by AACU Staff | Dec 9, 2022 | Latest News & Notes, News
The House of Representatives passed the Improving Seniors’ Access to Timely Care Act by a voice vote — Now it’s time for the Senate to act! This bipartisan legislation would require Medicare Advantage plans to adopt transparent prior authorization programs that...
by AACU Staff | Dec 9, 2022 | Latest News & Notes, News
AACU and other medical societies and associations have been sounding the alarm that physicians face devastating Medicare payment cuts from regulatory changes enacted by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services if Congress doesn’t act by the end of the year. Due...
by AACU Staff | Dec 1, 2022 | Latest News & Notes, News
The AACU is working as part of a coalition to pass co-pay accumulator legislation in several states during the upcoming 2023 legislative sessions. Currently, we are working in support of Ohio HB 135. We submitted written testimony to the Senate Health Committee and...
by AACU Staff | Dec 1, 2022 | Latest News & Notes, News
In early 2022, the AACU joined more than 20 other organizations in supporting biomarker testing legislation introduced in Ohio (HB 608). This legislation continues to move forward, and passed the House Health Committee this week with only one vote in opposition. Bills...
by AACU Staff | Nov 21, 2022 | Latest News & Notes, News
The AACU is advocating in Ohio for HB 135 – legislation that would require insurers and pharmacy benefit managers to count all payments made on behalf of a beneficiary to their deductible and out-of-pocket maximums for prescription medications. Payers are increasingly...
by AACU Staff | Nov 18, 2022 | Latest News & Notes, News
Pictured is the AUA/AMA Joint Delegation The AACU delegation includes Martin K. Dineen, MD, FACS (AMA Delegate), Robert Lurvey, MD, JD (AMA Alternate Delegate) and William C. Reha, MD, MBA, AMA Alternate Delegate – Specialty Society President. At the 2022...
