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House Panel to Examine Major Medicare Physician Payment Reforms
The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health will hold a legislative hearing on September 15 examining proposals to reform Medicare physician payment and strengthen healthcare cybersecurity.
Sep 142 min read
A Bipartisan Proposal for Lasting Medicare Physician Payment Reform
A new bipartisan bill seeks to replace the uncertainty of Medicare payment reductions and temporary interventions with a more sustainable system.
Aug 282 min read
August Recess, September Sprint: Prior Authorization Reform Nears a Decisive Moment
Congress has left Washington for its traditional August recess, but the work of legislating - and advocating - has not stopped. The House and Senate are spending much of August away from the Capitol, with lawmakers returning to their states and congressional districts. Although commonly called a “recess,” this period is officially designated for district and state work. Members use the time to meet with constituents, visit local organizations and, most importantly to them, co
Aug 174 min read
HRA Board Chair Brings Heart Rhythm Priorities to Capitol Hill
Heart Rhythm Advocates (HRA) Board Chair Mina Chung, MD, met with three members of Ohio’s congressional delegation and their staffs to advance policies supporting heart rhythm patients, cardiac emergency preparedness, and access to specialty cardiovascular care.
Jul 242 min read
HRA Town Hall Highlights the Growing Impact of Prior Authorization on Heart Rhythm Care
Prior authorization has become one of the most significant challenges facing patients and the clinicians who care for them. HRA recently held a town hall on this important topic.
Jul 212 min read
HRA Leaders Bring Electrophysiology Priorities to Capitol Hill
On June 4, physician leaders from Heart Rhythm Advocates met with congressional offices and key committee staff to discuss policies affecting patient access to cardiovascular and electrophysiology care.
Jun 62 min read
HRA and HRS Request $50 Million for HEARTS Act Implementation and Sustained Federal Investment in Electrophysiology Research
February 27, 2025 -- The Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) and Heart Rhythm Advocates (HRA) have submitted a formal request to congressional appropriators urging $50 million in FY 2027 Labor-HHS funding to implement the HEARTS Act and calling for continued strong, sustained federal investment in NIH-supported cardiovascular research. Appropriations requests are how national priorities are translated into funding decisions. Even in years when the legislative calendar is compressed,
Feb 273 min read
EP Implications of New Budget Bill
Congress and the President have recently passed the "One Big Beautiful Bill," and there are several provisions that impact the field of EP.
Jul 7, 20253 min read
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