initiative Legislation to increase transparency in the prior authorization process Efforts to educate legislators about unintended consequences associated with rate setting for health care services Preserve current training and experience requirements for radiopharmaceuticals Support for advancing health equity and eliminating health care disparities Support current NRC medical event reporting regulations and patient safety protocols without additional requirements for extravasations
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for waiving budget neutrality adjustments with evaluation and management code changes Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates by supporting H.R. 3674 to provide relief and stability in Medicare payments Support for H.R. 1202 for resident education deferred interest Support for H.R. 2474 to add inflationary updates to the MPFS Support for H.R. 2761 to defer loan payments for specialty physicians in rural areas Support for H.R. 6683, to fix the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule physician payment reimbursement cut Support H.R. 6800, a bill to increase pay cap for therapeutic medical physicists of the Department of Veterans Affairs
FY2024 LHHS Appropriations bill-funding for NIH/NCI Access to radioactive isotopes Support to ensure that 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 for NRC Commissioner nominee to have medical background Radiation Oncology reimbursement Radiation Oncology safety Cancer Moonshot Initiative Legislation to increase transparency in the prior authorization process Efforts to educate legislators about unintended consequences associated with rate setting for health care services Preserve current training and experience requirements for radiopharmaceuticals Support for advancing health equity and eliminating health care disparities Support current NRC medical event reporting regulations and patient safety protocols without additional requirements for extravasations
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
FY2024 LHHS Appropriations bill-funding for NIH/NCI Access to radioactive isotopes Support to ensure that 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 for NRC Commissioner nominee to have medical background Radiation Oncology reimbursement Radiation Oncology safety Cancer Moonshot Initiative Legislation to increase transparency in the prior authorization process Efforts to educate legislators about unintended consequences associated with rate setting for health care services Preserve current training and experience requirements for radiopharmaceuticals Support for advancing health equity and eliminating health care disparities Support current NRC medical event reporting regulations and patient safety protocols without additional requirements for extravasations
Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for waiving budget neutrality adjustments with evaluation and management code changes Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates by supporting H.R. 3674 to provide relief and stability in Medicare payments Support for H.R. 1202 for resident education deferred interest Support for H.R. 2474 to add inflationary updates to the MPFS Support for H.R. 2761 to defer loan payments for specialty physicians in rural areas Support for H.R. 6683, to fix the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule physician payment reimbursement cut Support H.R. 6800, a bill to increase pay cap for therapeutic medical physicists of the Department of Veterans Affairs
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
FY2024 LHHS Appropriations bill-funding for NIH/NCI Access to radioactive isotopes Support to ensure that 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 for NRC Commissioner nominee to have medical background Radiation Oncology reimbursement Radiation Oncology safety Cancer Moonshot Initiative Legislation to increase transparency in the prior authorization process Efforts to educate legislators about unintended consequences associated with rate setting for health care services Curb surprise billing for patients Preserve current training and experience requirements for radiopharmaceuticals Support for advancing health equity and eliminating health care disparities Support current NRC medical event reporting regulations and patient safety protocols without additional requirements for extravasations
Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for waiving budget neutrality adjustments with evaluation and management code changes Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates by supporting H.R. 3674 to provide relief and stability in Medicare payments Support for H.R. 1202 for resident education deferred interest Support for H.R. 2474 to add inflationary updates to the MPFS Support for H.R. 2761 to defer loan payments for specialty physicians in rural areas
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
Support for protecting access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and stereotactic radio surgery Support access to radioactive isotopes
Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for waiving budget neutrality adjustments with evaluation and management code changes Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates Support for H.R. 1202 for resident education deferred interest Support for H.R. 2474 to add inflationary updates to the MPFS Support for H.R. 2761 to defer loan payments for specialty physicians in rural areas
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for waiving budget neutrality adjustments with evaluation and management code changes Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates Support for H.R. 1202 for resident education deferred interest
FY2024 LHHS Appropriations bill-funding for NIH/NCI Access to radioactive isotopes Support to ensure that 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 for NRC Commissioner nominee to have medical background Radiation Oncology reimbursement Radiation Oncology safety Cancer Moonshot Initiative Legislation to increase transparency in the prior authorization process Efforts to educate legislators about unintended consequences associated with rate setting for health care services Curb surprise billing for patients Preserve current training and experience requirements for radiopharmaceuticals Support for advancing health equity and eliminating health care disparities Support current NRC medical event reporting regulations and patient safety protocols without additional requirements for extravasations
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fiscal year 2023 Support for increased funding for radiation therapy cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute Support for the National Institutes of Health to recognize radiation oncology as an individual specialty in reporting systems to create more transparency of federal appropriations Ensure that radiological materials used for the diagnosis and treatment of patients are secured and access to care preserved Cancer Moonshot Initiative Support for ARPA-H to support innovative cancer treatments Support for DIVERSE Trials Act to increase diversity in clinical trials Support for DOD lung cancer research program funding
FY2023 LHHS Appropriations bill-funding for NIH/NCI Access to radioactive isotopes Support to ensure that 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 for NRC Commissioner nominee to have medical background Radiation Oncology reimbursement Radiation Oncology safety Cancer Moonshot Initiative Legislation to increase transparency in the prior authorization process Efforts to educate legislators about unintended consequences associated with rate setting for health care services Curb surprise billing for patients Preserve current training and experience requirements for radiopharmaceuticals Support for advancing health equity and eliminating health care disparities Support current NRC medical event reporting regulations and patient safety protocols without additional requirements for extravasations
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fiscal year 2022 Support for increased funding for radiation therapy cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute Support for the National Institutes of Health to recognize radiation oncology as an individual specialty in reporting systems to create more transparency of federal appropriations Ensure that radiological materials used for the diagnosis and treatment of patients are secured and access to care preserved Cancer Moonshot Initiative Support for ARPA-H to support innovative cancer treatments Support for DIVERSE Trials Act to increase diversity in clinical trials Support for DOD lung cancer research program funding
Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices Support for legislation to ensure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for reforms to the CMMI proposed radiation oncology alternative payment model Support for waiving budget neutrality adjustments with evaluation and management code changes Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates
Support for protecting access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and stereotactic radio surgery Support access to radioactive isotopes
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices Support for legislation to ensure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for reforms to the CMMI proposed radiation oncology alternative payment model Support for waiving budget neutrality adjustments with evaluation and management code changes Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates Support for H.R. 7995 Support for H.R. 8800
Support for protecting access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and stereotactic radio surgery Support access to radioactive isotopes
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
FY2023 LHHS Appropriations bill-funding for NIH/NCI Access to radioactive isotopes Support to ensure that patients care 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 for NRC Commissioner nominee to have medical background Support patient choice in treatment options by closing the in-office ancillary services exception to the Stark Law for radiation oncology services Radiation Oncology reimbursement Radiation Oncology safety Cancer Moonshot Initiative Legislation to increase transparency in the prior authorization process Efforts to education legislators about unintended consequences associated with rate setting for health care services Curb surprise billing for patients Preserve current training and experience requirements for radiopharmaceuticals Support for advancing health equity and eliminating health care disparities Support current NRC medical event reporting regulations and patient safety protocols without additional requirements for extravasations
