WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Adventist Health, a safety-net health system with 27 hospitals on the West Coast and in Hawaii, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the proposed regulations on Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule. The organization emphasized how these policies could significantly impact healthcare delivery for vulnerable populations. In its letter, Adventist Health expre more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Aligning for Health has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) addressing concerns about the proposed changes outlined in the CY 2026 Physician Fee Schedule. This coalition, consisting of health systems, technology platforms, and community organizations, emphasizes the importance of improving health outcomes while reducing costs through aligned medical and non-medical services. In i more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) detailing its concerns regarding proposed changes to the Calendar Year 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS). The organization, which represents over 5,200 members dedicated to improving care for patients with serious illnesses, asserts that the proposed payment updates  more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The American Academy of Ophthalmology submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) addressing concerns regarding proposed rules for the Calendar Year (CY) 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) and Quality Payment Program (QPP). The Academy, representing over 20,000 eye physicians and surgeons nationwide, emphasized the need for meaningful engagement and collaboration to ensure ap more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) addressing its proposed rule for the Calendar Year 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) and related changes to payment and coverage policies. In the letter, the Academy expressed gratitude for the opportunity to provide feedback but also highlighted significant c more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The American Association on Health & Disability (AAHD) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) addressing proposed payment policies impacting the healthcare of individuals with disabilities. The comments came in response to CMS's proposed rules regarding the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and other coverage policies affecting payments in the upcoming 2026 cycle. In their lette more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The American Beverage Association (ABA) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding its proposed rule for front-of-package nutrition information. The association, which represents companies that manufacture and distribute non-alcoholic beverages, stated it supports the goal of providing consumers with accurate information but urged the agency to leverage existing industry practices. Ac more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The American Clinical Neurophysiology Society (ACNS) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) addressing concerns related to the Calendar Year (CY) 2026 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Systems proposed rule. ACNS represents over 1,600 professionals dedicated to advancing standards in clinical neurophysiology, which is integral to diagnos more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The American College of Radiation Oncology (ACRO) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) advocating for adjustments to the proposed Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (HOPPS) for the year 2026. ACRO represents a community of approximately 1,200 radiation oncologists, emphasizing the need for appropriate reimbursement that reflects the modern complexities of radiatio more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services expressing significant concerns regarding the proposed payment policies for the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule. The ACR, representing over 10,400 rheumatologists and professionals in the field, aims to highlight the potential negative impact of reimbursement rates on quality care and access for millions  more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The American Independent Medical Practice Association (AIMPA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) advocating for significant reforms in payment policies affecting independent medical practices. AIMPA represents over 600 independent medical practices across 45 states, comprising more than 12,000 physicians who collectively provide healthcare to approximately 25 million pati more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The American Medical Association (AMA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) outlining its recommendations on proposed changes to Medicare payment policies that impact physicians and healthcare providers. This letter, addressing various concerns from the AMA members, highlights the need for improvements in the upcoming calendar year (CY) 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule an more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) expressing concerns regarding proposed changes in the Calendar Year 2026 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (HOPPS). The regulations, which were published on July 15, 2025, aim to update payment policies and quality provisions for services provided under the HOPPS, effecti more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services reflecting significant concerns regarding the proposed 2026 payment policies under the Physician Payment Schedule. ASRS, representing over 3,500 retina specialists, emphasizes that the proposed changes may jeopardize patient care by placing undue financial strain on physician practices. In i more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) expressing serious concerns regarding proposed changes to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for Calendar Year 2026. AUGS, a national medical society dedicated to promoting quality care in urogynecology and pelvic reconstructive surgery, highlighted several key issues related to the proposed rule more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The American Uveitis Society has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services expressing serious concerns regarding the proposed regulations for the Calendar Year 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and associated policies. The organization, which represents over 390 ophthalmologists nationwide, is particularly alarmed by a proposed -2.5% efficiency adjustment to physician work and a reduction to facility-setting indirect practice e more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Axogen Corp. has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services urging the agency to establish a new level 3 Ambulatory