ASSOCIATION OF BLACK CARDIOLOGISTS

Support coverage of Self Measured Blood Pressure Devices as Durable Medical Equipment under Medicare. No specific legislation.

Support Amputation Reduction and Compassion Act and revisions to language for reintroduction. Legislation would require screening of Medicare and Medicaid patients who are at risk for non-traumatic limb amputation due to peripheral artery disease. (H.R. 4261) Support the "Treat and Reduce Obesity Act" S. 2407 / H.R. 4818

Support the Charles Rochester Blood Clot Prevention and Treatment Act (H.R. 5699) to raise awareness of deep venous thromboembolism, as well as approaches to improved screening, detection, and diagnosis of DVT and pulmonary embolism. Support the Womens Heart Health Expansion Act of 2024 (HR 7482) which expands the WISEWOMAN program at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.