Support for protecting access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and stereotactic radio surgery Support access to radioactive isotopes
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
Support for protecting access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and stereotactic radio surgery Support access to radioactive isotopes
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fiscal year 2022 Support for increased funding for radiation therapy cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute Support for the National Institutes of Health to recognize radiation oncology as an individual specialty in reporting systems to create more transparency of federal appropriations Ensure that radiological materials used for the diagnosis and treatment of patients are secured and access to care preserved Cancer Moonshot Initiative Support for ARPA-H to support innovative cancer treatments Support for DIVERSE Trials Act to increase diversity in clinical trials Support for DOD lung cancer research program funding
Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices Support for legislation to ensure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for reforms to the CMMI proposed radiation oncology alternative payment model Support for waiving budget neutrality adjustments with evaluation and management code changes Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates Support for H.R. 7995 Support for H.R. 8800
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices Support for legislation to ensure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law 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 reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for reforms to the CMMI proposed radiation oncology alternative payment model Support for waiving budget neutrality adjustments with evaluation and management code changes Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts due to clinical labor price updates
FY2022 LHHS Appropriations bill-funding for NIH/NCI Access to radioactive isotopes Support to ensure that patients care 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 for NRC Commissioner nominee to have medical background Support patient choice in treatment options by closing the in-office ancillary services exception to the Stark Law for radiation oncology services Radiation Oncology reimbursement Radiation Oncology safety Cancer Moonshot Initiative Legislation to increase transparency in the prior authorization process Efforts to education legislators about un-untended consequences associated with rate setting for health care services Curb surprise billing for patients Preserve current training and experience requirements for radiopharmaceuticals Support for advancing health equity and eliminating health care disparities Support current NRC medical event reporting regulations and patient safety protocols without additional requirements for extravasations
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
Support for protecting access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and stereotactic radio surgery Support access to radioactive isotopes
FY2022 LHHS Appropriations bill-funding for NIH/NCI Access to radioactive isotopes Support to ensure that patients care 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 for NRC Commissioner nominee to have medical background Support patient choice in treatment options by closing the in-office ancillary services exception to the Stark Law for radiation oncology services Radiation Oncology reimbursement Radiation Oncology safety Cancer Moonshot Initiative Legislation to increase transparency in the prior authorization process Efforts to education legislators about un-untended consequences associated with rate setting for health care services Curb surprise billing for patients Preserve current training and experience requirements for radiopharmaceuticals Support for advancing health equity and eliminating health care disparities Support current NRC medical event reporting regulations and patient safety protocols without additional requirements for extravasations
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
FY2022 LHHS Appropriations bill-funding for NIH/NCI Access to radioactive isotopes Support to ensure that patients care 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 for NRC Commissioner nominee to have medical background Support patient choice in treatment options by closing the in-office ancillary services exception to the Stark Law for radiation oncology services Radiation Oncology reimbursement Radiation Oncology safety Cancer Moonshot Initiative Legislation to increase transparency in the prior authorization process Efforts to education legislators about un-untended consequences associated with rate setting for health care services Curb surprise billing for patients Preserve current training and experience requirements for radiopharmaceuticals Economic relief for 501c6 organizations Support for advancing health equity and eliminating health care disparities
Support for protecting access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and stereotactic radio surgery Support access to radioactive isotopes
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices Support for legislation to ensure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law 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 ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program Support for reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for reforms to the CMMI proposed radiation oncology alternative payment model Support for waiving budget neutrality adjustments with evaluation and management code changes Support for protecting access to care for Medicare patients Oppose physician fee schedule cuts
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fiscal year 2022 Support for increased funding for radiation therapy cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute Support for the National Institutes of Health to recognize radiation oncology as an individual specialty in reporting systems to create more transparency of federal appropriations Ensure that radiological materials used for the diagnosis and treatment of patients are secured and access to care preserved Cancer Moonshot Initiative Support for ARPA-H to support innovative cancer treatments
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fiscal year 2022 Support for increased funding for radiation therapy cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute Support for the National Institutes of Health to recognize radiation oncology as an individual specialty in reporting systems to create more transparency of federal appropriations Ensure that radiological materials used for the diagnosis and treatment of patients are secured and access to care preserved Cancer Moonshot Initiative Support for ARPA-H to support innovative cancer treatments
FY2022 LHHS Appropriations bill-funding for NIH/NCI Access to radioactive isotopes Support to ensure that patients care 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 for NRC Commissioner nominee to have medical background Support patient choice in treatment options by closing the in-office ancillary services exception to the Stark Law for radiation oncology services Radiation Oncology reimbursement Radiation Oncology safety Cancer Moonshot Initiative Legislation to increase transparency in the prior authorization process Efforts to education legislators about un-untended consequences associated with rate setting for health care services Curb surprise billing for patients Preserve current training and experience requirements for radiopharmaceuticals Economic relief for 501c6 organizations Support for advancing health equity and eliminating health care disparities
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices Support for legislation to ensure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law 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 ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program Support for reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value Support for reforms to the CMMI proposed radiation oncology alternative payment model Support for waiving budget neutrality adjustments with evaluation and management code changes
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fiscal year 2022 Support for increased funding for radiation therapy cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute Support for the National Institutes of Health to recognize radiation oncology as an individual specialty in reporting systems to create more transparency of federal appropriations Ensure that radiological materials used for the diagnosis and treatment of patients are secured and access to care preserved Cancer Moonshot Initiative Support for ARPA-H to support innovative cancer treatments
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
HR 913, Clinical Treatment Act Local Coverage Determinations Clarification Act Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices. S.2425-Patient Access and Medicare Protection Act (PAMPA) implementation. Support for legislation to ensure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law. for radiation therapy services; Promoting Integrity in Medicare Act (H.R. 2143) 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 ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Support for reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value. Implementation of H.R. 2, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 Support for reforms to the CMMI Proposed Radiation Oncology Alternative Payment Model S.3230 - TA SUPPORT Act to ensure that small and rural physician practices participating in Medicares new Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) have access to the technical assistance. Support for waiving budget neutrality adjustments associated with evaluation and management code changes.