Payment Classification (APC) for nerve procedures, citing significant disparities in payment rates that currently hinder patient access to essential treatments. In the letter, Axogen emphasized the need for the creation of APC 5433, which would be tailored to align paymen more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Baylor Scott & White Health (BSWH) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) addressing several proposals within the newly released rule concerning hospital outpatient payment systems and quality reporting programs. This communication outlines significant concerns regarding aspects of the proposed regulations that may adversely affect financial stability and care delivery within Tex more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Bethel University, a nonprofit college in Mishawaka, Indiana, submitted a public comment letter opposing a proposed expansion of data reporting requirements by the U.S. Department of Education. The university stated the proposal would impose an unfunded burden on its Institutional Research office, which has one staff person whose role is partially dedicated to institutional research. According to the university, meeting the disaggregated reporting requirements would nece more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- BioTissue Holdings Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding proposed changes in the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and other related policies. The organization expressed both support for some aspects of the proposal and serious concerns over the projected adjustments affecting their industry. In its letter, BioTissue acknowledged the proposed increase to t more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- BioTissue Holdings Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, addressing several proposed changes in healthcare payment systems that could impact patient access to care. As a pioneer in amniotic membrane-derived regenerative medicine, BioTissue expressed significant concerns regarding the proposed payment reductions for key medical procedures, including cataract surgeries. In its  more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Bioventus LLC, a global medical technology company based in Durham, North Carolina, has submitted a public comment letter addressing concerns over proposed changes to Medicare payment policies outlined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for calendar year 2026. The letter, sent on September 12, 2025, outlines the company's apprehensions regarding the proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and impacts on th more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Bobbie, a pioneering mom-founded infant formula company, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration urging the agency to modernize infant formula nutrition standards. The call to action aims to ensure that American infants receive formula that adheres to the highest standards of nutrition, safety, and scientific rigor, in alignment with global best practices. In the letter, Bobbie emphasizes the  more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) expressing strong support for proposed changes to the Calendar Year 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (PFS). The company emphasized the need for optimizing Medicare policies that benefit both patients and healthcare professionals, focusing on accessibility and innovation in healthcare solutions. As a  more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Cadence, a provider of remote physiologic monitoring and advanced primary care management services, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding proposed changes to the Calendar Year 2026 Physician Fee Schedule. The organization, which serves over 50,000 Medicare beneficiaries, many in rural or underserved communities, emphasized the importance of technology-enabled health care s more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The California Medical Association (CMA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the proposed revisions to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) and Quality Payment Program (QPP) for 2026. Representing over 50,000 physicians and medical students, the CMA has expressed substantial concerns about the proposed changes, particularly regarding geographic practice expen more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Carda Health, a digital health company focused on virtual cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation services, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) advocating for critical changes to the Medicare telehealth services list. The organization emphasizes the importance of permanent coverage for cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation (CR and PR) to ensure continued access for Medicare be more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- CareQuest Institute for Oral Health Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, expressing support for proposed changes to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for the year 2026, particularly regarding the integration of oral health services into medical care systems. The organization applauded the agency's emphasis on services that are "inextricably linked" to overall health but not more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The Center for Medicare Advocacy has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) calling for improvements in dental coverage under the Medicare program. The Center, a non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring access to Medicare, health equity, and high-quality healthcare, emphasizes that effective dental care is crucial for managing various medical conditions in Medicare beneficia more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas (CHC/SEK) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) emphasizing the critical need for reimbursement reforms that would improve care accessibility for underserved populations. Serving nearly 90,000 patients annually, CHC/SEK plays a vital role in addressing the healthcare needs of low-income communities in southeast Kansas and northea more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Convatec, a global medical products and technologies company, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) expressing serious concerns regarding proposed changes to payment policies for skin substitutes. These changes, which could affect millions of Medicare beneficiaries suffering from chronic wounds, are intended to restructure the payment methodology for skin substitutes in the up more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Convatec, a global medical products and technologies company, has submitted a detailed public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) expressing substantial concerns regarding proposed modifications to the Medicare