Explore the latest developments and in-depth analyses on the competitive dynamics shaping the health care landscape. This section provides expert perspectives on legislative and regulatory issues that influence the quality, accessibility and cost of health care services.
Key topics include:
- Legislative Advocacy: Learn about efforts to repeal restrictive policies and promote physician-led initiatives that enhance patient care and drive innovation in health care delivery.
- Regulatory Impact: Discover discussions on proposed regulations, such as the Federal Trade Commission’s stance on non-compete clauses, and their implications for health care professionals and patients.
- Network Adequacy: Examine the standards and challenges associated with ensuring robust access to specialty and subspecialty medical care within health insurance plans.
Stay informed with up-to-date articles and expert commentaries that aim to foster a competitive, transparent and patient-centered health care system. Whether you are a health care professional, policymaker or patient advocate, these insights equip you with the knowledge to navigate and influence the evolving health care environment.
Letters
Published: September 13, 2024
H.R. 9001Physician-Led Hospital Coalition Letter We, the 86 undersigned organizations that represent physicians and patients, support the Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act, H.R. 9001. The bill […]
Letters
Published: March 15, 2024
Submitted electronically to EdandWorkforceRFI@mail.house.gov RE: Reforms to Increase Affordability and Quality in Employer-Sponsored Health Coverage Dear Chairwoman Foxx, Ranking Member Scott, and members of the House Committee on Education and […]
Letters
Published: January 8, 2024
Ms. Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, AdministratorCenters for Medicare & Medicaid ServicesDepartment of Health and Human ServicesAttention: CMS-9895-PMail Stop C4-26-057500 Security BoulevardBaltimore, MD 21244-1850 Submitted electronically via regulations.gov Re: Notice of Benefit and […]
Position Statement
By: - AANS/CNS Washington Office
Physician-Led Hospitals Coalition Letter We, the undersigned organizations, representing physicians and patients, support the Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act (S. 470/H.R. 977), introduced by Senator James Lankford […]
Letters
Published: April 19, 2023
Dear Chair Khan, On behalf of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS), representing more than 4,500 practicing neurosurgeons in the United States, […]
Letters
Published: January 30, 2023
Chiquita Brooks-LaSureAdministratorCenters for Medicare & Medicaid ServicesDepartment of Health and Human ServicesAttention: CMS-9899-PP.O. Box 8016Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 RE: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment […]