Federal Watch
January 25th, 2013
This week, we update you on the latest news from Capitol Hill, as discussions continue regarding the impending sequester, and how Congress will fix the SGR. In addition, we remind our physician members of the upcoming Jan. 31 deadline to request exemption from the e-prescribing penalty.
Federal Watch
January 18th, 2013
This week, we update you on the latest news from Capitol Hill, as discussions heat up around raising the Medicare eligibility age. In addition, we remind our physician members of the Jan. 31 deadline to request exemption from the e-prescribing penalty. Lastly, we ask that you please visit our Health in Aging Advocacy Center to urge your members of Congress to permanently replace the flawed Medicare physician payment formula and protect access to care for our nation's frail older adults.
Federal Watch
January 11th, 2013
This week, we share with you the recent AMA letter that AGS supported regarding gun violence and access to mental health services in the U.S. In addition, we share exciting news out of HHS, that providers across the nation have formed 106 new ACOs. Separately, we remind our physician members of the Jan. 31 deadline to request exemption from the e-prescribing penalty, and additionally inform you about The Joint Commission’s new Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Accreditation program.
Federal Watch
December 20th, 2012
This week, we ask for your immediate assistance by urging your legislators to prevent the Medicare pay cut scheduled for January 1. In addition, you may find a recent letter that we submitted to leaders of the House and Senate that addresses the danger of sequestering funds.
Federal Watch
December 14th, 2012
This week, we ask for your assistance by urging your legislators to oppose eliminating the Medicaid bonus payment for primary care providers. Also, for your reference, we have enclosed a useful toolkit that explains the role of SGR in the impending “Fiscal Cliff” deal. In addition, we share a sign-on letter to leaders of the House and Senate that addresses the danger of sequestering funds.
Federal Watch
December 7th, 2012
This week, we ask for your assistance by urging your legislators to oppose eliminating the Medicaid bonus payment for primary care providers. We also provide updates on the latest news out of Capitol Hill regarding the impending “Fiscal Cliff” deal. As a reminder, CMS has re-opened its Quality Reporting Communication Support page through January 31, 2013.
Federal Watch
November 30th, 2012
This week, we share the latest news on Capitol Hill regarding the “Fiscal Cliff” deal, and provide updates on the exciting research funding news from PCORI. As a reminder, we have included several announcements that have upcoming deadlines.
Federal Watch
November 16th, 2012
This week, we share a letter of support that we submitted to Sen. Kohl (D-WI) regarding legislation that would help to ensure that nursing home and hospice residents receive pain medications in a timely manner. We also update you on the Coalition we recently joined, which aims to address health care payment and quality. As a reminder, we have included several announcements that have upcoming deadlines.
Federal Watch
October 26th, 2012
his week, we update you on various developments across the nation regarding ways to connect older Americans with proper care. CMS has also recently re-opened its Quality Reporting Communication Support Page through 2013 for Medicare eRx Payment Adjustment Hardship Exemption Requests. In addition, we remind you of the upcoming PCORI funding deadlines related to comparative clinical effectiveness research.
Federal Watch
October 19th, 2012
This week, we update you on bipartisan sentiment heard around Capitol Hill regarding the year-end “doc fix” deal. In addition, we remind you of the upcoming CMS National Provider Call to prepare physicians for ICD-10 Implementation, as well as PCORI’s new funding announcements related to comparative clinical effectiveness research.
