AAPM&R Advocacy: New Administration, New Opportunities to Advance PM&R-Session Presentation

Video Transcription

Video Summary

The video transcript provides a summary of the AA PM&R Advocacy session. The session covers various topics, including Medicaid protection, scope of practice, telehealth, COVID-19 response, reimbursement advocacy, and legislative priorities. The speakers discuss their work in advocating for physiatrists and the challenges they face in policy and legislation. They highlight the importance of demonstrating the value of physiatry and reducing physician burden. They also discuss specific legislative initiatives and the need for continued advocacy. The session concludes with a discussion on virtual advocacy and the future priorities of the Health Policy and Legislation Committee. Overall, the session highlights the ongoing efforts of the committee in advancing the field of PM&R and advocating for the needs of physiatrists.

Keywords

AA PM&R Advocacy session

Medicaid protection

scope of practice

telehealth

COVID-19 response

reimbursement advocacy

legislative priorities

physiatrists

policy and legislation