AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR GASTROINTESTINAL ENDOSCOPY

Support the Safe Step Act which provides exceptions to step therapy protocols used by health plans for consumers covered under ERISA (S 652, HR 2630)

Support to Codify and enhance CMS regulations that advance interoperability and improve prior authorization in Medicare Advantage plans (H.R. 8702 / S. 4518) Support (H.R. 2474) that would provide Medicare payments for physician services with an annual inflationary update based on the Medicare Economic Index, similar to updates received by other health care providers. Revise budget neutrality requirements and triggers by supporting and passing the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371). Reduce administrative and financial burden of participation in the Merit-based Incentive Payment System. No specific legislation

Support the Safe Step Act which provides exceptions to step therapy protocols used by health plans for consumers covered under ERISA (S 652, HR 2630) Express concern with Sec. 104 (Ambulatory Surgical Center Price Transparency) of H.R. 5378 of the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act" and oppose Section 5 of the Health Care PRICE Transparency Act 2.0, (S. 3548) requiring price transparency of services provided in ambulatory surgery centers. Ask the Department of Health and Humans Services to update the federal FAQ guidance for commercial insurers regulated by the Affordable Care Act to treat surveillance colonoscopy as part of the screening continuum without cost-sharing. No specific legislation Support the Gold Card Act (H.R. 4968)

Support to Codify and enhance CMS regulations that advance interoperability and improve prior authorization in Medicare Advantage plans. No specific legislation 1st Quarter 2024 Support (H.R. 2474) that would provide Medicare payments for physician services with an annual inflationary update based on the Medicare Economic Index, similar to updates received by other health care providers. Revise budget neutrality requirements and triggers by supporting and passing the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 6371). Reduce administrative and financial burden of participation in the Merit-based Incentive Payment System. No specific legislation Support the Colorectal Cancer Payment Fairness Act (H.R. 3382) to accelerate the timeline for removal of cost sharing among Medicare beneficiaries when a preventive screening colonoscopy involves the removal of polyps.