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SHM's Letters to Policymakers

Read SHM's Latest Letters

SHM Submits Comments on 2024 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule

September 11, 2023

SHM Submits Comments on 2024 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule

SHM Supports the Conrad State 30 Physician Access Reauthorization Act

August 08, 2023

SHM Supports the Conrad State 30 Physician Access Reauthorization Act

SHM Joins Multi-Stakeholder Letter Supporting the Conrad State 30 Physician Access Reauthorization Act

August 01, 2023

SHM Joins Multi-Stakeholder Letter Supporting the Conrad State 30 Physician Access Reauthorization Act.

SHM Submits Feedback on the Addressing Social Needs eQCM

July 02, 2023

SHM submitted feedback on the Addressing Social Needs eQCM.

SHM Submits Comments on the IPPS Proposed Rule

June 09, 2023

CMS submitted comments on the IPPS Proposed Rule. Our comments oppose the adoption of duplicative measures across in Medicare quality reporting programs.

SHM Joins Multi-Stakeholder Letter Urging Funds to Conduct Public Health Research on Firearm Morbidity and Mortality

April 19, 2023

SHM joined 408 national, state, and local medical, public health, and research organizations urging the House and Senate appropriations committees to provide funding for public health research into firearm morbidity and mortality.

SHM Submits Comments on Healthcare Workforce Request for Information

March 20, 2023

SHM has submitted comments to the Senate HELP committee regarding the healthcare workforce shortage. Our comments address administrative burden, the medical school pipeline, and more.

SHM Submits Comments on Medicare Advantage Prior Authorization Proposed Rule

March 13, 2023

SHM has submitted comments on a proposed rule regarding the prior authorization process for Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. We support proposals to streamline the prior authorization process and to increase transparency.

SHM Joins Multi-Stakeholder Letter on MVPs

March 02, 2023

SHM joined AMA and other medical societies on a letter urging CMS to develop the MIPS Value Pathways (MVPs) as a model to improve quality, reduce burden, and advance value-based care.

SHM Submits Comments on Medicare Advantage Plan Rule

February 13, 2023

SHM submitted comments on proposals requiring Medicare Advantage (MA) plans follow the Two-Midnight Rule when determining hospital admission status.

The power of a letter.

Part of the Society of Hospital Medicine's advocacy efforts is providing feedback and expertise on legislation and regulations that affect hospital medicine and the healthcare system. SHM regularly sends letters to Congressional leaders and regulatory agencies.