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Tuesday, March 11, 2014
ASA Members Invited To Participate in the MGMA 2014 Cost Survey
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Monday, March 10, 2014
CMS opportunity to participate in end-to-end testing of ICD-10 claims
Friday, March 07, 2014
FTC Releases Policy Paper on APRNs as US Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Major FTC Case
Wednesday, March 05, 2014
White House Releases Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Proposal
US Supreme Court Grants Review of North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners vs FTC
ASA Board of Directors Votes to Take No Position on SGR Repeal and Replacement Bill
Tuesday, March 04, 2014
Poll Confirms Florida Patients Want a Physician Anesthesiologist Directing Anesthetic Care
CMS Announces End-to-End UCD-10 Testing Opportunity
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
ASA Urges Issuance of Federal Fraud Alert on the Company Model
Monday, February 24, 2014
Friday, February 14, 2014
CMS Accepts ASA Nomination of Johnathan Pregler MD to CMS Panel on Hospital Outpatient Payment
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
A Message from ASA President Jane Fitch regarding the VA APRN Independent Practice Initiative
GAO Releases Drug Shortages Report Finds Anesthetic Drugs Comprise Highest Percent of Shortages
Thursday, February 06, 2014
Key Lawmakers Announce Bicameral Bipartisan Deal to Replace SGR
ICD-10 in 2014
Tuesday, February 04, 2014
2014 is the Last Year Eligible Professionals Can Earn a PQRS Incentive Payment
Friday, January 31, 2014
The HHS Office of the Inspector General releases 2014 Work Plan
Thursday, January 30, 2014
Congressional Budget Office Issues Cost Estimate for Legislation to Repeal and Replace SGR
Friday, January 24, 2014
ASA Asks CMS to Halt Cuts for Pain Procedures
Thursday, January 23, 2014
ASA Offers Recommendations for Using SEDASYS
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
PQRS Measure 44 Anesthesiology CPT Codes Added for 2014
Thursday, January 09, 2014
CMS Posts Locale Specific Medicare Anesthesia Conversion Factors
Monday, December 23, 2013
ASA and Pain Medicine Societies Urge CMS to Delay Implementation of Severe Cuts for Pain Procedures
Senate Passes Budget Deal Including 3 Month SGR Patch
Friday, December 20, 2013
Act Now to Avoid the 2015 PQRS Payment Adjustment
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Contact Your Lawmaker and Ask Them to Halt Severe CMS Cuts for Pain Procedures
Thursday, December 12, 2013
House Ways Means and Senate Finance Committees SGR
CMS Lowers Values for Interlaminar Epidurals in 2014 Final Rule
Monday, December 09, 2013
ASA President Meets with Senior VA Officials Voices Concerns about Proposed VA Nursing Handbook
Friday, December 06, 2013
Congressional Committees Offer Revisions to Most Recent SGR Repeal and Replace Proposal
Thursday, December 05, 2013
CMS Extends 2014 Annual Participation Enrollment Period through January 31
Tuesday, December 03, 2013
2014 Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule Issued
Monday, November 18, 2013
Bipartisan and Bicameral Compounding Legislation Clears Senate Awaits Presidents Signature
Friday, November 15, 2013
Lee Fleisher MD and Gerald Maccioli MD appointed to the AMAconvened Physician Consortium
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
HHS OIG Releases Advisory Opinion Finding A Company Model Type Arrangement May Violate
ASA Offers Recommendations on Most Recent SGR Repeal and Replace Proposal
Tuesday, November 05, 2013
New SGR Repeal and Replace Proposal Introduced by Key Senate and House Committees
FDA Releases New Actions on Drug Shortages Recognizes ASA Efforts
Friday, November 01, 2013
Ask Your Lawmaker to Stop VA ONS Initiative Mandating Independent Practice for Nurses
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
VA Secretary Responds to Members of Congress Regarding Nursing Handbook while VA
ASA Requests Information on Company Model Arrangements
Friday, October 25, 2013
FDA to Recommend Reclassification of Hydrocodone Products to Schedule II
ASA Congratulates Member Rafael Miguel MD on his appointment to the FDA
