Medical Groups Urge DOJ to Defend Key ACA Provisions
Jun 13, 2018 - The AAFP and five other organizations urged the Department of Justice to argue against a challenge to a key part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
AAFP News : Government and Medicine
https://www.aafp.org/news/government-medicine/20180613texasaca.html
CMS Considers New Direct Provider Contracting Model
Jun 11, 2018 - The AAFP took advantage of CMS' request for information on a proposed new payment model to highlight the benefits of direct primary care and the Academy's own alternative payment model.
AAFP News : Government and Medicine
https://www.aafp.org/news/government-medicine/20180611dpcrfi.html
Organizations: Apply for NHSC Assignments by June 20
Jun 7, 2018 - The deadline is approaching for health care organizations to request a priority listing for assignment of National Health Service Corps scholarship program participants for 2018-2019.
AAFP News : Government and Medicine
https://www.aafp.org/news/government-medicine/20180607nhsc.html
FPs Speak to Legislators About Fixing Health Care System
May 30, 2018 - More than 225 family physicians from across the country gathered for the 2018 Family Medicine Advocacy Summit May 21-22 to learn from experts how to work with legislators on wins that improve their practices and their patients' lives.
AAFP News : Government and Medicine
https://www.aafp.org/news/government-medicine/20180530fmas.html
AAFP Joins Support for Less Nicotine in Cigarettes
May 25, 2018 - The AAFP has joined more than 40 public health and medical associations in support of a proposed update to the FDA's cigarette product standards.
AAFP News : Government and Medicine
https://www.aafp.org/news/government-medicine/20180525nicotinelevels.html
Legislators Named First Congressional Primary Care Champions
May 25, 2018 - Founders of the bipartisan Primary Care Caucus were honored for advocating on behalf of primary care physicians, providers and patients.
AAFP News : Government and Medicine
https://www.aafp.org/news/government-medicine/20180525championawards.html
AAFP Urges Swift Passage of Primary Care Patient Protection Act
May 23, 2018 - The AAFP called on Congress to pass the Primary Care Patient Protection Act, which would make it easier for patients with high-deductible health plans to see their primary care physicians.
AAFP News : Government and Medicine
https://www.aafp.org/news/government-medicine/20180523pcppa.html
AAFP Fights for Patient Access to Covered Medicaid Services
May 21, 2018 - The AAFP stands against a proposed rule that would amend the state documentation process on Medicaid fee-for-service payments and their effect on patient access.
AAFP News : Government and Medicine
https://www.aafp.org/news/government-medicine/20180521medicaidaccess.html
New CMS Strategy Aims to Benefit Small-town America
May 15, 2018 - CMS announced a new strategy intended to ensure that the 60 million people who live in rural areas of the United States have the same access to affordable, high-quality health care as the rest of the country.
AAFP News : Government and Medicine
https://www.aafp.org/news/government-medicine/20180515cmsrural.html
Preserve Clean Power Plan to Protect Health, AAFP Urges
May 9, 2018 - A proposal to roll back regulations on carbon emissions from power plants would harm the health of high-risk populations, the AAFP recently warned the Environmental Protection Agency.
AAFP News : Government and Medicine
https://www.aafp.org/news/government-medicine/20180509cleanpower.html
FPs Flock to Mics to Voice Concerns to CMS Representative
May 4, 2018 - An early morning breakfast at the AAFP's 2018 National Conference of Constituency Leaders that was billed as an update from CMS on the Quality Payment Program turned into something quite different -- and far more meaningful.
AAFP News : Government and Medicine
https://www.aafp.org/news/government-medicine/20180504cmslistening.html
AAFP Offers Solutions to Ease E/M Documentation Burdens
Apr 27, 2018 - The AAFP has offered recommendations to CMS regarding changes to evaluation and management documentation guidelines.
AAFP News : Government and Medicine
https://www.aafp.org/news/government-medicine/20180427burdensletter.html
Don't Loosen Short-term Insurance Rules, AAFP Warns HHS
Apr 23, 2018 - A proposal to expand the definition of short-term, limited-duration insurance would hurt enrollees and destabilize the insurance market, the AAFP told HHS.
