JOHN JONAS

Seeking removal of barriers and co-pays for colon cancer screening; maintain fair and adequate reimbursement of GI procedures; support for step therapy reform legislation, and opposition to scheduled Medicare physician payment reductions.

Issues regarding extension of Medicare Add-on Payments, work force shortages, balance billing and surprise medical billing reform.

Advocating on behalf of ASC reimbursement and payment policy, including HR 972/S312 - the Outpatient Surgery and Quality Access Act. H.R. 5181 - Outpatient Surgery Quality and Access Act of 2023; H.R. 5378, the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; S 1130 Health Care Prices Revealed and Information to Consumers Explained Transparency Act or the Health Care PRICE Transparency Act.

Promote SIDM's policy agenda to increase Federal funding into research to improve diagnosis and patient safety. Support for Improving Diagnosis in Medicine Act.

Legislative and regulatory issues related to emergency medicine, including surprise medical billing, mental health, Medicare payment, workforce issues, and drug shortages.

AMERICAN COLLEGE OF GASTROENTEROLOGY

AMERICAN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION

AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER ASSOCIATION (ASCA)

SOCIETY TO IMPROVE DIAGNOSIS IN MEDICINE

AMERICAN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION

AMERICAN COLLEGE OF GASTROENTEROLOGY

AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER ASSOCIATION (ASCA)

AMERICAN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION

AMERICAN COLLEGE OF GASTROENTEROLOGY

AMERICAN COLLEGE OF EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS

SOCIETY TO IMPROVE DIAGNOSIS IN MEDICINE

AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER ASSOCIATION (ASCA)