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
A Official Pledges Discussion with ASA on Nursing Handbook at Congressional Hearing AANA
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Deal Reached Government Reopens and Debt Ceiling Extended
Monday, October 14, 2013
Laryngoscopes Maintenance Document Released by The Joint Commission
CMS Deadline to Register for PQRS Group Reporting Option Extended to October 18
Friday, October 04, 2013
ASA Offers Recommendations for HHS National Action Plan for Adverse Drug Event Prevention
Tuesday, October 01, 2013
PPACA Health Exchanges Officially Launch
Bipartisan and Bicameral Compounding Legislation Clears House of Representatives
Government Shuts Down as House and Senate Fail to Agree on Continuing Resolution
Monday, September 23, 2013
FDA Rejects Sugammadex Application
Friday, September 20, 2013
CMS Seeks Feedback on Display of Quality Measures in Physician Compare System
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
FDA Announces Opioid Safety Labeling Changes References ASA Recommendations
Friday, September 13, 2013
Congressional Budget Office Projects Cost of SGR Bill at 175 Billion
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
ASA Other Medical Groups Address CMS on Potential Release of Medicare Physician Data
Friday, September 06, 2013
ASA Opposes Changes to PQRS in the Proposed Rule on the 2014 Medicare Fee Schedule
Thursday, September 05, 2013
Review your Quality and Resource Use Reports from CMS Beginning September 16
Tuesday, September 03, 2013
Time is Running Out for Groups of 100 More Eligible Professionals to Take Steps Necessary to Avoid
Friday, August 30, 2013
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
ASA Offers Recommendations to FDA on Opioid Conversion Labeling
Richard Kronick Phd appointed as next Director of AHRQ
Friday, August 16, 2013
TJC List of the Top 10 Compliance Issues Cited During Surveys
Friday, August 02, 2013
ASA Endorses Senate Legislation to Reform Rural Hospital Anesthesia Incentive Program
ASA Offers Recommendations to FDA on Clinical Development Programs for Opioid Conversion
Thursday, August 01, 2013
August 1st Marks Beginning of Physician Payments Sunshine Act register
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
House Energy Commerce Committee Passes SGR Replacement Bill
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
ASA Expresses Support for Key Provisions of House Committees SGR Replacement Bill
Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality Approved as a National Accrediting
Monday, July 29, 2013
Appeals Court Rules Against FDA in Sodium Thiopental Importation Case
Friday, July 26, 2013
Rep Harris Introduces Legislation to Repeal the NonDiscrimination Provision of PPACA
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Register now for a CMS led call VBM steps to take
Monday, July 22, 2013
Anesthesiologists Concerns Discussed During Senate Finance Committee Health IT Hearing
Friday, July 19, 2013
ouse Energy Commerce Committee Releases Draft SGR Replacement Legislation
Thursday, July 18, 2013
Participate in a CMS National Provider Call on Physician Payments Sunshine Act
Friday, July 12, 2013
ASA Responds to Latest Request in SGR Reform Discussion
Tuesday, July 09, 2013
CMS Releases 2014 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule
Tuesday, July 02, 2013
ASA Supports New Drug Application for Sugammadex
Medtronic SynchroMed Implantable Infusion System Devices
Friday, June 28, 2013
House Energy Commerce Committee Releases Draft Legislative Framework for SGR Reform
Friday, June 14, 2013
CMS Announces Webinar for Health Care Innovation Awards Round Two
ASA Raises Concerns with Noridian Over Proposed LCD on Nerve Blocks
CMS to host another webinar on PQRS and VBPM
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Surgeon General Announces Plan to Step Down
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
ASA Continues Participation in SGR Reform Discussion
FDA Reports the Propofol Shortage is Resolved
Friday, June 07, 2013
CMS Discusses PQRS and the Value based Payment Modifier
Thursday, June 06, 2013
Please participate in the 2013 ASA Commercial Conversion Factor Survey
