Congressional News and Perspective
ACP Urging Congress to Pass Health Care Legislation Before End of Congressional Term
Legislation concerns telehealth, chronic care, payment reform, climate change and prescription drugs.
Advocacy in Action
Major Insurer Launches Program Aimed at Reducing Prior Authorization Burden
ACP is monitoring implementation of the UnitedHealthcare Gold Card Program, which allows eligible physician practices to bypass need for prior authorization of certain services.
ACP Policy News
ACP Performance Measurement Committee Weighs in on Quality Indicators for Pain Management
Committee found three of six measures to be valid for internal medicine physicians, suggests an additional performance measure based on current guideline.
Quick Hits
Advocacy News
ACP Responds to RFI on Medicare Administrative Contractor Consolidation and Contract Award Period of Performance
Letter expressing concern for the proposed Medicare Administrator Contractor consolidation from CMS because the consolidation process can burden physicians, create a staffing shortage and negatively impact patient care.
ACP's Letter of Support for the Health Care Affordability Act
Letter expressing strong support for the Health Care Affordability Act, legislation that would permanently expand eligibility for enhanced premium tax credits for Health Insurance Marketplace coverage and help low-income individuals who don't qualify for Medicaid afford less expensive health insurance.
Joint Letter to the U.S. House of Representatives Supporting FY2025 Funding for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Joint letter to express strong opposition to the House FY 2025 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies appropriations bill, which would eliminate funding for numerous critical CDC programs.
ACP Letter in Opposition to the Improving Access to Workers' Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act
Letter opposing Improving Access to Workers' Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act, H.R. 618/ S. 131, which would set a dangerous precedent by expanding the scope of practice for non-physician clinicians into other federal and state programs.
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