payment structure for skin substitutes. These alterations were outlined in a notice published on July 17, 2025, focusing on payment for skin substitutes used in managing chronic wounds, more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Copiah County Medical Center in Hazlehurst, Mississippi, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, urging the federal agency to abandon proposals that would accelerate the clawback of funds and conduct a drug acquisition cost survey. The medical center contends that both proposals are misguided and would impose significant financial burdens on healthcare providers. In the letter addres more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Danone North America, known for its leadership in the infant formula manufacturing sector, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration (FDA) addressing critical updates needed for nutrient requirements in infant formulas. The letter follows an FDA request for information, highlighting the need for revisions to align current regulations with the latest scientific research on nutrition for infants.  more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Desert Sage Health Centers has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) advocating for several proposals within the proposed rule for the Calendar Year 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. The organization highlights the necessity of expanding access to longitudinal, team-based care as integral to improving health outcomes for patients. In its comments, Desert Sage focuses on sp more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The Edible Oil Producers Association (EOPA), a national trade association representing refiners of edible fats and oils, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration (FDA) emphasizing the importance of updating nutrient guidelines for infant formula. This initiative aligns with the FDA's mission to ensure that infant formula is safe, reliable, and nutritionally adequate for infants' growth and developme more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Engineered Tissue Solutions has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the proposed changes to the reimbursement structure for skin substitute products under the Physician Fee Schedule. The company expressed appreciation for the agency's efforts toward enhancing transparency and ensuring equitable reimbursement as healthcare spending continues to rise. In their correspondence, more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Eye Care Associates of Nevada has expressed serious concerns regarding the proposed 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule in a public comment letter sent to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The letter outlines potential reductions in reimbursement rates for ophthalmology services, including an alarming 11% cut to cataract surgery. As a private practice serving numerous patients across Nevada, Eye Care Associate more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The Farley Health Policy Center (FHPC) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the proposed rule for the Calendar Year 2026 Physician Fee Schedule. The FHPC, based at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, aims to enhance the valuation processes for primary care services through the integration of empirical data and stakeholder representation. The FHPC  more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Ferring Pharmaceuticals has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the upcoming changes to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for the 2026 fiscal year. The company's letter expresses concerns over the current lack of Non-Facility Practice Expense Relative Value Units (RVUs) for the coding of the condoliase injection procedure. With the anticipated FDA approval of Condoliase ( more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Food & Friends, a nonprofit organization based in Washington, D.C., has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), urging the federal agency to include medically tailored meals (MTMs) in Medicare coverage. This advocacy comes in response to a proposed rule regarding payment policies under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for the 2026 calendar year. In its letter, Food & Friends  more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Forefront Dermatology has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the proposed revisions to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for the calendar year 2026. With a presence in 29 states and the District of Columbia, Forefront represents a large physician-led network of dermatology specialists who are dedicated to delivering high-quality care to millions of patients annually. I more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Justice in Aging, an advocacy organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for low-income older adults, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding proposed changes to the CY 2026 Physician Fee Schedule and various payment policies. The organization emphasized the significant impact these changes could have on dually eligible individuals and the persistent health  more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Legacy Medical Consultants (LMC) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the proposed rules for the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule. The letter emphasizes concerns over the treatment of skin substitute products in reimbursement policies. LMC distributes amnion- and chorion-derived skin substitutes, critical for treating chronic wounds such as diabetic foot ulcers and ven more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The Maryland Department of Aging (MDoA) submitted a public comment letter addressing proposed changes to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) for Calendar Year 2026 to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The agency has emphasized its commitment to improving health outcomes through addressing Upstream Drivers of Health (UDOH), which includes critical non-medical factors influencing health. In its letter, MDoA  more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The Massachusetts Biotechnology Council (MassBio) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) expressing concerns over proposed changes to the Physician Fee Schedule and the coverage policies outlined in the proposed rule CMS-1832-P. MassBio, which represents over 1,700 member organizations in Massachusetts' vibrant life sciences sector, calls for crucial modifications to support th more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- MedSense Health, a healthcare technology company focused on medication adherence and remote therapeutic monitoring, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the proposed rule for the Calendar Year 