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Agency seeks information on streamlining regulations and eliminating administrative burden. Changes to the Acute Ischemic Stroke Hospitalization with Claims-Based Risk Adjustment for Stroke Severity outcomes measure to include Medicare Advantage patients and shorten the performance period to two years. Removal of four measures including the Hospital Commitment to Health Equity, COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage among Health Care Personnel and Screening for Social Drivers of Health. Transforming Episode
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Mashup Score: 1ACC, Medical Specialty Societies Urge Government to Address Broken Medicare System - American College of Cardiology - 2 day(s) ago
The ACC joined a statement with 13 other medical specialty groups, calling on Congress and the current presidential administration to improve patient access for all and address the broken Medicare payment system threatening the financial health and vi ability of medical practices across the U.S. “We are at an inflection point,” the statement reads. “Continuing to perpetuate the broken physician payment system will likely be the death knell for the ability of physicians to sustain clinical practices.” The
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#ACCAdvocacy joined a statement w/ 13 other medical specialty societies urging the government to address the broken #MedicarePayment system. Read more 👉 https://t.co/JS8Tu4csjH https://t.co/7YneJCURhw
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Mashup Score: 105ACC President Appears Before Congress to Advocate For HEARTS Act Implementation Funding - American College of Cardiology - 11 day(s) ago
ACC President Christopher M. Kramer, MD, FACC, testified before the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies on April 9, urging lawmakers to allocate full funding for the Cardiomyopathy Health Education, Awareness, Research, and Training in Schools (HEARTS) Act. Passed by Congress last year with near-unani mous support, the legislation ensures that public elementary and secondary schools in the U.S. can develop cardiac emergency response
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#ACCPresident @ChrisKramerMD testified before Congress today in support of full funding for the HEARTS Act, emphasizing the importance of #AEDAccess, #SuddenCardiacArrest education & funding for medical research. Read more ➡️ https://t.co/2QPNUuys2H #ACCAdvocacy https://t.co/ZQsJuP5RTF
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Mashup Score: 0HAC Vice Chair Gives Brief Advocacy Update - 23 day(s) ago
Catch up on what’s been happening at the federal and state level with ACC Health Affairs Committee Vice Chair Jeff Marshall, MD, FACC, as he gives updates on…
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Dr. Jeff Marshall, ACC's HAC Vice Chair, gives updates on the latest #ACCAdvocacy activities & shares ways to engage at #ACC25. Watch here 🔽 https://t.co/TjKDv9Q9VV
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Mashup Score: 1Your Guide to Advocacy Sessions and Events at ACC.25 - American College of Cardiology - 1 month(s) ago
The re is no shortage of opportunities to learn more about advocacy topics and engage with the ACC Advocacy team at ACC.25, taking place March 29-31 in Chicago, IL. Make the most of your time at the meeting by attending relevant Heart2Heart Stage discussions, participating at Town Halls primed for audience Q & A, and seizing opportunities for connection and learning provided by ACC’s HeartPAC. Hear More on Noncompete Advocacy Join state advocacy leaders and other noncompete experts for a Heart2Heart
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Explore #ACCAdvocacy sessions and events at #ACC25! From Heart2Heart Stage discussions, Town Hall sessions & mentorship in the #HeartPAC Lounge, there's no shortage of opportunities to connect & learn. 🔗 https://t.co/kWQ7uk9HbQ https://t.co/QRMPo5To3s
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Mashup Score: 1Jae Patton, RN, MSN, CRNP, AACC: Advocacy as a Natural Extension of Clinical Practice - 1 month(s) ago
When Jae Patton, RN, MSN, CRNP, AACC, first got involved in advocacy, it was because she was required to attend ACC Legislative Conference. But she quickly f…
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For @jae_patton, advocacy is a natural extension of her clinical practice. Hear how she got her start in #ACCAdvocacy & why she thinks more clinicians should try out advocacy & get involved 🔎 https://t.co/EQgSb7V39y #AdvocacyFromMyPerspective https://t.co/RifvdWtgGy
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Mashup Score: 0Action Alerts - American College of Cardiology - 1 month(s) ago
With your help, ACC Advocacy actively works with Congress, state legislators, and other key decision makers to transform cardiovascular care and improve heart health. However, we need everyone’s voice at the table to make a difference for patients and health care professionals. The ACC offers a number of ways for its members to get involved in advocating for health policies that ensure continu ed patient access to quality, cost-effective care. Questions? Contact us at advocacyleg@acc.org.
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Urge your lawmakers to extend #telehealth flexibilities and fix #MedicarePayment cuts in upcoming funding legislation! Take action w/ #ACCGrassroots ➡️ https://t.co/PDAhN7H2XF #ACCAdvocacy https://t.co/20DhzTDGON
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Mashup Score: 1FDA Update: Philips Recalls Tack Endovascular Systems - American College of Cardiology - 1 month(s) ago
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on March 3 that Philips is removing and discontinuing distribution of the Tack Endovascular System due to challenges necessitating additional procedures to retrieve or remove the implant. The FDA advises that “all customers should stop using the Tack Endovascular System immediately,” and that use of the device may cause severe short-term adverse health effects, such as arterial occlusion, dissection or perforation, and more long-term impacts like
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#FDAUpdate: Philips is recalling its Tack Endovascular Systems due to challenges necessitating additional procedures to retrieve or remove the implant. Learn more ➡️ https://t.co/SdCBZUKLqx #ACCAdvocacy
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Mashup Score: 2Advocacy From My Perspective - 2 month(s) ago
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Getting involved in #ACCAdvocacy means tackling the issues that really matter. For @DrRobRoswell, that means working to address clinician burnout, prior auth reform & #Medicare payment. Watch more perspectives here ▶️ https://t.co/GZh08r4OaI https://t.co/NW8R88vE0A
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Mashup Score: 0Federal Policy Update: Medicare Cuts, PAD Screening and Telehealth Legislation Introduced - American College of Cardiology - 2 month(s) ago
Congressional lawmakers have introduced several bipartisan bills that hold significant implications for cardiovascular care in the first six weeks of the 119th Congress. These proposals aim to reverse Medicare payment cuts, improve the early detection of peripheral artery disease (PAD) and expand access to telehealth services for cardiopulmonary rehabilitation. These legislative efforts reflect a comprehensive approach to enhancing patient outcomes, supporting clinicians and ensuring access to essential
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#ACCAdvocacy's February #healthpolicy progress update covers proposals to reverse Medicare payment cuts, improve early #cvPAD detection & expand access to #cvRehab through telehealth. Learn more and take action 👉 https://t.co/HMDbsIGx8F https://t.co/QP5XQq59mF
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.@CMSGov has released the FY 2026 IPPS proposed rule. Explore 🔑 key points from #ACCAdvocacy 🔎 https://t.co/IWlTCWXcpB