SHM Supports Confirmation of Vivek Murthy as Surgeon General
SHM sent a letter strongly supporting the confirmation of Vivek Murthy as the Surgeon General.
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.
Policy Update: X-Waiver
Download Letter Updated: January 29, 2021 The Issue: Buprenorphine, a partial opioid medication, is an effective addiction treatment. It is classified as a Schedule III controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act, meaning that the drug is highly regulated. Under the Drug Addiction Treatment Act, clinicians can only prescribe buprenorphine, with very limited exceptions, if […]
Policy Update: Cuts to Hospitalist Medicare Reimbursement in 2021
CMS has finalized E/M payment adjustments that will lead to an approximate 8% decrease in Medicare Fee for Service Revenue for hospitalists. Learn more about the issue–and about how SHM is fighting against these changes!
SHM and Other Specialties Send Letter to Congressional Leaders Urging Relief from 2021 Medicare Reimbursement Cuts
SHM, ACEP, AMDA, IDSA and SCCM send joint letter to Congressional Leaders to urge relief from upcoming reimbursement reductions in the 2021 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.
SHM Joins CMSS Statement in Support of Osteopathic Physicians
In light of recent comments disregarding the legitimacy and training of osteopathic physicians, SHM joined the CMSS statement support of osteopathic physicians.
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 health disclosure requirements or contextualizing these disclosures as they pertain to actual impairments will help foster a healthier and more supportive profession, particularly in these extraordinarily trying times.
SHM Sends a Letter to Senate Majority Leader Urging Inclusion of Immigration Reform in COVID Package
SHM sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader McConnell urging the inclusion of the Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act in the latest coronavirus relief package.