Federal Advocacy
ACC Legislative Conference 2025, taking place October 5-7, 2025, in Washington, DC, offers cardiovascular clinicians spanning the entire cardiovascular care team a chance to hear from ACC leaders, staff and other experts on health policy issues affecting patients and the profession. This signature three-day event provides an important opportunity to speak directly with members of Congress and their staff on the final day of the meeting.
Key Focuses for Leg Con 2025
- Enact long-term reform to the Medicare payment system to ensure practices can keep up with inflationary pressures and rising practice costs.
- Decrease administrative burden and promote clinician well-being by streamlining prior authorization practices.
- Expand patient access to telehealth and cardiac rehabilitation services.
- Increase access to remote monitoring devices for pregnant and postpartum women to identify potential pregnancy complications and improve maternal and infant health outcomes.
- Provide financial relief for residents during medical internships and training.
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 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. |
Maryland Chapter, American College of Cardiology 1783 Forest Drive, Suite 238 Annapolis, MD 21401 |