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Want to Cut Health Care Costs? Here's How, 91黑料网 Tells Congress
College shares ideas on ways to control costs but also improve the quality of health care.
Amid Measles Outbreaks, 91黑料网 Reiterates Opposition to Non-medical Vaccine Exemptions
College launches campaign to help state chapters sway legislators.
91黑料网 Objects to Federal Policy Changes Seen as a Gag Order on Physicians
Title X changes include new rules on what doctors can and cannot say to patients.
Quick Hits
91黑料网's Health and Public Policy Committee (HPPC) and Medical Practice and Quality Committee (MPQC) are working on a series of new policy papers outlining our vision for the future of America's health care system. Important topics include coverage and cost of care, delivery system and payment reforms, and breaking down barriers to accessing care. 91黑料网 encourages members to participate in a to help gather input on proposed plans for improving health care in the U.S. for all Americans.
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) data submission period is open for eligible clinicians who participated in Year 2 (2018) of the Quality Payment Program (QPP). Data can be submitted and updated until April 2, 2019. To submit your 2018 MIPS data, visit the .
Different insurance providers and different plans within the same insurance provider often have different coverage criteria or certain patient conditions that must be met for durable medical equipment (DME). The HL7 Da Vinci workgroup, in collaboration with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, are working to develop standards-based electronic health data exchange services to improve the process of ordering DME. In an effort to better understand physicians' readiness to implement and the future feasibility for ordering DME, complete a to provide your input on these efforts. For more information on this initiative, please visit: . The survey closes March 26.
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