The Resident Education Deferred Interest Act (HR 1554) FY2020 LHHS Appropriations bill-funding for NIH/NCI Access to radioactive isotopes Support to ensure that patient care 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 for NRC Commissioner nominee to have medical background. Support patient choice in treatment options by closing the in-office ancillary services exception to the Stark Law for radiation oncology services; Protecting Integrity in Medicare Act (H.R. 2143) Radiation Oncology reimbursement Radiation Oncology safety Cancer Moonshot Initiative Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief for Puerto Rico Legislation to increase transparency in the prior authorization process Efforts to educate legislators about un-intended consequences associated with rate setting for health care services HR 1966 Henrietta Lacks Enhancing Cancer Research Act of 2019 HR3107 Improving Seniors timely access to care act Curb surprise billing for patients preserve current training and experience requirements for radiopharmaceuticals H.R.748 CARES Act S.3548 CARES Act H.R.6201 Families First Coronavirus Response Act H.R.6074 Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 Economic relief for 501c6 organizations HR 5924 - Encourages specialty medicine physicians to serve in rural communities experiencing shortages of specialists. H.R.7255 - Coronavirus Health Care Worker Wellness Act of 2020- To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to health care providers to establish or expand programs dedicated to promoting mental wellness among their health care workers, including contractors, on the front lines of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, and for other purposes.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
HR 913, Clinical Treatment Act Local Coverage Determinations Clarification Act Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices. S.2425-Patient Access and Medicare Protection Act (PAMPA) implementation. Support for legislation to ensure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law. for radiation therapy services; Promoting Integrity in Medicare Act (H.R. 2143) 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 ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Support for reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value. Implementation of H.R. 2, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 Support for reforms to the CMMI Proposed Radiation Oncology Alternative Payment Model S.3230 - TA SUPPORT Act to ensure that small and rural physician practices participating in Medicares new Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) have access to the technical assistance. Support for waiving budget neutrality adjustments associated with evaluation and management code changes.
Support for protecting access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and stereotactic radio surgery. Support access to radioactive isotopes.
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fiscal year 2020. Support for increased funding for radiation therapy cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute. Support for the National Institutes of Health to recognize radiation oncology as an individual specialty in reporting systems to create more transparency of federal appropriations. Ensure that radiological materials used for the diagnosis and treatment of patients are secured and access to care preserved. Cancer Moonshot Initiative S. 3203 - Therapeutic Medical Physicists Pay Cap Legislation
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fiscal year 2020. Support for increased funding for radiation therapy cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute. Support for the National Institutes of Health to recognize radiation oncology as an individual specialty in reporting systems to create more transparency of federal appropriations. Ensure that radiological materials used for the diagnosis and treatment of patients are secured and access to care preserved. Cancer Moonshot Initiative S. 3203 - Therapeutic Medical Physicists Pay Cap Legislation
HR 913, Clinical Treatment Act Local Coverage Determinations Clarification Act Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices. S.2425-Patient Access and Medicare Protection Act (PAMPA) implementation. Support for legislation to ensure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law. for radiation therapy services; Promoting Integrity in Medicare Act (H.R. 2143) 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 ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Support for reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value. Implementation of H.R. 2, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 Support for reforms to the CMMI Proposed Radiation Oncology Alternative Payment Model S.3230 - TA SUPPORT Act to ensure that small and rural physician practices participating in Medicares new Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) have access to the technical assistance. Support for waiving budget neutrality adjustments associated with evaluation and management code changes.
Support for protecting access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and stereotactic radio surgery. Support access to radioactive isotopes.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
HR 913, Clinical Treatment Act Local Coverage Determinations Clarification Act Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices. S.2425-Patient Access and Medicare Protection Act (PAMPA) implementation. Support for legislation to ensure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law. for radiation therapy services; Promoting Integrity in Medicare Act (H.R. 2143) 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 ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Support for reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value. Implementation of H.R. 2, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 Support for reforms to the CMMI Proposed Radiation Oncology Alternative Payment Model S.3230 - TA SUPPORT Act to ensure that small and rural physician practices participating in Medicares new Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) have access to the technical assistance.
Support for protecting access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and stereotactic radio surgery. Support access to radioactive isotopes.
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fiscal year 2020. Support for increased funding for radiation therapy cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute. Support for the National Institutes of Health to recognize radiation oncology as an individual specialty in reporting systems to create more transparency of federal appropriations. Ensure that radiological materials used for the diagnosis and treatment of patients are secured and access to care preserved. Cancer Moonshot Initiative S. 3203 - Therapeutic Medical Physicists Pay Cap Legislation
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
The Resident Education Deferred Interest Act (HR 1554) FY2020 LHHS Appropriations bill-funding for NIH/NCI Access to radioactive isotopes Support to ensure that patient care 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 for NRC Commissioner nominee to have medical background. Support patient choice in treatment options by closing the in-office ancillary services exception to the Stark Law for radiation oncology services; Protecting Integrity in Medicare Act (H.R. 2143) Radiation Oncology reimbursement Radiation Oncology safety Cancer Moonshot Initiative Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief for Puerto Rico Legislation to increase transparency in the prior authorization process Efforts to educate legislators about un-intended consequences associated with rate setting for health care services HR 1966 Henrietta Lacks Enhancing Cancer Research Act of 2019 HR3107 Improving Seniors timely access to care act Curb surprise billing for patients preserve current training and experience requirements for radiopharmaceuticals H.R.748 CARES Act S.3548 CARES Act H.R.6201 Families First Coronavirus Response Act H.R.6074 Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 Economic relief for 501c6 organizations
Support for protecting access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and stereotactic radio surgery. Support access to radioactive isotopes.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
The Resident Education Deferred Interest Act (HR 1554) FY2020 LHHS Appropriations bill-funding for NIH/NCI Access to radioactive isotopes Support to ensure that patient care 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 for NRC Commissioner nominee to have medical background. Support patient choice in treatment options by closing the in-office ancillary services exception to the Stark Law for radiation oncology services; Protecting Integrity in Medicare Act (H.R. 2143) Radiation Oncology reimbursement Radiation Oncology safety Cancer Moonshot Initiative Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief for Puerto Rico Legislation to increase transparency in the prior authorization process Efforts to educate legislators about un-intended consequences associated with rate setting for health care services HR 1966 Henrietta Lacks Enhancing Cancer Research Act of 2019 HR3107 Improving Seniors timely access to care act Curb surprise billing for patients
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fiscal year 2020. Support for increased funding for radiation therapy cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute. Support for the National Institutes of Health to recognize radiation oncology as an individual specialty in reporting systems to create more transparency of federal appropriations. Ensure that radiological materials used for the diagnosis and treatment of patients are secured and access to care preserved. Cancer Moonshot Initiative
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fiscal year 2020. Support for increased funding for radiation therapy cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute. Support for the National Institutes of Health to recognize radiation oncology as an individual specialty in reporting systems to create more transparency of federal appropriations. Ensure that radiological materials used for the diagnosis and treatment of patients are secured and access to care preserved. Cancer Moonshot Initiative
