Texas: Plastic Surgery Works to Shape OON Bill
ASPS worked with the Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons to influence negotiations and shape portions of the state’s second shot at solving the issue of out-of-network billing
View ArticleCongress: ASPS on High Cost of Prescription Drugs
ASPS joined the Alliance of Specialty Medicine to challenge policy that would require drug samples to be reported as items of "value" through the Open Payments Database.
View ArticleRhode Island: Stop Laser Use by Unqualified Personnel
ASPS and the New England Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons urge Rhode Island Legislature and Governor to oppose expanded delegation of laser treatments.
View ArticleDelaware: Update Office-Based Surgery Requirements
ASPS advocates for stronger patient safety requirements in Delaware for surgeries performed in office-based surgery centers where anesthesia is administered to the patient.
View ArticleUtah: ASPS Continues to Stop Cosmetic Medical Procedure Tax
ASPS, the Utah Society of Plastic Surgeons and others continue their fight to oppose a proposed cosmetic tax from becoming law in the state.
View ArticleOhio: Flawed Out-of-Network Bill Vetoed
ASPS works to support the Ohio State Medical Association's efforts to shape and advance out-of-network legislation in the Buckeye State.
View ArticleCongress: Advance a Fair Out-of-Network Solution
ASPS continues to advocate for a balanced solution to out-of-network billing that protects patients while also encouraging fair reimbursement for physicians.
View ArticleOregon: Cover Acellular Dermal Matrix
ASPS works with Oregon plastic surgeon to push state's Medicaid program to cover the use of acellular dermal matrix in breast reconstruction.
View ArticleProviders to Congress: Protect Patients from Surprise Bills Without...
Some of the nation's largest and most influential medical organizations have come together to urge key Congressional committees to be mindful of potential unintended consequences that threaten access...
View ArticleCMS: Protect Physician and Facility Payments
In comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), ASPS offered perspective on the impact of proposed changes to physician and facility payments in 2020.
View ArticleCongress: Support National Medical Liability Reforms
ASPS thanks Sen. Cassidy, MD (R-LA) and Rep. Hudson (R-NC) for their support in advancing national medical liability protections through the Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act and ACCESS Act.
View ArticleCongress: Fix MACRA Before 2020
ASPS continues to urge Congress to reforms to the Medicare and CHIP Access and Reauthorization Act (MACRA) to allow for fair Medicare reimbursement for specialty care.
View ArticleCT & OR: Oppose Scope Expansions
ASPS responds to regulatory action in Connecticut and Oregon to protect patients from inappropriate dental and esthetician scope of practice expansions.
View ArticleCongress: Advance Prior Authorization Reforms
ASPS and the physician community urge Congress to improve prior authorization requirements within the Medicare Advantage program.
View ArticleCongress: House Continues Work on Surprise Billing
The House Ways & Means Committee and Education & Labor Committee continue to assess options to address out-of-network billing, following advancement of the bill this summer.
View ArticleCongress: Surprise Billing Solution Remains Unclear
The Senate continues to deliberate over the best approach to resolve unanticipated medical bills and protect patients from surprise bills.
View ArticleCongress: Protect Patients from Step Therapy
ASPS and the Alliance of Specialty Medicine advocate to protect patients who are subject to step therapy by their insurance carrier when the medication is medically necessary.
View ArticleWhite House: Protect Seniors Quality of Care
ASPS joins the AMA and the Alliance of Specialty Medicine in urging the Administration to uphold current Medicare standards and maintain physician supervision of NPs and PAs.
View ArticleASPS & ACS Joint Health Policy Scholarship Open
ASPS and ACS offer an annual scholarship to subsidize attendance and participation in the Executive Leadership Program in Health Policy and Management at Brandeis University.
View ArticleNew Year, New Medicare Payment Policies
CMS is statutorily required to update Medicare payment policies each year. For 2020, there are several changes that every plastic surgeon should be aware of.
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