Earlier this fall the California legislative session concluded with 997 new bills enacted into law. Below is a summary of those bills that may be of immediate interest to physicians in their roles as healthcare providers and employers. 

In a few short months, the 117th U.S. Congress will end, putting pressure on lawmakers to address a multitude of legislative priorities, while contending with the political pressures of a fast-approaching general election.

The call for comprehensive prior authorization reforms continues to be a leading issue among healthcare providers. In 2018, six national healthcare advocacy associations released a Consensus Statement outlining recommendations for reforming prior authorization.

CAP members are invited to participate in our 4th Annual Public Affairs Symposium where a panel of legislative experts and policy analysts will provide a behind-the-scenes look at how AB 35 materialized, explore what the legislation means for your medical professional liability risk, and discuss what you can do to protect your practice. 

On July 7, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released its more than 2,000-page Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) and Quality Payment (QPP) proposed rule for Calendar Year 2023.