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. The company commended CMS for its efforts to modernize Medicare payment policies, particularly in recognizing the importance of digital more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- MedSure Systems, a Texas-based medical device company, submitted a public comment letter to the Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) expressing concerns over proposed updates to the Physician Fee Schedule and Part B coverage policies, specifically those concerning remote therapeutic monitoring (RTM) for medication adherence. The organization highlighted that only a small fraction of Medicare beneficiaries requiring adheren more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) expressing concerns regarding proposed changes to payment policies under the Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) for calendar year 2026. MSK emphasized that the proposed changes could adversely affect specialty cancer care providers and the large number of patients they serve. In their detailed fe more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The Michigan Society of Hand Therapists has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) expressing deep concern over proposed reductions to the relative value units (RVUs) associated with codes billed by occupational therapy practitioners for the upcoming calendar year. The organization emphasizes that these proposed cuts would undermine minimal gains anticipated from a slight overall i more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Notal Vision, Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human ServicesCenters for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requesting the establishment of national pricing for a new diagnostic imaging code related to home-based Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) services. The request focuses on CPT code 0605T, which the company argues is essential for enhancing personalized treatment for patients suffering from wet age-related macular degen more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- PDS Health has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the proposed 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (PFS). The organization expressed appreciation for CMS's efforts to improve medical-dental integration but conveyed disappointment that the proposed rule did not clarify additional medically necessary dental services for Medicare beneficiaries. Founded in 1994, PDS Health a more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The Physician Organization of Michigan ACO, LLC (POM ACO) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) addressing proposed changes to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) for the upcoming fiscal year 2026. The organization, which represents over 6,500 physicians and other healthcare professionals across Michigan, emphasizes the importance of maintaining the sustainability of  more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- PTPN has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services highlighting severe concerns regarding the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) proposed rule. The organization, representing over 800 small business owner members nationwide, acknowledges CMS's commitment to enhancing access and equity in healthcare but warns that certain provisions could jeopardize the sustainability of therapy ser more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Rep. James Comer (R-Kentucky) submitted a public comment letter addressed to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services outlines significant concerns regarding proposed adjustments to the Calendar Year 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS). The letter highlights potential threats to independent physician practices and patient access to high-quality healthcare, emphasizing the risk of pushing patients toward higher-cost care settings. Comer expressed that the  more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) expressing concerns regarding certain proposed payment policies under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for calendar year 2026. The letter outlines significant issues surrounding various components of the proposed rule, including adjustments to the conversion factor, effi more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) expressing concerns regarding the proposed revisions to Medicare payment policies for 2026. The SVS represents approximately 6,400 vascular surgeons and strives to enhance vascular health through advocacy, education, and public awareness. In the letter addressed to CMS, the SVS highlighted ongoing ch more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Survivors for Solutions, a prominent organization dedicated to patient advocacy, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) emphasizing the critical need for enhanced preventative care to address chronic disease management. The letter underscores that preventing diseases from occurring is far more effective than treating them after they develop. In its communication, Survivors f more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The Taxpayers Protection Alliance (TPA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the proposed Calendar Year (CY) 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. The organization, representing millions of taxpayers and consumers, has commended CMS for its continued efforts to reduce healthcare costs but urges the agency to prioritize the promotion of low-cost technologies and ad more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Topcon Healthcare Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) addressing proposed payment policies for the Calendar Year 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. The organization, known for its advanced imaging solutions for the eye care community, is advocating for improved reimbursement policies that support the integration of artificial intelligence and software as a service (S more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) expressing its concerns regarding proposed changes to the Calendar Year 2026 Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule. As a top cancer care facility, MD Anderson emphasizes the importance of equitable payment policies that maintain access to quality healthcare for cancer patients.  more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Whitworth University, Spokane, Washington, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education opposing the proposed expansion of reporting requirements by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). The university stated the proposal would impose an unfunded burden on its Institutional Research office, which has a small staff. The letter advocated for a delay in the implementation of the changes and for a more phased approach. According to t more ST