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AMA Delegation Meeting with Virginia Senator Tim Kaine’s Office
The Virginia Delegation to the AMA recently met with Samantha Koehler, Health Policy Advisor for US Virginia Senator Tim Kaine as part of the AMA’s National Advocacy Month. Discussed were the AMA’s top three legislative priorities for this year: 1.) Permanent expanded...
AACU Management Transition Announced
Following careful consideration and analysis, the ACCU Board of Directors recently made the important decision to transition operational and day-to-day management activities of AACU to Veritas Association Management, effective March 1, 2022. Veritas will help AACU...
Standardized Coding for Telehealth Services
Dr. Reha testifying before AMA House of Delegates on telehealth coding resolutionBy William C. Reha, MD, MBA AACU President-Elect Virginia Delegation to the AMA Vice-ChairThe American Association... Read More
Looking Ahead — Empowered and Engaged
By Harbhajan Ajrawat, MD AACU State Advocacy Network ChairOver the years, the AACU State Advocacy Network has established itself as the preeminent grassroots advocacy network for urologists. Our... Read More
President’s Message: Never Let a Serious Crisis Go to Waste
By Damara L. Kaplan, PhD, MD AACU PresidentAs I begin my term as AACU President, I am honored to serve in this capacity and determined to be guided by our mission: The AACU is dedicated to... Read More
State Telehealth Policies — Update
By extending the Federal public health emergency declaration January 7, enhanced telehealth for Medicare beneficiaries will remain in effect until at least April 2021. As state legislatures begin their sessions, there are several high-profile initiatives to address...
AACU State Advocacy Network: Certificate of Need Programs
During the COVID-19 public health emergency, many states suspended certificate of need requirements for certain healthcare facilities. As legislative sessions kick-off across the country, lawmakers are proposing to alter or eliminate those regulatory reviews...
Congressional Committees Finalized, AACU Advocacy Ramps Up
With impeachment in the rear window and lawmakers in both the House and Senate receiving their committee assignments, policymaking in the 117th Congress is set to get underway. In the House of Representatives, the Democratic Party remains in the majority with no...
Prostate Cancer Screening and Genomic Testing Legislation
AL SJR 23 — APPROVED National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, September, recognized AL SJR 37 Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, September 2021, proclaimed CA AB 1520 Prostate cancer screening. This bill would prohibit a health insurance policy from applying a...
In Brief – Spring 2021
AACU Releases Legislative Priorities for the 117th CongressThe AACU Health Policy Committee finalized its advocacy priorities for the 117th Congress (2021-2022), which include long-standing, unmet... Read More