Prescription drug prices are too damn high
A few years ago, a candidate for mayor of New York City generated a great deal of media coverage by adopting the slogan: “Rent is too damn high.&rd…
CMS’ proposed E&M changes: what’s next?
Last week the Advocacy Insider outlined the potential impact of the proposed collapse of the E&M codes, published in the July 27 Federal Register by t…
CMS proposes major change to coding and payment for evaluation and management (E&M) services
It’s no secret that physicians and payers have become increasingly dissatisfied with the coding requirements and payment differentials for evaluation and…
This is gridlock?
Despite what you may hear in the media these days, a lot has been happening on Capitol Hill – on a range of important health policy issues not called &ld…
Cost-sharing reduction payment program
On October 12th, President Trump announced that his administration would no longer make cost-sharing reduction payments (CSRs) to insurance companies selling Q…
ACA Repeal and Replace: Now what?
As you know, the Senate has been going through the Budget Reconciliation process with the objective of adopting legislation that would effectively repeal and r…
ACA Repeal and Replace Update: Detailed analysis
Like the American Health Care Act (AHCA), the Senate proposal would provide “refundable” and “advanceable” tax credits for individuals …
ACA Repeal and Replace Update
Recently, the Senate GOP leadership released a “discussion draft” of legislation to repeal and replace the Patient Protection and Affordable Care A…
CMS takes action to stabilize ACA insurance market
It has often been said that when it comes to health insurance, what’s good for the insurance company may not be good for the physician or patients. That …
What does Tom Price’s confirmation mean for allergists?
In the early hours of Feb. 10, the United States Senate confirmed Congressman Tom Price (R-GA) as the next Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). Congre…
What does Tom Price’s confirmation mean for allergists?
In the early hours of Feb. 10, the United States Senate confirmed Congressman Tom Price (R-GA) as the next Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). Congre…
Senate Committee seeks physician input on ACA replacement
On Wednesday, January 25th, the Senate Finance Committee majority hosted a roundtable discussion with representatives of health care provider organizations to …
Washington perspectives
Your Advocacy Council constantly monitors developments in Washington which may impact the practicing allergist. In anticipation of rapid changes during the fir…
