Federal Advocacy
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Despite the government shutdown, ACC members met with nearly 300 congressional offices, with some exciting early results that highlight the impact of our collective efforts:
• 56% increase in cosponsorship for the CONNECT For Health Act in the U.S. House.
• 20% increase in cosponsorship for the REDI Act in the U.S. Senate; 4% in the U.S. House.
• 33% increase in cosponsorship for the Connected MOM Act in the U.S. House.
• The Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act has now secured majority cosponsorship in both the U.S. House and Senate.
FEDERAL PRIORITIES
The ACC leads at the federal level and is focused on developing and advancing solutions to increase access, quality and value of patient care and promote heart health.
Current policy priorities include:
- Establish Sustainable Payment Practices
- Champion Access to Care For All
- Support Clinicians in Providing Equitable Value-Based Care
- Foster Care Transformation and Optimization
- Bolster the Clinician Workforce Now and For the Future
Current Federal Advocacy Areas of FocusClick the link for an update on three critical bills to reverse Medicare cuts, expand PAD screening coverage for at-risk Medicare/Medicaid patients, and permanently extend Medicare coverage for in-home cardiac rehab. |
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