AAPM&R Advocacy: Advancing PM&R on Capitol Hill and Beyond-AAPM&R Advocacy: Advancing PM&R on Capitol Hill and Beyond

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In this video, an AAPMNR Advocacy panel discusses various topics related to advocacy at the federal and state levels. The panel introduces themselves and their roles within the organization before discussing national health policy, federal advocacy, state advocacy, and physician payment advocacy and reform.<br /><br />The panel consists of Peter Thomas, who provides an overview of national health policy and discusses upcoming initiatives such as the IRF Review Choice Demonstration Program and the Unified PAC Payment System. Prakash Balan discusses the AAPMNR's federal advocacy efforts, including priorities such as demonstrating the value of PM&R and reducing physician burden. Richard Chang talks about the goals and priorities of the State Advocacy Committee, including monitoring bills that may impact the specialty and working with local state medical societies. Matthew Grierson discusses the Reimbursement and Policy Review Committee's efforts in reimbursement advocacy and their engagement with regulatory bodies.<br /><br />The speakers highlight several wins and successes in their advocacy efforts, including the reintroduction of the Access to Rehabilitation Therapy Act and the passing of the Senior Timely Access to Care Act in the House. They also touch on key areas of focus such as scope of practice, opioid epidemic, and telemedicine.<br /><br />Overall, the video emphasizes the importance of physician advocacy in shaping legislation and policies that impact PM&R. The speakers encourage medical students and physicians to get involved in advocacy at all levels and stress the need for collaboration with other specialties and organizations to effectively advocate for PM&R and improve patient care.

Keywords

federal advocacy

state advocacy

physician payment advocacy

national health policy

reimbursement advocacy

Access to Rehabilitation Therapy Act

Senior Timely Access to Care Act

scope of practice

opioid epidemic

telemedicine

physician advocacy