HR 913, Clinical Treatment Act Local Coverage Determinations Clarification Act Oppose restrictive prior authorization practices. S.2425-Patient Access and Medicare Protection Act (PAMPA) implementation. Support for legislation to ensure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law. for radiation therapy services; Promoting Integrity in Medicare Act (H.R. 2143) 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 ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Support for reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value. Implementation of H.R. 2, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 Support for reforms to the CMMI Proposed Radiation Oncology Alternative Payment Model
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fiscal year 2020. Support for increased funding for radiation therapy cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute. Support for the National Institutes of Health to recognize radiation oncology as an individual specialty in reporting systems to create more transparency of federal appropriations. Ensure that radiological materials used for the diagnosis and treatment of patients are secured and access to care preserved. Cancer Moonshot Initiative
Support for protecting access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and stereotactic radio surgery. Support access to radioactive isotopes. Support for H.R.4675 - Low-Dose Radiation Research Act of 2017
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
Support for protecting access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and stereotactic radio surgery. Support access to radioactive isotopes. Support for H.R.4675 - Low-Dose Radiation Research Act of 2017
The Resident Education Deferred Interest Act (HR 1554) FY2020 LHHS Appropriations bill-funding for NIH/NCI HR 4675, Low Dose Radiation Research Act Access to radioactive isotopes Support to ensure that patient care 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 for NRC Commissioner nominee to have medical background. Support patient choice in treatment options by closing the in-office ancillary services exception to the Stark Law for radiation oncology services; Protecting Integrity in Medicare Act (H.R. 2143) Oppose Non-Burning Sunshine Report Language Oppose HR 1150, Tanning Tax Repeal Act of 2017 Radiation Oncology reimbursement Radiation Oncology safety Cancer Moonshot Initiative S. 794 Local Coverage Determination Clarification Act of 2016 Support Medicare Red Tape Initiative Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief for Puerto Rico
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
Support for protecting access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and stereotactic radio surgery. Support access to radioactive isotopes. Support for H.R.4675 - Low-Dose Radiation Research Act of 2017
HR 6836, Clinical Treatment Act HR 3635, Local Coverage Determinations Act Prior Authorization S.2425-Patient Access and Medicare Protection Act (PAMPA) implementation. Support for legislation to freeze radiation therapy payments through the end of 2019, increase funding for the NIH for FY 2018 and FY 2019, and simplify the MIPS program; Balanced Budget Act of 2018 (HR 1892). Support for legislation to ensure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services; Protecting Integrity in Medicare Act (H.R. 2066) 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 ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Support for reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value. Implementation of H.R. 2, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 Support the elimination of abuse to the Medicare program by closing the in-office ancillary services exception to the Stark Law for radiation oncology services. S. 794 Local Coverage Determination Clarification Act of 2017
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fiscal year 2018 and 2019. Support for increased funding for radiation therapy cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute. Support for 21st Century Cures Act Support for the National Institutes of Health to recognize radiation oncology as an individual specialty in reporting systems to create more transparency of federal appropriations. Support for increased and sustained funding for the Graduation Medical Education program to support residency programs crucial for training the next generation of doctors treating cancer patients. Support for legislation to increase the number of Medicare-supported training positions for medical residents. Ensure that radiological materials used for the diagnosis and treatment of patients are secured and access to care preserved. Cancer Moonshot Initiative
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
FY2019 LHHS Appropriations bill-funding for NIH/NCI HR 4675, Low Dose Radiation Research Act Access to radioactive isotopes Support to ensure that patient care 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 for NRC Commissioner nominee to have medical background. Support patient choice in treatment options by closing the in-office ancillary services exception to the Stark Law for radiation oncology services; Protecting Integrity in Medicare Act (H.R. 2066) Oppose Non-Burning Sunshine Report Language Oppose HR 1150, Tanning Tax Repeal Act of 2017 Radiation Oncology reimbursement Radiation Oncology safety Cancer Moonshot Initiative S. 794 Local Coverage Determination Clarification Act of 2016 HR 1629, Oppose American Health Care Act and Senate Better Care Reconciliation Amendment Oppose Graham-Cassidy Amendment Support Children's Health Insurance Re authorization Act Support Medicare Red Tape Initiative Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief for Puerto Rico
Support for protecting access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and stereotactic radio surgery. Support access to radioactive isotopes. Support for H.R.4675 - Low-Dose Radiation Research Act of 2017
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fiscal year 2018 and 2019. Support for increased funding for radiation therapy cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute. Support for 21st Century Cures Act Support for the National Institutes of Health to recognize radiation oncology as an individual specialty in reporting systems to create more transparency of federal appropriations. Support for increased and sustained funding for the Graduation Medical Education program to support residency programs crucial for training the next generation of doctors treating cancer patients. Support for legislation to increase the number of Medicare-supported training positions for medical residents. Ensure that radiological materials used for the diagnosis and treatment of patients are secured and access to care preserved. Cancer Moonshot Initiative
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
FY2019 LHHS Appropriations bill-funding for NIH/NCI HR 4675, Low Dose Radiation Research Act Access to radioactive isotopes Support to ensure that patient care 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 for NRC Commissioner nominee to have medical background. Support patient choice in treatment options by closing the in-office ancillary services exception to the Stark Law for radiation oncology services; Protecting Integrity in Medicare Act (H.R. 2066) Oppose Non-Burning Sunshine Report Language Oppose HR 1150, Tanning Tax Repeal Act of 2017 Radiation Oncology reimbursement Radiation Oncology safety Cancer Moonshot Initiative S. 794 Local Coverage Determination Clarification Act of 2016 HR 1629, Oppose American Health Care Act and Senate Better Care Reconciliation Amendment Oppose Graham-Cassidy Amendment Support Children's Health Insurance Re authorization Act Support Medicare Red Tape Initiative Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief for Puerto Rico
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fiscal year 2018 and 2019. Support for increased funding for radiation therapy cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute. Support for 21st Century Cures Act Support for the National Institutes of Health to recognize radiation oncology as an individual specialty in reporting systems to create more transparency of federal appropriations. Support for increased and sustained funding for the Graduation Medical Education program to support residency programs crucial for training the next generation of doctors treating cancer patients. Support for legislation to increase the number of Medicare-supported training positions for medical residents. Ensure that radiological materials used for the diagnosis and treatment of patients are secured and access to care preserved. Cancer Moonshot Initiative
Support for protecting access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and stereotactic radio surgery. Support access to radioactive isotopes. Support for H.R.4675 - Low-Dose Radiation Research Act of 2017
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
S.2425-Patient Access and Medicare Protection Act (PAMPA) implementation. Support for legislation to freeze radiation therapy payments through the end of 2019, increase funding for the NIH for FY 2018 and FY 2019, and simplify the MIPS program; Balanced Budget Act of 2018 (HR 1892). Support for legislation to ensure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services; Protecting Integrity in Medicare Act (H.R. 2066) 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 ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Support for reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value. Implementation of H.R. 2, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 Support the elimination of abuse to the Medicare program by closing the in-office ancillary services exception to the Stark Law for radiation oncology services. S. 794 Local Coverage Determination Clarification Act of 2017
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fiscal year 2018 and 2019. Support for increased funding for radiation therapy cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute. Support for 21st Century Cures Act Support for the National Institutes of Health to recognize radiation oncology as an individual specialty in reporting systems to create more transparency of federal appropriations. Support for increased and sustained funding for the Graduation Medical Education program to support residency programs crucial for training the next generation of doctors treating cancer patients. Support for legislation to increase the number of Medicare-supported training positions for medical residents. Ensure that radiological materials used for the diagnosis and treatment of patients are secured and access to care preserved. Cancer Moonshot Initiative
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
Support for protecting access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and stereotactic radio surgery. Support access to radioactive isotopes. Support for H.R.4675 - Low-Dose Radiation Research Act of 2017
