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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

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Congress: 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.

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Rhode 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.

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Delaware: 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.

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Utah: 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.

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Ohio: 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.

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Congress: 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.

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Oregon: 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.

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Providers 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...

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CMS: 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.

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Congress: 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.

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Congress: 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.

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CT & 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.

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Congress: Advance Prior Authorization Reforms

ASPS and the physician community urge Congress to improve prior authorization requirements within the Medicare Advantage program.

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Congress: 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.

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Congress: 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.

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Congress: 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.

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White 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.

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ASPS & 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.

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New 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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