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May 02, 2010
CMS Proposed Rule on EHR Incentive Program

Multi-society letter to The Honorable Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services

March 30, 2010
Final Letter to EPA on Ozone Standards
Multi-society letter to The Honorable Lisa P. Jackson, Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
March 19, 2010
AMA Letter to Office of the National Coordinator on Certification Standards for EHR Vendors: March 15, 2010
Comments Initial Set of EHR Standards PDF
March 19, 2010
Multisociety Comment Letter to CMS Regarding Meaningful Use: March 15, 2010
Comments on Meaningful Use PDF
September 25, 2009
FDA Regulation of Tobacco Products- Comment Letter
The ACCP Health Affairs Department (Government Relations and/or Practice Management Department) writes position papers and/or comment letters when a specific request comes from within the ACCP or from outside sources such as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. When writing these position papers and/or comment letters, input may be solicited from one or more of the following sources: NetWorks, ACCP Institutes, Government Relations Committee or Practice Management Committee members, and other appropriate medical specialty societies. The final position paper/comment letter must be approved by the ACCP Board of Regents before it is posted on this Web site.
September 18, 2009
Multisociety Sign On Letter to U.S. Senate Regarding Replacing SGR
The ACCP Health Affairs Department (Government Relations and/or Practice Management Department) writes position papers and/or comment letters when a specific request comes from within the ACCP or from outside sources such as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. When writing these position papers and/or comment letters, input may be solicited from one or more of the following sources: NetWorks, ACCP Institutes, Government Relations Committee or Practice Management Committee members, and other appropriate medical specialty societies. The final position paper/comment letter must be approved by the ACCP Board of Regents before it is posted on this Web site.
September 09, 2009
Multisociety Letter to Congress Regarding Preventing Disease
The ACCP Health Affairs Department (Government Relations and/or Practice Management Department) writes position papers and/or comment letters when a specific request comes from within the ACCP or from outside sources such as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
August 31, 2009
CMS-1413-P Medicare Program; Proposed Revisions to Payment Polices Under the Physician Fee Schedule for Calendar Year 2010
The ACCP Health Affairs Department (Government Relations and/or Practice Management Department) writes position papers and/or comment letters when a specific request comes from within the ACCP or from outside sources such as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. When writing these position papers and/or comment letters, input may be solicited from one or more of the following sources: NetWorks, ACCP Institutes, Government Relations Committee or Practice Management Committee members, and other appropriate medical specialty societies. The final position paper/comment letter must be approved by the ACCP Board of Regents before it is posted on this Web site.
August 31, 2009
CMS-1414-P Medicare Program; Proposed Revisions to Payment Polices Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Revisions to Part B for Calendar Year 2010 (Pulmonary Rehab)
The ACCP Health Affairs Department (Government Relations and/or Practice Management Department) writes position papers and/or comment letters when a specific request comes from within the ACCP or from outside sources such as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. When writing these position papers and/or comment letters, input may be solicited from one or more of the following sources: NetWorks, ACCP Institutes, Government Relations Committee or Practice Management Committee members, and other appropriate medical specialty societies. The final position paper/comment letter must be approved by the ACCP Board of Regents before it is posted on this Web site.
August 27, 2009
Consultation Reimbursement
The ACCP Health Affairs Department (Government Relations and/or Practice Management Department) writes position papers and/or comment letters when a specific request comes from within the ACCP or from outside sources such as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. When writing these position papers and/or comment letters, input may be solicited from one or more of the following sources: NetWorks, ACCP Institutes, Government Relations Committee or Practice Management Committee members, and other appropriate medical specialty societies. The final position paper/comment letter must be approved by the ACCP Board of Regents before it is posted on this Web site.
July 22, 2009
Medicare Home Oxygen Therapy Act of 2009
The ACCP Health Affairs Department (Government Relations and/or Practice Management Department) writes position papers and/or comment letters when a specific request comes from within the ACCP or from outside sources such as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. When writing these position papers and/or comment letters, input may be solicited from one or more of the following sources: NetWorks, ACCP Institutes, Government Relations Committee or Practice Management Committee members, and other appropriate medical specialty societies. The final position paper/comment letter must be approved by the ACCP Board of Regents before it is posted on this Web site.
June 29, 2009
HIT Meaningful Use-Sign-on Letter
The ACCP Health Affairs Department (Government Relations and/or Practice Management Department) writes position papers and/or comment letters when a specific request comes from within the ACCP or from outside sources such as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. When writing these position papers and/or comment letters, input may be solicited from one or more of the following sources: NetWorks, ACCP Institutes, Government Relations Committee or Practice Management Committee members, and other appropriate medical specialty societies. The final position paper/comment letter must be approved by the ACCP Board of Regents before it is posted on this Web site.
June 22, 2009
ACP-IDSA Joint Statement of Medical Societies Regarding Adult Vaccination by Physicians
In an effort to emphasize the importance of adult vaccination against an increasing number of vaccine-preventable diseases, primary care and many subspecialty physicians should take an active role in the discussion and review of their adult patients’ vaccination status and in the administration of recommended vaccines. Increased consumer demand for quality care, and guidelines and/or recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other professional societies provide additional impetus for a renewed and stronger emphasis on provision of vaccines.
March 09, 2009
RAC Sign on Letter
The ACCP Health Affairs Department (Government Relations and/or Practice Management Department) writes position papers and/or comment letters when a specific request comes from within the ACCP or from outside sources such as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. When writing these position papers and/or comment letters, input may be solicited from one or more of the following sources: NetWorks, ACCP Institutes, Government Relations Committee or Practice Management Committee members, and other appropriate medical specialty societies. The final position paper/comment letter must be approved by the ACCP Board of Regents before it is posted on this Web site.
