Policy Update: X-Waiver
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has halted plans to expand access to buprenorphine and eliminate the X-waiver.
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SHM Supports the Holding Providers Harmless from Medicare Cuts During COVID-19 Act
SHM sent a letter supporting the Holding Providers Harmless from Medicare Cuts During COVID-19 Act of 2020. This legislation will will alleviate payment cuts resulting from budget neutrality
SHM Sends Letter to DHS Opposing Proposed Changes to J-1 Visa
SHM sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security in opposition to a proposed rule change that, if finalized, will replace the "duration of status" requirement for the J-1 visa with
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SHM opposes CMS’ proposal to eliminate BPCIA’s Physician Group Practice (PGP) offset
SHM opposes CMS’ proposal to eliminate BPCIA’s Physician Group Practice (PGP) offset, which makes it possible for independent hospitalist groups to participate in the bundled payment model
SHM Comments on the 2021 Outpatient Prospective Payment System Rule
SHM sends comment letter to CMS on the proposal to eliminate the inpatient only list in the Outpatient Prospective Payment System.
SHM Comments on the 2021 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule
SHM sends comment letter to CMS on the CY2021 Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule, commenting on budget neutrality cuts to the PFS, telehealth, and the Quality Payment Program.
SHM Sends Letter to the Federation of State Medical Boards Regarding Mental Health Disclosures and State Licensure
SHM urges the FSMB to encourage its member boards to revisit mental health disclosure policies for state licensure and prioritize advocacy efforts with state legislatures. Eliminating mental
SHM Signs Multi-Stakeholder Letter on Expanding Telehealth Access
SHM, alongside numerous professional and medical societies, joined a multi-stakeholder letter advocating for permanent expansions to telehealth access.
SHM Joins Multi-Stakeholder Letter on Employment Based Visa Restrictions
SHM joined a multi-stakeholder letter urging the Administration to consider all medical professionals, not just those directly involved in providing care to hospitalized COVID patients, as
SHM Supports the Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act
SHM sent a letter signaling our support of the Healthcare Workforce Resiliency Act (H.R. 6788/S.3599). This legislation seeks to enhance the healthcare workforce during the COVID-19 global