Support to ensure that patient care 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 for NRC Commissioner nominee to have medical background. Support patient choice in treatment options by closing the in-office ancillary services exception to the Stark Law for radiation oncology services; Protecting Integrity in Medicare Act (H.R. 2066) Oppose Non-Burning Sunshine Report Language Oppose HR 1150, Tanning Tax Repeal Act of 2017 Radiation Oncology reimbursement Radiation Oncology safety Cancer Moonshot Initiative S. 794 Local Coverage Determination Clarification Act of 2016 HR 1629, Oppose American Health Care Act and Senate Better Care Reconciliation Amendment Oppose Graham-Cassidy Amendment Support Children's Health Insurance Re authorization Act Support Medicare Red Tape Initiative Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief for Puerto Rico
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
Support to ensure that patient care 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 for NRC Commissioner nominee to have medical background. Support patient choice in treatment options by closing the in-office ancillary services exception to the Stark Law for radiation oncology services; Protecting Integrity in Medicare Act (H.R. 2066) Oppose Non-Burning Sunshine Report Language Oppose HR 1150, Tanning Tax Repeal Act of 2017 Radiation Oncology reimbursement Radiation Oncology safety Cancer Moonshot Initiative S. 794 Local Coverage Determination Clarification Act of 2016 HR 1629, Oppose American Health Care Act and Senate Better Care Reconciliation Amendment Oppose Graham-Cassidy Amendment Support Children's Health Insurance Re authorization Act Support Medicare Red Tape Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief for Puerto Rico
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fiscal year 2017 and 2018. Support for increased funding for radiation therapy cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute. Support for 21st Century Cures Act Support for the National Institutes of Health to recognize radiation oncology as an individual specialty in reporting systems to create more transparency of federal appropriations. Support for increased and sustained funding for the Graduation Medical Education program to support residency programs crucial for training the next generation of doctors treating cancer patients. Support for legislation to increase the number of Medicare-supported training positions for medical residents. Ensure that radiological materials used for the diagnosis and treatment of patients are secured and access to care preserved. Cancer Moonshot Initiative
Support for protecting access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and stereotactic radio surgery. Support access to radioactive isotopes.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
Support for protecting access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and stereotactic radio surgery. Support access to radioactive isotopes.
S.2425-Patient Access and Medicare Protection Act (PAMPA) implementation. Support for legislation to ensure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services; Protecting Integrity in Medicare Act (H.R. 2066) 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 ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Support for reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value. Implementation of H.R. 2, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 Support the elimination of abuse to the Medicare program by closing the in-office ancillary services exception to the Stark Law for radiation oncology services. S. 794 Local Coverage Determination Clarification Act of 2017
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
Support for protecting access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and stereotactic radio surgery. Support access to radioactive isotopes.
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fiscal year 2017 and 2018. Support for increased funding for radiation therapy cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute. Support for 21st Century Cures Act Support for the National Institutes of Health to recognize radiation oncology as an individual specialty in reporting systems to create more transparency of federal appropriations. Support for increased and sustained funding for the Graduation Medical Education program to support residency programs crucial for training the next generation of doctors treating cancer patients. Support for legislation to increase the number of Medicare-supported training positions for medical residents. Ensure that radiological materials used for the diagnosis and treatment of patients are secured and access to care preserved. Cancer Moonshot Initiative
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
Support for protecting access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and stereotactic radio surgery. Support access to radioactive isotopes.
S.2425-Patient Access and Medicare Protection Act (PAMPA) implementation. Support for legislation to ensure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services; Protecting Integrity in Medicare Act (H.R. 2066) 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 ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Support for reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value. Implementation of H.R. 2, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 Support the elimination of abuse to the Medicare program by closing the in-office ancillary services exception to the Stark Law for radiation oncology services. S. 794 Local Coverage Determination Clarification Act of 2017
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
Support for protecting access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and stereotactic radio surgery. Support access to radioactive isotopes.
Support for a national reporting database of medical errors related to the delivery of radiation therapy. Support for the development of an appropriate medical event definition. Support to ensure that patient care advances in biomedical research impacting patient care are not compromised by any policies imposed on the medical use and research applications of cesium chloride. FDA review process of medical devices; The Medical Device Guardians Act of 2016 (H.R. 5404) Support for NRC Commissioner nominee to have medical background. Support patient choice in treatment options by closing the in-office ancillary services exception to the Stark Law for radiation oncology services; Protecting Integrity in Medicare Act (H.R. 5088) Oppose Non-Burning Sunshine Report Language Oppose HR 2698, Tanning Tax Repeal Act of 2015 Support HR 239, To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to exempt from manufacturer transparency reporting certain transfers used for educational purposes, and for other purposes Radiation Oncology reimbursement Radiation Oncology safety Cancer Moonshot Initiative H.R. 5721 Local Coverage Determination Clarification Act of 2016
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fiscal year 2016 and 2017. Support for increased funding for radiation therapy cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute. Support for the National Institutes of Health to recognize radiation oncology as an individual specialty in reporting systems to create more transparency of federal appropriations. Support for increased and sustained funding for the Graduation Medical Education program to support residency programs crucial for training the next generation of doctors treating cancer patients. Support for legislation to increase the number of Medicare-supported training positions for medical residents. Ensure that radiological materials used for the diagnosis and treatment of patients are secured and access to care preserved. Cancer Moonshot Initiative
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
S.2425-Patient Access and Medicare Protection Act (PAMPA) implementation. Support for legislation to ensure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services; Protecting Integrity in Medicare Act (H.R. 5088) 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 ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Support for reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value. Implementation of H.R. 2, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 Support the elimination of abuse to the Medicare program by closing the in-office ancillary services exception to the Stark Law for radiation oncology services. S. 1549, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for advanced illness care coordination services for Medicare beneficiaries, and for other purposes. Helping Hospitals Improve Patient Care (H.R. 5273) H.R. 5721 Local Coverage Determination Clarification Act of 2016
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fiscal year 2016 and 2017. Support for increased funding for radiation therapy cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute. Support for the National Institutes of Health to recognize radiation oncology as an individual specialty in reporting systems to create more transparency of federal appropriations. Support for increased and sustained funding for the Graduation Medical Education program to support residency programs crucial for training the next generation of doctors treating cancer patients. Support for legislation to increase the number of Medicare-supported training positions for medical residents. Ensure that radiological materials used for the diagnosis and treatment of patients are secured and access to care preserved. Cancer Moonshot Initiative
Support for protecting access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and stereotactic radio surgery.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fiscal year 2016 and 2017. Support for increased funding for radiation therapy cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute. Support for the National Institutes of Health to recognize radiation oncology as an individual specialty in reporting systems to create more transparency of federal appropriations. Support for increased and sustained funding for the Graduation Medical Education program to support residency programs crucial for training the next generation of doctors treating cancer patients. Support for legislation to increase the number of Medicare-supported training positions for medical residents. Ensure that radiological materials used for the diagnosis and treatment of patients are secured and access to care preserved. Cancer Moonshot Initiative
Support for protecting access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and stereotactic radio surgery.