February 25, 2009
Resident Duty Hours-Comment Letter
The ACCP Health Affairs Department (Government Relations and/or Practice Management Department) writes position papers and/or comment letters when a specific request comes from within the ACCP or from outside sources such as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. When writing these position papers and/or comment letters, input may be solicited from one or more of the following sources: NetWorks, ACCP Institutes, Government Relations Committee or Practice Management Committee members, and other appropriate medical specialty societies. The final position paper/comment letter must be approved by the ACCP Board of Regents before it is posted on this Web site.
February 04, 2009
VAP Letter
The ACCP Health Affairs Department (Government Relations and/or Practice Management Department) writes position papers and/or comment letters when a specific request comes from within the ACCP or from outside sources such as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. When writing these position papers and/or comment letters, input may be solicited from one or more of the following sources: NetWorks, ACCP Institutes, Government Relations Committee or Practice Management Committee members, and other appropriate medical specialty societies. The final position paper/comment letter must be approved by the ACCP Board of Regents before it is posted on this Web site.
June 13, 2008
Joint Society Comment Letter to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
The ACCP Health Affairs Department (Government Relations and/or Practice Management Department) writes position papers and/or comment letters when a specific request comes from within the ACCP or from outside sources such as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. When writing these position papers and/or comment letters, input may be solicited from one or more of the following sources: NetWorks, ACCP Institutes, Government Relations Committee or Practice Management Committee members, and other appropriate medical specialty societies. The final position paper/comment letter must be approved by the ACCP Board of Regents before it is posted on this Web site.
June 01, 2008
Amicus Brief
The ACCP Health Affairs Department (Government Relations and/or Practice Management Department) writes position papers and/or comment letters when a specific request comes from within the ACCP or from outside sources such as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. When writing these position papers and/or comment letters, input may be solicited from one or more of the following sources: NetWorks, ACCP Institutes, Government Relations Committee or Practice Management Committee members, and other appropriate medical specialty societies. The final position paper/comment letter must be approved by the ACCP Board of Regents before it is posted on this Web site.
May 15, 2008
Highmark LCD Draft Policy for Sleep Disorder Testing (J12-D44)
The ACCP Health Affairs Department (Government Relations and/or Practice Management Department) writes position papers and/or comment letters when a specific request comes from within the ACCP or from outside sources such as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. When writing these position papers and/or comment letters, input may be solicited from one or more of the following sources: NetWorks, ACCP Institutes, Government Relations Committee or Practice Management Committee members, and other appropriate medical specialty societies. The final position paper/comment letter must be approved by the ACCP Board of Regents before it is posted on this Web site.
May 01, 2008
Recommendations for Implementation of Portable Monitoring for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
The ACCP Health Affairs Department (Government Relations and/or Practice Management Department) writes position papers and/or comment letters when a specific request comes from within the ACCP or from outside sources such as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. When writing these position papers and/or comment letters, input may be solicited from one or more of the following sources: NetWorks, ACCP Institutes, Government Relations Committee or Practice Management Committee members, and other appropriate medical specialty societies. The final position paper/comment letter must be approved by the ACCP Board of Regents before it is posted on this Web site.
February 20, 2008
ACCP/ATS Specialty Assistance Program for Industry on CPT Application Review
The ACCP Health Affairs Department (Government Relations and/or Practice Management Department) writes position papers and/or comment letters when a specific request comes from within the ACCP or from outside sources such as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. When writing these position papers and/or comment letters, input may be solicited from one or more of the following sources: NetWorks, ACCP Institutes, Government Relations Committee or Practice Management Committee members, and other appropriate medical specialty societies. The final position paper/comment letter must be approved by the ACCP Board of Regents before it is posted on this Web site.
January 11, 2008
CMS Comment Letter on OSA and CPAP
The ACCP Health Affairs Department (Government Relations and/or Practice Management Department) writes position papers and/or comment letters when a specific request comes from within the ACCP or from outside sources such as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. When writing these position papers and/or comment letters, input may be solicited from one or more of the following sources: NetWorks, ACCP Institutes, Government Relations Committee or Practice Management Committee members, and other appropriate medical specialty societies. The final position paper/comment letter must be approved by the ACCP Board of Regents before it is posted on this Web site.
January 03, 2008
Change in Reimbursement for CPT 31620
The ACCP Health Affairs Department (Government Relations and/or Practice Management Department) writes position papers and/or comment letters when a specific request comes from within the ACCP or from outside sources such as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. When writing these position papers and/or comment letters, input may be solicited from one or more of the following sources: NetWorks, ACCP Institutes, Government Relations Committee or Practice Management Committee members, and other appropriate medical specialty societies. The final position paper/comment letter must be approved by the ACCP Board of Regents before it is posted on this Web site.
January 01, 2008
OHRP Guidance /FAQs Regarding Quality Improvement
The ACCP Health Affairs Department (Government Relations and/or Practice Management Department) writes position papers and/or comment letters when a specific request comes from within the ACCP or from outside sources such as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. When writing these position papers and/or comment letters, input may be solicited from one or more of the following sources: NetWorks, ACCP Institutes, Government Relations Committee or Practice Management Committee members, and other appropriate medical specialty societies. The final position paper/comment letter must be approved by the ACCP Board of Regents before it is posted on this Web site.
November 27, 2007
Position Statement: Access to Medical Care for Patients with Respiratory Disease
he ACCP Health Affairs Department (Government Relations and/or Practice Management Department) writes position papers and/or comment letters when a specific request comes from within the ACCP or from outside sources such as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. When writing these position papers and/or comment letters, input may be solicited from one or more of the following sources: NetWorks, ACCP Institutes, Government Relations Committee or Practice Management Committee members, and other appropriate medical specialty societies. The final position paper/comment letter must be approved by the ACCP Board of Regents before it is posted on this Web site.