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House Energy & Commerce Oversight & Investigations Subcommittee Discuss Concussions and Head Trauma

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June 7, 2016

On May 13, the House Energy & Commerce Oversight & Investigations Subcommittee held a hearing, following an initial roundtable discussion in March, to examine concussions and head trauma in youth sports. The hearing, led by Oversight & Investigations Subcommittee Chairman Tim Murphy (R-PA), was titled, “Concussions in Youth Sports: Evaluating Prevention and Research.” The hearing focused primarily on preventive measures and efforts to better protect young athletes from brain trauma, as well as next steps in developing evidence-based policies to reduce the rates of injuries.

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Legislation Introduced to Alleviate Impact of Conversion Factor Cut for 2021

Nov 09, 2020

Last month, two bills were introduced in the House proposing solutions to the estimated 10.6% Physician Fee Schedule conversion factor cut expected to go into effect January 1, 2021.  The bills offer some relief to the cut, but do not reflect a comprehensive or long-term solution.  AAPM&R has therefore chosen to remain neutral regarding these bills. 

Your Academy continues to advocate for a permanent solution to the conversion factor cut while maintaining the important payment increases to office and outpatient evaluation and management services.

 

 

 

 

 

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