S.2425-Patient Access and Medicare Protection Act (PAMPA) implementation. Support for legislation to ensure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services; Protecting Integrity in Medicare Act (H.R. 5088) 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 ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Support for reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value. Implementation of H.R. 2, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 Support the elimination of abuse to the Medicare program by closing the in-office ancillary services exception to the Stark Law for radiation oncology services. S. 1549, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for advanced illness care coordination services for Medicare beneficiaries, and for other purposes. Helping Hospitals Improve Patient Care (H.R. 5273)
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
Support for protecting access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and stereotactic radio surgery.
S.2425-Patient Access and Medicare Protection Act (PAMPA) implementation. Support for legislation to ensure 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 ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Support for reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value. Implementation of H.R. 2, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 Support the elimination of abuse to the Medicare program by closing the in-office ancillary services exception to the Stark Law for radiation oncology services.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
Support for protecting access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and stereotactic radio surgery.
Support for preserving access to radiation therapy services under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. Support for legislation to ensure 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 ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Support for reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value. Support for H.R. 2, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 Support the elimination of abuse to the Medicare program by closing the in-office ancillary services exception to the Stark Law for radiation oncology services.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
Support for protecting access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and stereotactic radio surgery.
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fiscal year 2014 and 2015. Support for increased funding for radiation therapy cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute. Support for the National Institutes of Health to recognize radiation oncology as an individual specialty in reporting systems to create more transparency of federal appropriations. Support for increased and sustained funding for the Graduation Medical Education program to support residency programs crucial for training the next generation of doctors treating cancer patients. Support for legislation to increase the number of Medicare-supported training positions for medical residents. Ensure that radiological materials used for the diagnosis and treatment of patients are secured and access to care preserved. Support for H. Con Res 27 and S. Con Res 11, Establishing the budget for the U.S. Government for FY2016
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
Support for a national reporting database of medical errors related to the delivery of radiation therapy. Support for the development of an appropriate medical event definition. Support to ensure that patient care 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 modifications to the FDA review process of medical devices to consider interoperability issues. Support for NRC Commissioner nominee to have medical background. Support patient choice in treatment options by closing the in-office ancillary services exeption to the Stark Law for radiation oncology services. Oppose HR 2698, Tanning Tax Repeal Act of 2015 Support HR 239, To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to exempt from manufacturer transparency reporting certain transfers used for educational purposes, and for other purposes
Support for protecting access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and stereotactic radio surgery.
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fiscal year 2014 and 2015. Support for increased funding for radiation therapy cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute. Support for the National Institutes of Health to recognize radiation oncology as an individual specialty in reporting systems to create more transparency of federal appropriations. Support for increased and sustained funding for the Graduation Medical Education program to support residency programs crucial for training the next generation of doctors treating cancer patients. Support for legislation to increase the number of Medicare-supported training positions for medical residents. Ensure that radiological materials used for the diagnosis and treatment of patients are secured and access to care preserved. Support for H. Con Res 27 and S. Con Res 11, Establishing the budget for the U.S. Government for FY2016
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fiscal year 2014 and 2015. Support for increased funding for radiation therapy cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute. Support for the National Institutes of Health to recognize radiation oncology as an individual specialty in reporting systems to create more transparency of federal appropriations. Support for increased and sustained funding for the Graduation Medical Education program to support residency programs crucial for training the next generation of doctors treating cancer patients. Support for legislation to increase the number of Medicare-supported training positions for medical residents. Ensure that radiological materials used for the diagnosis and treatment of patients are secured and access to care preserved.
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 ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Support for preserving access to radiation therapy services under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. Support for reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value. Support for H.R. 2, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 Support the elimination of abuse to the Medicare program by closing the in-office ancillary services exception to the Stark Law for radiation oncology services.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
Support for protecting access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and stereotactic radio surgery.
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 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 for the development of an appropriate medical event definition. Support to ensure that patient care 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 modifications to the FDA review process of medical devices to consider interoperability issues. Support for implementation of patient protection and insurance expansions from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PL No: 111-148). Support for coverage of routine patient care costs incurred when individuals enroll in clinical trials for the prevention, detection, or treatment of cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Support for legislation to ensure that government employees are able to attend educational meetings and conferences hosted by trade associations in their respective field, without compromising Congresss goal of enhanced federal accountability. Support for setting standards for essential health benefits, actuarial value and accreditation to better foster a cancer care system that balances access to comprehensive care and affordability. Support for NRC Commissioner nominee to have medical background.
Filing targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), SENATE
Support for protecting access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and stereotactic radio surgery.
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fiscal year 2013 and 2014. Support for increased funding for radiation therapy cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute.Support for the National Institutes of Health to recognize radiation oncology as an individual specialty in reporting systems to create more transparency of federal appropriations. Support for preserving critical GME funding to support residency programs crucial for training the next generation of doctors treating cancer patients nationwide. Support for legislation to increase the number of Medicare-supported training positions for medical residents. Ensure that radiological materials used for the diagnosis and treatment of patients are secured and access to care preserved.
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 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 for the development of an appropriate medical event definition. Support to ensure that patient care 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 modifications to the FDA review process of medical devices to consider interoperability issues. Support for implementation of patient protection and insurance expansions from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PL No: 111-148). Support for coverage of routine patient care costs incurred when individuals enroll in clinical trials for the prevention, detection, or treatment of cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Support for legislation to ensure that government employees are able to attend educational meetings and conferences hosted by trade associations in their respective field, without compromising Congresss goal of enhanced federal accountability. Support for setting standards for essential health benefits, actuarial value and accreditation to better foster a cancer care system that balances access to comprehensive care and affordability.
