by AACU Staff | Aug 25, 2022 | Latest News & Notes, News
The AACU is reviewing this information and will respond as appropriate. The newly released information from CMS includes: Final rules taking into account the two district court rulings on the NSA, addressing issues related to disclosures by plans and issuers about the...
by AACU Staff | Aug 25, 2022 | Latest News & Notes, News
The AACU joined the California Medical Association’s letter in support of SB 107. This legislation protects patients’ and providers’ ability and right to receive and deliver gender-affirming care services and sets up proper liability and immunity...
by AACU Staff | Aug 16, 2022 | Latest News & Notes, News
The November 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) requires manufacturers of separately paid, single use/single dose container Part B drugs and biologics to provide rebates for discarded units above a 10% threshold of separately paid spending for these...
by AACU Staff | Aug 12, 2022 | Latest News & Notes, News
The AACU submitted comments in support of H.R. 7995, The GOLD Card Act of 2022. We believe that the GOLD CARD Act will provide more professional autonomy for physicians and better access to medical care by exempting qualifying physicians from prior authorization...
by AACU Staff | Aug 12, 2022 | Latest News & Notes, News
On August 12, the Washington Board of Naturopathy (BON) discussed a request from the Washington Association of Naturopathic Physicians about the authority of licensed naturopathic physicians in Washington State to perform vasectomies. The WANP believes vasectomies are...
by AACU Staff | Aug 11, 2022 | Latest News & Notes, News
On July 7, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued its annual proposed rule that updates payment rates for physicians under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) effective January 1, 2023. This rule updates payment policies and payment rates...