The federal government’s stated intent to ease healthcare delivery through simplified regulations will address a long-time irritant of physicians: the Stark Law.

California state Senator and pediatrician Dr. Richard Pan (D-Sacramento) has introduced multiple vaccination-related legislation during his tenure as Chair of the Senate Health Committee.

In the latest released set of a 1,200+ page rule on July 29, CMS included proposed changes, as suggested by the American Medical Association (AMA), to payments for E/M visits starting in CY 2021.

Gabriela Villanueva, CAP’s Public Affairs Analyst and CAMGMA’s Legislative Liaison, will discuss pending legislation, regulatory measures that could affect your practice, current advocacy efforts, and how you can get involved.   

The topic of “surprise” medical bills has been gaining traction with federal legislators even as some states have begun to pass their own laws intended to protect patients from the financial challenges these bills can create. Several members of Congress are taking on the issue.