Supporting the health, independence, and well-being of us all as we age means ensuring that our health system recognizes and rewards quality services benefitting older adults. Among our many efforts in advocacy and public policy, the Society participates in the development and valuation of physician service codes and works closely with a coalition of specialty societies to improve payment accuracy to recognize new services provided by primary care and other cognitive specialties.
Our Position
We believe that federal and state policies must expand older adults’ healthcare options, help older adults and caregivers better understand healthcare needs, provide caregivers with adequate resources and support, and strengthen primary and preventive care and care coordination.
Our Work in This Area
- Letter to CMS on CY 2019 Physician Fee Schedule and Quality Payment Program Proposed Rule (September 10, 2018)
- Multispecialty Coalition Letter to CMS on E/M Proposals in CY 2019 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule (September 10, 2018)
- Multispecialty Coalition Letter to Congress on CMS E/M Proposals in CY 2019 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule (September 10, 2018)
- Letter to CMS on FY 2019 Skilled Nursing Facility Proposed Rule (June 25, 2018)
- Letter to CMMI on Direct Provider Contracting Models (May 25, 2018)
- Comments to CMS on the Evaluation and Management (E/M) Documentation Guidelines (April 4, 2018)
- Letter to CMS on New MIPS Specialty Measure Set for Geriatrics (February 9, 2018)
- Letter to CMS on Innovation Center New Direction RFI (November 20, 2017)
- Comments on World Health Organization Draft 13th General Programme of Work (November 15, 2017)
- Letter to CMS on CY 2018 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule (September 11, 2017)
- Multispecialty Coalition Letter to CMS on E/M Guidelines Proposal in CY 2018 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule (September 11, 2017)
- Letter to CMS on CY 2018 MACRA Proposed Rule (August 21, 2017)
- Comment Letter to Acumen, LLC on MACRA Episode-Based Cost Measures (April 24, 2017)
- Letter to CMS on ACA Market Stabilization Proposed Rule (March 6, 2017)
- Letter to CMS on PACE Innovation Act (February 10, 2017)
- Letter to CMS on Patient Relationship Categories and Codes (January 6, 2017)
- Letter to CMS on MACRA Final Rule (December 29, 2016)
- Letter to CMS on Proposed Changes to the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) (October 17, 2016)
- Letter to CMS on Bundled Payment Models for Cardiac and Orthopedic Care Proposed Rule (October 3, 2016)
- Letter on CY 2017 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule (September 6, 2016)
- Multispecialty Coalition Letter on CY 2017 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule (September 6, 2016)
- Letter to CMS on CY 2017 MACRA Proposed Rule (June 27, 2016)
- Letter to CMS on Changes to Medicare Part D for CY 2017 (March 4, 2016)
- Letter to CMS on Episode Groups RFI (March 1, 2016)
- Letter to Senate Finance Committee on Chronic Care Policy Options (January 26, 2016)