Filing targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), SENATE
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 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 for the development of an appropriate medical event definition. Support to ensure that patient care 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 modifications to the FDA review process of medical devices to consider interoperability issues. Support for implementation of patient protection and insurance expansions from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PL No: 111-148). Support for coverage of routine patient care costs incurred when individuals enroll in clinical trials for the prevention, detection, or treatment of cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Support for legislation to ensure that government employees are able to attend educational meetings and conferences hosted by trade associations in their respective field, without compromising Congresss goal of enhanced federal accountability. Support for setting standards for essential health benefits, actuarial value and accreditation to better foster a cancer care system that balances access to comprehensive care and affordability.
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 Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act (HR 1146). Support for ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Support for preserving access to radiation therapy services under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Support for repeal of Medicare sequestration cuts under the Budget Control Act of 2011 Support for reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value. Support for H.R. 2914, Promoting Integrity in Medicare Act of 2013, which amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) with respect to the general exceptions to both ownership and compensation arrangement prohibitions against physician self-referrals of Medicare patients to the entity with which a physician has a certain financial relationship. Support for H.R. 2810, the Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act of 2013 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to: (1) repeal sustainable growth rate (SGR) methodology from the determination of annual conversion factors in the formula for payment for physicians' services; and (2) prescribe an update to the single conversion factor for 2014 through 2018, as well as 2019 all subsequent years, of 0.5%. Support the SGR repeal and Medicare Beneficiary Access Improvement Act of 2013
Filing targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), SENATE
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fiscal year 2013 and 2014. Support for increased funding for radiation therapy cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute.Support for the National Institutes of Health to recognize radiation oncology as an individual specialty in reporting systems to create more transparency of federal appropriations. Support for pediatric cancer research, including the Pediatric Research Equity Act (PREA) and the Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act (BPCA).
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 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 for the development of an appropriate medical event definition. Support to ensure that patient care 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 modifications to the FDA review process of medical devices to consider interoperability issues. Support for implementation of patient protection and insurance expansions from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PL No: 111-148). Support for coverage of routine patient care costs incurred when individuals enroll in clinical trials for the prevention, detection, or treatment of cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Support for legislation to ensure that government employees are able to attend educational meetings and conferences hosted by trade associations in their respective field, without compromising Congresss goal of enhanced federal accountability. Support for setting standards for essential health benefits, actuarial value and accreditation to better foster a cancer care system that balances access to comprehensive care and affordability. Support for improving the methods and timeliness of notice regarding drug shortages, identifying and assessing alternative manufacturing sites and entities for drugs and biologicals in shortage situation, and developing strategies to assess and address the impact of shortages on clinical trials. Support regulations to make patient-specific clinical trials data available for additional research purposes. Support for the Federally-facilitated Marketplace (FFM) and the standards for certification of health plans as qualified health plans (QHP) have been modified from 2014 in a manner that is responsive to the needs of individuals with cancer and other serious and life-threatening illnesses.
Filing targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), SENATE
Support for lifting the salary cap on medical physicists at Veterans Affairs radiation oncology service centers.
Support for protecting access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and sterotactic radiosurgery.
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fiscal year 2013 and 2014. Support for increased funding for radiation therapy cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute.Support for the National Institutes of Health to recognize radiation oncology as an individual specialty in reporting systems to create more transparency of federal appropriations. Support for pediatric cancer research, including the Pediatric Research Equity Act (PREA) and the Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act (BPCA).
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 Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act (HR 1146). Support for ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Support for preserving access to radiation therapy services under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Support for repeal of Medicare sequestration cuts under the Budget Control Act of 2011 Support for reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value. Support for H.R. 2477, the Planning Actively for Cancer Treatment (PACT) Act, to establish a new Medicare service for cancer care planning and coordination. Support for H.R. 2914, Promoting Integrity in Medicare Act of 2013, which amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) with respect to the general exceptions to both ownership and compensation arrangement prohibitions against physician self-referrals of Medicare patients to the entity with which a physician has a certain financial relationship. Support for H.R. 2810, the Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act of 2013 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to: (1) repeal sustainable growth rate (SGR) methodology from the determination of annual conversion factors in the formula for payment for physicians' services; and (2) prescribe an update to the single conversion factor for 2014 through 2018, as well as 2019 all subsequent years, of 0.5%. Support the SGR repeal and Medicare Beneficiary Access Improvement Act of 2013
Filing targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
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 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 for the development of an appropriate medical event definition. Support to ensure that patient care 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 modifications to the FDA review process of medical devices to consider interoperability issues. Support for implementation of patient protection and insurance expansions from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PL No: 111-148). Support for coverage of routine patient care costs incurred when individuals enroll in clinical trials for the prevention, detection, or treatment of cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Support for legislation to ensure that government employees are able to attend educational meetings and conferences hosted by trade associations in their respective field, without compromising Congresss goal of enhanced federal accountability. Support for setting standards for essential health benefits, actuarial value and accreditation to better foster a cancer care system that balances access to comprehensive care and affordability. Support for improving the methods and timeliness of notice regarding drug shortages, identifying and assessing alternative manufacturing sites and entities for drugs and biologicals in shortage situation, and developing strategies to assess and address the impact of shortages on clinical trials.
Support for protecting access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and sterotactic radiosurgery.
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fiscal year 2013 and 2014. Support for increased funding for radiation therapy cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute.Support for the National Institutes of Health to recognize radiation oncology as an individual specialty in reporting systems to create more transparency of federal appropriations. Support for pediatric cancer research, including the Pediatric Research Equity Act (PREA) and the Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act (BPCA).
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Support for protecting access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and sterotactic radiosurgery.
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 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 for the development of an appropriate medical event definition. Support to ensure that patient care 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 modifications to the FDA review process of medical devices to consider interoperability issues. Support for implementation of patient protection and insurance expansions from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PL No: 111-148). Support for coverage of routine patient care costs incurred when individuals enroll in clinical trials for the prevention, detection, or treatment of cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Support for legislation to ensure that government employees are able to attend educational meetings and conferences hosted by trade associations in their respective field, without compromising Congresss goal of enhanced federal accountability. Support for setting standards for essential health benefits, actuarial value and accreditation to better foster a cancer care system that balances access to comprehensive care and affordability. Support for improving the methods and timeliness of notice regarding drug shortages, identifying and assessing alternative manufacturing sites and entities for drugs and biologicals in shortage situation, and developing strategies to assess and address the impact of shortages on clinical trials.
