On September 17, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the Medicare & Medicaid; Regulatory Provisions to Promote Program Efficiency, Transparency, and Burden Reduction proposed rule for calendar year 2019. This proposed rule was released to build upon the administration’s ‘Patients Over Paperwork’ and ‘Cut the Red Tape’ initiatives. The deadline for submitting comments on the proposed rule is 60 days from the rule's release into the US Federal Register.
ACCC is currently analyzing the rule and will provide an update to members soon.
View the proposed CY 2019 rule.
Posted 9/17/2018
At the 2026 ASCO Annual Meeting, the Louisiana Oncology Society received the ASCO Jeffrey C Ward Affiliate Advocacy Award for advancing critical advocacy priorities that have translated into meaningful legislative victories. The Iowa Oncology Society and Washington State Medical Oncology Society were also recognized for their advocacy efforts in 2025 at the meeting, receiving second place awards.