AAFP News : Government and Medicine
https://www.aafp.org/news/government-medicine/20180423shorttermins.html
Budget Bill Addresses Important Primary Care Priorities
Mar 27, 2018 - The budget bill that Congress passed and President Trump signed March 23 funds important primary care initiatives, but leaves one important patient need unsettled.
AAFP News : Government and Medicine
https://www.aafp.org/news/government-medicine/20180327budgetbill.html
State Bill to Expand PAs' Scope Pulled After AAFP Warning
Mar 26, 2018 - Tennessee legislators withdrew a proposal to allow some physician assistants greater authority after the AAFP pointed out the grave danger such a move would pose for patients.
AAFP News : Government and Medicine
https://www.aafp.org/news/government-medicine/20180326dmsscope.html
AAFP Urges Improvements to Fledgling Patient Data Initiative
Mar 22, 2018 - The AAFP made detailed suggestions to improve CMS' recently announced initiative to improve patients' access to and control of their electronic health data.
AAFP News : Government and Medicine
https://www.aafp.org/news/government-medicine/20180322myhealthedata.html
AAFP Advises VA on Proposed Rules to Expand Patient Access
Mar 20, 2018 - The AAFP recently gave the Department of Veterans Affairs feedback on a proposed rule that could affect physician payment, prior authorization and scope of practice.
AAFP News : Government and Medicine
https://www.aafp.org/news/government-medicine/20180320vapayment.html
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AAFP News : Government and Medicine
https://www.aafp.org/news/government-medicine.html
AAFP, Missouri Chapter Warn State About Opioids Overreach
Mar 15, 2018 - By treating voluntary recommendations based partly on insufficient evidence as a firm rule, state officials are undermining physicians and may harm patients.
AAFP News : Government and Medicine
https://www.aafp.org/news/government-medicine/20180315missouriopioids.html
AAFP Joins Call for Congress to Reduce Health Care Costs
Mar 14, 2018 - Congress needs to act soon to reduce health care costs for those who buy their own insurance, the AAFP and several other organizations told legislators recently.
AAFP News : Government and Medicine
https://www.aafp.org/news/government-medicine/20180314stabilizationltr.html
AAFP Warns Against Expanding Association Health Plans
Mar 7, 2018 - The AAFP recently cautioned the Department of Labor that a proposed rule could lead to more health plans that provide fewer benefits at higher costs.
AAFP News : Government and Medicine
https://www.aafp.org/news/government-medicine/20180307assocplans.html
AAFP Advises CMS on Prior Authorizations, Opioid Epidemic
Mar 7, 2018 - The AAFP recently made recommendations to CMS on how to address specific issues with Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D programs.
AAFP News : Government and Medicine
https://www.aafp.org/news/government-medicine/20180307medicareadv.html
Fix Physician Payment to Stem Opioid Epidemic, Says AAFP
Feb 27, 2018 - A starting point for addressing the nation's opioid misuse epidemic would be to ensure physicians can spend enough time with patients and are compensated appropriately, the AAFP recently told a Senate committee.
AAFP News : Government and Medicine
https://www.aafp.org/news/government-medicine/20180227senateopioid.html
AAFP Advises ONC, Continues Fight for Interoperability
Feb 23, 2018 - The AAFP recently offered suggestions to the federal government on a draft document that lays out a plan to prioritize nationwide health IT interoperability.
AAFP News : Government and Medicine
https://www.aafp.org/news/government-medicine/20180223oncletter.html
AAFP, Chapters Caution HHS on Changing Medicaid Eligibility
Feb 22, 2018 - The AAFP is assisting chapters that want to communicate with HHS or their state governments about proposals to impose work requirements on some Medicaid beneficiaries.
AAFP News : Government and Medicine
https://www.aafp.org/news/government-medicine/20180222medicaidwaivers.html