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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:


Current Federal Advocacy Areas of Focus


Protect NIH Funding

Click the link for an update on a joint letter by multiple organizations (including ACC) to Congress to advocate for NIH funding. 


Medicare Cuts, PAD Screening, and In-home Cardiac Rehab 

Click 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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