Policy Update: X-Waiver
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has halted plans to expand access to buprenorphine and eliminate the X-waiver.
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SHM opposes CMS’ proposal to eliminate BPCIA’s Physician Group Practice (PGP) offset
SHM opposes CMS’ proposal to eliminate BPCIA’s Physician Group Practice (PGP) offset, which makes it possible for independent hospitalist groups to participate in the bundled payment model
SHM Comments on the 2021 Outpatient Prospective Payment System Rule
SHM sends comment letter to CMS on the proposal to eliminate the inpatient only list in the Outpatient Prospective Payment System.
SHM Sends Letter to the Federation of State Medical Boards Regarding Mental Health Disclosures and State Licensure
SHM urges the FSMB to encourage its member boards to revisit mental health disclosure policies for state licensure and prioritize advocacy efforts with state legislatures. Eliminating mental
SHM Signs Multi-Stakeholder Letter on Expanding Telehealth Access
SHM, alongside numerous professional and medical societies, joined a multi-stakeholder letter advocating for permanent expansions to telehealth access.
SHM Joins Multi-Stakeholder Letter on Employment Based Visa Restrictions
SHM joined a multi-stakeholder letter urging the Administration to consider all medical professionals, not just those directly involved in providing care to hospitalized COVID patients, as
SHM Supports the Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act
SHM sent a letter signaling our support of the Healthcare Workforce Resiliency Act (H.R. 6788/S.3599). This legislation seeks to enhance the healthcare workforce during the COVID-19 global
SHM Sends Letter to the Administration and Congressional Leaders Regarding COVID-19 Policy Changes
SHM sent a letter to the Administration, as well as to Congressional leaders, urging them to take additional actions regarding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Included in the letter are requests for
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SHM Joins Multi-Stakeholder Letter Supporting the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act
SHM, along with other professional and medical societies, supports the Improving Timely Access to Care Act of 2019 (HR 3107). This bill will standardize prior authorization under Medicare
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SHM Supports the Reducing Administrative Costs and Burdens in Health Care Act of 2019
The Reducing Administrative Costs and Burdens in Health Care Act of 2019 (S. 1260) encourages federal and state-level innovation to lower health care costs by reducing excessive administrative