Federal Watch
March 9th, 2012
This week, we update you on CMS’ initiative reduce antipsychotic use in nursing homes, a new AHRQ comparative effectiveness research grants program, the estimated cost of Alzheimer’s disease this year, and upcoming CMS provider calls. We additionally remind you of our recent advocacy activities, and how you can take action by contacting your legislators, urging them to fully address and put an end to the flawed SGR formula.
Federal Watch
March 1st, 2012
This week, we update you on CMS’ proposed rule on EHR, a bill that would repeal that Independent Payment Advisory Board, and an update on the President’s budget for FY 2013. We additionally remind you of our recent advocacy activities, and how you can take action by contacting your legislators, urging them to fully address and put an end to the flawed SGR formula.
Federal Watch
February 24th, 2012
This week, we update you on Congress’s final decision to approve a 10-month SGR fix, a new forum on aging and independence convened by the Institute of Medicine, and the Administration’s newly published plan to combat Alzheimer’s. We additionally remind you of our recent advocacy activities, and how you can take action by contacting your legislators, urging them to fully address and put an end to the flawed SGR formula.
Federal Watch
February 16th, 2012
This week, we update you on Washington’s most talked about happenings: Congress’s agreement on a short-term SGR patch, and the release of the President’s FY 2013 federal budget. We additionally share an HHS report about increased access to preventive benefits under the Affordable Care Act, and remind you of two funding and comment opportunities of interest. Lastly, we recap important initiatives and sign-on letters that we supported this week.
