ACC Advocacy - Issues Center

Physicians are facing cuts in Medicare reimbursement totaling 26% between 2006 and 2012. The ACC works with lawmakers and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to avert further cuts and correct underlying problems with the sustainable growth rate formula.

Find the latest news, action alerts, publications, and more in this resource center.


ACC Supports Bill to Reform SGR - Oct. 2009 Physician Groups Urge SGR Replacement - Sept. 2009 ACC Response to Senate Finance Delivery Options - May 2009 Joint Letter to Congress on Health Reform Goals- April 2009 Letter to Sen. Conrad on the Physician Payment Baseline - March 2009 Letter to Rep. Spratt on the Physician Payment Baseline - March 2009 ARCHIVE of Congressional Actions	CMS, ACC Hold PQRI Forum 2009 PQRI: Claims-Based Participation 2009 PQRI: Registry-Based Reporting CMS E-Prescribing Program ACC Suggestions for 2010 PQRI Reporting Methods - April 2009 ACC Suggestions for 2010 PQRI Measure/Groups - Feb. 2009 2008 Archive 2007 Archive	Practice Impact Calculator and Instructions - Nov. 2009 Final Rule Includes Phased In Cuts for Cardiology - Oct. 2009 ACC Comments on Hospital Payment - Sept. 2009 ACC Comments on Proposed Cardiology Cuts - August 2009 CMS Proposes 11% Cut in Cardiology Payments - July 2009 ACC Comments on Proposed 2010 Inpatient Payment Rule - June 2009 Joint Letter for PTA of Carotid Artery Concurrent with Stenting - April 2009 Joint Letter to Modify Coverage for Cardiac Rehabilitation - March 2009 ACC, Partners Comment on MRI Flow Coverage Determination - Feb. 2009 ACC Guide to 2009 Coding/Payment Changes ACC Comments on 2009 Physician Fee Schedule - Dec. 2009 Payer/Regulatory ARCHIVE

Get Involved Find Your Legislator Medicare 101	Cardiology Magazine

American College of Cardiology

Helping Cardiovascular Professionals Learn. Advance. Heal.