SHM Joins Multi-stakeholder Letter on Patient Access Rule
SHM joins the American College of Physicians (ACP) and other subspecialties in expressing our concern over the upcoming compliance deadlines included in the “Patient Access” rule.
SHM Sends Letter to DHS Opposing Proposed Changes to J-1 Visa
SHM sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security in opposition to a proposed rule change that, if finalized, will replace the “duration of status” requirement for the J-1 visa with a fixed time period that is not to extend four years.
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 Comments on the 2021 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule
SHM sends comment letter to CMS on the CY2021 Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule, commenting on budget neutrality cuts to the PFS, telehealth, and the Quality Payment Program.
SHM Sends Letter Regarding Budget Neutrality in the Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule
SHM sent a letter to members of the Senate Finance Committee, the House Ways and Means Committee, and the House Energy and Commerce Committee regarding proposed payment adjustments and budget neutrality in the Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule.
SHM Joins Multi-Stakeholder Letter on Budget Neutrality for Office Visits
SHM signed a multi-stakeholder letter to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The letter urges HHS, in light of COVID-19 financial losses, to utilize its authority under the Public Health Emergency to waive budget neutrality requirements for a Medicare office visit payment policy finalized for 2021.
SHM Submits Comments on COVID–19 Public Health Emergency Interim Final Rule
SHM has submitted comments on the COVID–19 Public Health Emergency interim final rule to CMS. SHM has voiced our support for many of the waivers and flexibilities issued for the duration of the public health emergency.
SHM Submits Comments to CMS on the 2020 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule
SHM submitted comments to CMS on the 2020 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule. Comment areas include proposed changes to the Quality Reporting Program, physician assistant supervision, and bundled payments, among other proposals.
SHM Joins Multi-Stakeholder Letter on Prior-Authorization
SHM, joined by other medical societies, signed a letter to CMS about the automation of the prior authorization process. We are concerned automating prior authorization, without focusing on other key reforms, will increase patient care delays without significantly reducing administrative burden. Included in this letter are additional reforms needed to improve the prior authorization process.
SHM Responds to CMS’ Request for Information on “Patients Over Paperwork” Initiative
SHM responded to CMS’ Request for Information (RFI) regarding their “Patients Over Paperwork” Initiative. We addressed excessive administrative burden related to observation care, the 96-hour rule, Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, among other issues.