Policy Update: X-Waiver
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has expanded access to buprenorphine, a life-saving treatment for opioid use disorder.
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SHM Joins Multi-stakeholder Letter Urging Congress to Eliminate the X-Waiver
SHM and other stakeholders sent a letter to Congressional leaders, urging for the elimination of the X-waiver. Eliminating the X-waiver will expand access to buprenorphine, a lifesaving treatment
SHM and Other Specialties Send Letter to Congressional Leaders Urging Relief from 2021 Medicare Reimbursement Cuts
SHM, ACEP, AMDA, IDSA and SCCM send joint letter to Congressional Leaders to urge relief from upcoming reimbursement reductions in the 2021 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.
SHM Joins Multi-stakeholder Letter on Patient Access Rule
SHM joins the American College of Physicians (ACP) and other subspecialties in expressing our concern over the upcoming compliance deadlines included in the "Patient Access" rule.
SHM Joins CMSS Statement in Support of Osteopathic Physicians
In light of recent comments disregarding the legitimacy and training of osteopathic physicians, SHM joined the CMSS statement support of osteopathic physicians.
SHM Sends Letter Regarding Budget Neutrality in the Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule
SHM sent a letter to members of the Senate Finance Committee, the House Ways and Means Committee, and the House Energy and Commerce Committee regarding proposed payment adjustments and budget
SHM Sends a Letter to Senate Majority Leader Urging Inclusion of Immigration Reform in COVID Package
SHM sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader McConnell urging the inclusion of the Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act in the latest coronavirus relief package.
SHM Joins CMSS Statement Questioning Recent Decision for COVID-19 Data to Bypass CDC
SHM has joined CMSS in questioning the Administration's recent decision to require submission of hospital data on COVID-19 patients directly to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
SHM Supports the Coronavirus Health Care Worker Wellness Act
SHM supports the Coronavirus Health Care Worker Wellness Act (H.R. 7255). This bipartisan legislation will issue grants to support the mental health and wellness of frontline healthcare workers.
SHM Joins Multi-Stakeholder Letter on Budget Neutrality for Office Visits
SHM signed a multi-stakeholder letter to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The letter urges HHS, in light of COVID-19 financial losses, to utilize its authority under the Public