ACOs Fight Looming Cuts, Privatization Rhetoric

CMS officials responded to concerns from accountable care organization (ACO) leaders about growth, a substantial pending payment cut, and ideological opposition, speaking at the meeting of the National Association of ACOs (NAACOS) here last week.


During a question-and-answer session with CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, NAACOS CEO Clif Gaus, ScD, said the administration's goal of moving all Medicare enrollees into accountable care relationships by 2030 could be a "steep climb," given that only 43% of Medicare beneficiaries were participating in ACOs as of 2021.


In addition, the 5% bonus for participating in advanced alternative payment models (APM) -- a clear incentive to join an ACO -- is slated to expire in January.


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Senate approves Rosen mobile health clinic bill

Back in session after the roughly month-long August recess, the Senate this week approved legislation introduced by Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-NV) to allow certain federal grant funding to bolster the use of mobile clinics in underserved communities.


Known as the MOBILE Health Care Act, the bill would “provide these communities with greater resources to expand mobile health clinics,” Rosen said in a release. 


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Nevada expert says more are using 988 suicide prevention lifeline than originally anticipated, defends against critics

It has now been six weeks since the new number for the suicide prevention lifeline 988 was rolled out. In its first week alone, the volume of people reaching out was up by about 45 percent from the week before the transition.


But mental health experts are now defending the lifeline against critics and setting the record straight.


“It’s been kind of surprising with more people using the number than what they initially thought, especially with the number being so new. So that’s been great to hear,” said Dr. Sheldon A. Jacobs, licensed marriage and family therapist and board member on the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).

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AMA Workshops and Webinars

AMA Advocacy Insights webinar: A time-limited PSLF Program waiver

September 20 at 5 PM CT 

The AMA and the Department of Education are hosting a webinar to discuss the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and answer your questions about the limited-time waiver. Learn more or register


Register Now » AMPAC Campaign School

September 29 – October 2 

The 2022 Campaign School returns in-person at the AMA offices in Washington, DC! This comprehensive, bi-partisan program molds participants into winning political strategists with an understanding of strategy, message, and campaign plans. Physicians, spouses of physicians, residents and medical students are all welcome to participate. Space is limited and the deadline to register is Sept. 4, so reserve your spot now. 


Register for Exclusive Access to AMA Research Challenge

October 20 – 22 

The virtual poster symposium and semifinals is free to attend. AMA members get exclusive access to score research to help decide the five finalists who will compete for a $10,000 grand prize. Register now.


The International Conference on Physician Health

October 13 – 15 

The American, Canadian and British Medical Associations will host the International Conference on Physician Health (ICPH) in Orlando. This year’s conference, with its central focus of “Engaging organizations to achieve cultural change,” is relevant to physicians across all specialties and practice settings. Learn more or register now.

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Las Vegas Bariatrics will be hosting:


The ASMBS Foundation’s Walk from Obesity. This is the only national walkathon that brings attention to the disease of obesity by raising awareness in communities all over the country. The Walk from Obesity also provides educational materials regarding obesity and the treatment options available. LVB would like to make this the biggest event in ASMBS history. 

Timeline: Saturday October 22nd



We are looking for Local sponsors to participate.

Attached is the informational guide to participate.

Looking forward to your support.


www.walkfromobesity.com


https://fundraise.asmbsfoundation.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=914


The ASMBS Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. All donations/payments are tax deductible as allowed by law.

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