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fiscal year 2013 and 2014. Support for increased funding for radiation therapy cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute.Support for the National Institutes of Health to recognize radiation oncology as an individual specialty in reporting systems to create more transparency of federal appropriations. Support for pediatric cancer research, including the Pediatric Research Equity Act (PREA) and the Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act (BPCA).
Support for lifting the salary cap on medical physicists at Veterans Affairs radiation oncology service centers.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fiscal year 2013 and 2014. Support for increased funding for radiation therapy cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute.Support for the National Institutes of Health to recognize radiation oncology as an individual specialty in reporting systems to create more transparency of federal appropriations. Support for pediatric cancer research, including the Pediatric Research Equity Act (PREA) and the Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act (BPCA).
Support for lifting the salary cap on medical physicists at Veterans Affairs radiation oncology service centers.
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 Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act (HR 1146). Support for repealing the establishment of an Independent Payment Advisory Board that would develop and submit detailed proposals to reduce the per capita rate of growth in Medicare spending, specifically the Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011 (H.R. 452) (S 2118). Support for ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Support for preserving access to radiation therapy services under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Support for repeal of Medicare sequestration cuts under the Budget Control Act of 2011
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
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 Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act (HR 2104). Support for repealing the establishment of an Independent Payment Advisory Board that would develop and submit detailed proposals to reduce the per capita rate of growth in Medicare spending, specifically the Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011 (H.R. 452) (S 2118). Support for ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Research of legislation to exempt certain requests by physicians for consultations by radiation oncologists (HR 4127). Support for preserving access to radiation therapy services under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Support for repeal of Medicare sequestration cuts under the Budget Control Act of 2011
Support for protecting access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and sterotactic radiosurgery. Support the development of domestic isotope production, specifically the American Medical Isotope Production Act of 2011 (S. 99).
Support for lifting the salary cap on medical physicists at Veterans Affairs radiation oncology service centers.
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fiscal year 2011 and 2012. Support for increased funding for radiation therapy cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute. Support for the National Institutes of Health to recognize radiation oncology as an individual specialty in reporting systems to create more transparency of federal appropriations. Support for pediatric cancer research, including the Pediatric Research Equity Act (PREA) and the Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act (BPCA).
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fiscal year 2011 and 2012. Support for increased funding for radiation therapy cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute. Support for the National Institutes of Health to recognize radiation oncology as an individual specialty in reporting systems to create more transparency of federal appropriations. Support for pediatric cancer research, including the Pediatric Research Equity Act (PREA) and the Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act (BPCA).
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 Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act (HR 2104). Support for repealing the establishment of an Independent Payment Advisory Board that would develop and submit detailed proposals to reduce the per capita rate of growth in Medicare spending, specifically the Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011 (H.R. 452) (S 2118). Support for ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Research of legislation to exempt certain requests by physicians for consultations by radiation oncologists (HR 4127). Support for preserving access to radiation therapy services under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Support for repeal of Medicare sequestration cuts under the Budget Control Act of 2011
Support for lifting the salary cap on medical physicists at Veterans Affairs radiation oncology service centers.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Support for lifting the salary cap on medical physicists at Veterans Affairs radiation oncology service centers.
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fiscal year 2011 and 2012. Support for increased funding for radiation therapy cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute. Support for the National Institutes of Health to recognize radiation oncology as an individual specialty in reporting systems to create more transparency of federal appropriations. Support for pediatric cancer research, including the Pediatric Research Equity Act (PREA) and the Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act (BPCA).
Support for protecting access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and sterotactic radiosurgery. Support the development of domestic isotope production, specifically the American Medical Isotope Production Act of 2011 (S. 99).
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 Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act (HR 2104). Support for repealing the establishment of an Independent Payment Advisory Board that would develop and submit detailed proposals to reduce the per capita rate of growth in Medicare spending, specifically the Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011 (H.R. 452) (S 2118). Support for ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Research of legislation to exempt certain requests by physicians for consultations by radiation oncologists (HR 4127).
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
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 Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act (HR 2104). Support for repealing the establishment of an Independent Payment Advisory Board that would develop and submit detailed proposals to reduce the per capita rate of growth in Medicare spending, specifically the Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011 (H.R. 452) (S 2118). Support for ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Research of legislation to exempt certain requests by physicians for consultations by radiation oncologists (HR 4127).
Support for lifting the salary cap on medical physicists at Veterans Affairs radiation oncology service centers.
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fiscal year 2011 and 2012. Support for increased funding for radiation therapy cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute. Support for the National Institutes of Health to recognize radiation oncology as an individual specialty in reporting systems to create more transparency of federal appropriations.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
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 2011 (S. 99). 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 for the development of an appropriate medical event definition. Support to ensure that patient care 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 for setting conditions for lawsuits arising from health care liability claims, specifically the Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2011 (H.R. 5).
To protect access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and sterotactic radiosurgery. Development of domestic isotope production, specifically the American Medical Isotope Production Act of 2011 (S. 99).
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), SENATE
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fiscal year 2011 and 2012.
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 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 for the development of an appropriate medical event definition. Support to ensure that patient care 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 modifications to the FDA review process of medical devices to consider interoperability issues. Support for implementation of patient protection and insurance expansions from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PL No: 111-148). Support for setting conditions for lawsuits arising from health care liability claims, specifically the Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2011 (H.R. 5). Support coverage of routine patient care costs incurred when individuals enroll in clinical trials for the prevention, detection, or treatment of cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
Support for lifting the salary cap on medical physicists at Veterans Affairs radiation oncology service centers.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fiscal year 2011 and 2012.
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 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 for the development of an appropriate medical event definition. Support to ensure that patient care 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 modifications to the FDA review process of medical devices to consider interoperability issues. Support for implementation of patient protection and insurance expansions from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PL No: 111-148). Support for setting conditions for lawsuits arising from health care liability claims, specifically the Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2011 (H.R. 5).
Support for lifting the salary cap on medical physicists at Veterans Affairs radiation oncology service centers.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
To protect access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and sterotactic radiosurgery. Development of domestic isotope production, specifically the American Medical Isotope Production Act of 2011 (S. 99).
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 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 for the development of an appropriate medical event definition. Support to ensure that patient care 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 modifications to the FDA review process of medical devices to consider interoperability issues. Support for implementation of patient protection and insurance expansions from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PL No: 111-148). Support for setting conditions for lawsuits arising from health care liability claims, specifically the Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2011 (H.R. 5).
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), SENATE
To protect access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and sterotactic radiosurgery. Development of domestic isotope production, specifically the American Medical Isotope Production Act of 2011 (S. 99).
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 2011 (S. 99). 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 for the development of an appropriate medical event definition. Support to ensure that patient care 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 for setting conditions for lawsuits arising from health care liability claims, specifically the Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2011 (H.R. 5).
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), SENATE
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).
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.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), SENATE
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 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).
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), SENATE