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CMS Finalizes Rule to Improve the Prior Authorization Process

posted: January 17, 2024
Final rule reduces patient and provider burden by streamlining the prior authorization process Read the Full Article

Rheumatology Advocates Take Action in Columbus

posted: November 2, 2023
On October 25, the Ohio Association of Rheumatology held its 2023 Advocacy Day in Columbus. This event brings together physicians and patient advocates to meet with state policymakers and advocate... Read More

OAR Comments on 2024 Medicare Reimbursement Proposal

posted: September 15, 2023
E/M payment provisions and telehealth allowances endorsed.In September 11, 2023, correspondence with CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, OAR President Elisabeth Roter expressed the... Read More

Congressional Update: Action Needed to Fix Medicare

posted: August 3, 2023
The need for Congress to act quickly and decisively to fix a broken Medicare payment system cannot be overstated. The fiscal stability of physician practices and the long-term viability of our... Read More

OAR News: State budget includes Medicaid increase, rejects scope expansion; Timely Medicare pay reform doubtful

posted: July 6, 2023
Also in this issue: Legislators urge CMS to finalize prior authorization reforms Read the Newsletter

OAR 18th Annual Meeting — Register Today!

posted: June 15, 2023
Featured Speaker: E. Michael Lewiecki, MD, Professor of Medicine at University of New Mexico School of Medicine and Director of New Mexico Clinical Research Osteoporosis Center. Read the Newsletter

OAR News: Ohio Prior Auth Reform Hearing; What's Next for Congress; Insurer Denials Getting "Weirder"

posted: June 9, 2023
A summary of healthcare policy news relevant to the rheumatology community. Read the Newsletter

OAR News: Mounting Momentum for Congressional Action on Health Care and Rx Issues; Public Health Emergency Ends

posted: May 12, 2023
A summary of healthcare policy news relevant to the rheumatology community. Read the Newsletter

OAR News: Senators Introduce Bipartisan PBM Reform Legislation

posted: April 27, 2023
A summary of healthcare policy news relevant to the rheumatology community. Read the Newsletter

OAR News: Prior Auth Reform in Ohio House; OH AG Views PBMs as “Modern Gangsters”

posted: March 30, 2023
A summary of healthcare policy news relevant to the rheumatology community. Read the Newsletter

OAR Supports Federal Prior Auth Reforms, Suggests Modifications

posted: March 13, 2023
Recommendations address challenges for patients, practices, and providers.In a March 13, 2023, letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), President Elisabeth S. Roter, MD... Read More

OAR News: Ohio’s New Telehealth Rules Effective Feb. 28; Senate Examines Physician Shortages

posted: February 24, 2023
A summary of healthcare policy news relevant to the rheumatology community. Read the Newsletter

OAR News: Providers press CMS to finalize prior authorization reforms; Feds set key dates for Medicare drug price negotiations

posted: January 19, 2023
A summary of healthcare policy news relevant to the rheumatology community. Read the Newsletter

OAR News: Congress Passes Medicare Cuts That Threaten Patient Access to Care

posted: December 23, 2022
Medicare cuts finalized in spending bill. Read the Newsletter

OAR Update: June 2022

posted: June 13, 2022
No Surprises Act Webinar June 16; Pause on Additional Documentation Requests Read the Newsletter

Leadership Update

posted: January 4, 2022
By Elisabeth S. Roter, MD; OAR PresidentWhat a year it’s been!2021 called for continued modifications to care for patients in the midst of a pandemic. As an organization, the Ohio Association... Read More

State Advocacy Update: Moving Forward on Our Priorities

posted: January 4, 2022
By Monica Hueckel, OSMA Senior Director of Government RelationsThe 2021 year is coming to a close, and the Ohio Association of Rheumatology has made the best of another somewhat... Read More

Federal Advocacy Update: Medicare Cuts Temporarily Averted; Specialty-Focused Overview of 2022 Fee Schedule

posted: January 4, 2022
Medicare Reimbursement Cuts Temporarily AvertedOn Friday, December 10, President Biden signed legislation to phase in and defer Medicare physician payment cuts that were scheduled to take effect on... Read More

Legislative Affairs: Build Back Better Healthcare Provisions in Limbo; Bipartisan Prior Authorization Legislation; DXA Reimbursement Bill

posted: January 3, 2022
Build Back Better Healthcare Provisions in LimboU.S. Sen. Joe Manchin’s objections to the nearly $2 trillion social spending bill is forcing Democrats to try to pare down major healthcare... Read More

Payer Advocacy Update: CVS Caremark to Revise Prior Authorization Forms; UHC Updates “Incident-to” Policy

posted: January 3, 2022
By American College of RheumatologyCVS Caremark to Revise Prior Authorization Forms in January 2022In July, CVS Caremark changed its prior authorization forms for many biologic drugs, creating an... Read More

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