Association News Update - August Compilation
Organization Name
American Medical Association
Press Releases
No recent legislative or regulatory news releases.
“American College of Surgeons and Tennessee Health Care Leaders
Host Forum to Discuss New Model for Improving Quality and
Reducing Health Care Costs”
ACS applauded the Tennessee forum highlighted the success of the
Tennessee Surgical Quality Collaborative’s (TSQC) model and
suggests that it be adopted by federal agencies.
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American College of Surgeons
-ACS Supports the Conrad State 30 Improvement Act
This legislation (S 1979) would make the Conrad State 30 Program
permanent allowing some international doctors waivers from the
“return home” requirement in exchange for three years of medical
service in an underserved area. S1979 was introduced by Sen. Kent
Conrad (D-ND) and Jerry Moran (R-KS).
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“NIH unveils neurological 'toolbox'”
American Neurological Association
NIH will host a free conference September 10 and 11. Registration
is now open for the conference which will feature demonstrations
and trainings.
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“Advocacy Key to Changes at Home, Abroad”
American Academy of Neurology
ANA encourages its members and advocates to use the August
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recess to meet with members and discuss the importance of
Neurology in their communities.
American College of Radiology
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No recent legislative or regulatory news releases.
“Expanding Medicaid Relies on Strong Primary Care Workforce,
AAFP Leader Tells HHS Secretary”
AAFP argues that Medicaid expansion requires a “bolstered”
primary and family care system.
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American Academy of Family Physicians
CMS Expands Hardship Exemptions for E-Prescribing in Attempt to
Fix Program Overlap
Among others, providers will be able to apply for an “intent to
participate” exemption to the electronic prescribing penalty. AAFP
believes this exemption option will be the most applicable for family
physicians.
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American Society of Anesthesiologists
“American Society of Anesthesiologists Launches Campaign in
Opposition to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ Proposal
to Pay Nurse Anesthetists for Pain Procedures”
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American Congress of Obstetricians and
Gynecologists
No recent legislative or regulatory news releases.
American Academy of Pediatrics
No recent legislative or regulatory news releases.
“AOA Endorses Legislation to Address Physician Shortage and
Increase Access to Care”
American Osteopathic Association
AOA supports "Resident Physician Shortage Reduction and Graduate
Medical Education Accountability and Transparency Act" (HR 6352).
This legislation was introduced by Rep. Schock (R-IL) and Rep.
Schwartz (D-PA).
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American Academy of Dermatology
American Hospital Association
No recent legislative or regulatory news releases.
Statement on Final Rule on "Meaningful Use Stage 2"
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AHA is concerned that implementation of electronic health records
(EHR) is being made more difficult because of CMS regulations.
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American Association of Physician Assistants
No recent legislative or regulatory news releases.
American Association of Respiratory Care
No recent legislative or regulatory news releases.
American College of Cardiology
American College of Rheumatology
American Gastroenterological Association
No recent legislative or regulatory news releases.
No recent legislative or regulatory news releases.
No recent legislative or regulatory news releases.
Medicare Prescription Drug Premiums to Remain Steady for Third
Straight Year
American Geriatrics Society
American Podiatric Medical Association
American Society of Clinical Oncology
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
American Thoracic Society
American Psychiatric Association
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and
Immunology
“The average 2013 monthly premium for basic prescription drug
coverage is expected to be $30. Average premiums for 2012 were
projected to be $30 and ultimately averaged $29.67. …[Older]
adults have saved $3.9 billion on prescription drugs as the law
began closing the “donut hole” coverage gap.”
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No recent legislative or regulatory news releases.
Biomedical Research Faces Imminent $2.4 Billion Budget Cut Unless
Congress Acts
ASCO fears the sequester will result in $400 million cuts to NIH’s
National Cancer Institute. This could result in the loss of thousands
of grants ASCO is calling on congress to prevent these cuts.
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No recent legislative or regulatory news releases.
Court Dismantles Cross-State Air Pollution Rule
The American Thoracic Society fears that the recent court decision,
which limits the EPA’s ability to regulate cross state air pollution,
will lead to increasing medical complications resulting from more
soot and smog. ATS also urges EPA to appeal the decision.
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No recent legislative or regulatory news releases.
No recent legislative or regulatory news releases.
“Emergency Medicine Organizations Herald New Office of
Emergency Care Research at NIH as an Investment in the Future”
American College of Emergency Physicians
An emergency care research department has been opened at the
NIH that can provide information on how to improve efficiency and
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properly utilize emergency resources, among other topics.
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“AHIP Statement on Affordable Prescription Drug Coverage for
Seniors”
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-America’s Health Insurance Plans
AHIP Statement on Affordable Prescription Drug Coverage for
Seniors
“Medicare beneficiaries continue to have access to… the most
effective treatments for patients with chronic illness.”
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“Uncertainty” Dominates the Top Five Small-Business Concerns
National Federation of Independent Business
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
American Association of Clinical
Endocrinologists
The cost of health insurance is still the biggest problem for owners
of small businesses.
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No recent legislative or regulatory news releases.
No recent legislative or regulatory news releases.
“PhRMA Statement on Medicare Part D Premiums”
PhRMA
Biotechnology Industry Organization
PhRMA reiterates the success of Part D. Medicare Part D allows for
access to affordable pharmaceuticals. Part D is a popular program
that, according to PhRMA, has exceeded expectations.
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No recent legislative or regulatory news releases.
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