Monday, June 03, 2013
Iowa High Court Upholds Rules Authorizing ARNPs to Supervise Fluoroscopy
Friday, May 31, 2013
Company Model Survey Now Available
Thursday, May 30, 2013
ASA Urges US Senate Finance Committee to Give Special Consideration to Anesthesia Payments
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
MS to host National Provider
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
House Energy and Commerce Committee Leadership Unveil SGR Repeal and Replacement Legislation
Friday, May 24, 2013
CMS Innovation Center Releases New Funding Opportunities
Thursday, May 23, 2013
US Senate Committee Advances Compounding Pharmacy Oversight Bill
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
ASA Expresses Support for Changes to Federal HIT Initiative
Friday, May 17, 2013
Rep Harris to Deliver Weekly Republican Address Set to Discuss Jobs and Health Care
House Votes Again to Repeal PPACA
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Senate Confirms Marilyn Tavenner as CMS Administrator
Thursday, May 09, 2013
Congressional Republican Leaders Decline to Offer IPAB Appointments
Medical Direction Whistleblower Case Subject of HHS Office of Inspector General Podcast
Tuesday, May 07, 2013
FDA Grants Premarket Approval for SEDASYS
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
ASA Supports Maintenance of Anesthesiologists Hardship Exemption and Seeks
Monday, April 22, 2013
Participate in AMA Webinar on Physician Payments Sunshine Act
Thursday, April 18, 2013
ICD-10 Transition
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
ASA Continues SGR Reform Discussion Tied to Quality
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
White House Released FY2014 Budget Proposal
Tuesday, April 09, 2013
ASA Commends CMS for Maintaining Physician Supervision Safety Standard and
ASA Highlights Quality Initiatives in Formal Comments to CMS
Tuesday, April 02, 2013
ASA Advocates to CMS on Improvements to Standardized Hospital Outpatient Surgical Department and
Monday, April 01, 2013
Econometrica Study
There are only two weeks left to participate in the MGMA 2013 Cost Survey
Monday, March 25, 2013
Short Term Funding Bill Approved That Maintains Current Government Spending
Friday, March 22, 2013
ASA Endorses Newest Version of the Electronic Health Records Improvement Act
Monday, March 18, 2013
ASA invites You to Participate in the MGMA 2013 Cost Survey
Friday, March 15, 2013
MedPAC Repeats Call for Payment Cuts to Specialty Physicians in its Annual Report to Congress
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Chambers Release Dueling Budget Framework Resolutions for Fiscal Year 2014
ASA Offers Recommendations to FDA on Drug Shortages Task Force and Strategic Plan
Thursday, February 28, 2013
ASA Offers Bibliography of Payment and Practice Management Writings
ASA Participates in Congressional SGR Reform Discussion Tied to Quality
Monday, February 25, 2013
HHS Releases Final Rule on ACA Essential Health Benefits
Two Percent Sequestration Cuts to Medicare Physician Payments Imminent
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
CDC Webinar on Challenges in the Management of Opioid Using Patients
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Participate in ICD-10 Survey
Friday, February 15, 2013
Voice Opposition to the 'Company Model'
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
President Obama Delivers State of the Union 2013
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Cuts to Medicare Physician Payments as Part of Sequestration Increasingly Likely
Monday, February 11, 2013
ASA Raises Concerns to FDA about Proposed Changes to Opioid Labeling
Tuesday, February 05, 2013
CMS Releases Final Rule on Sunshine Act Implementation
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
FDA Provides Update Regarding Ongoing Propofol Shortage
HHS Releases Omnibus HIPAA Rule
IPAB Repeal Coalition endorses the Protecting Seniors Access to Medicare Act of 2013
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Request Exemption from Electronic Prescribing Incentive
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
ASA Urges Federal Health IT Policy Committee to Address Meaningful Use St
ASA Receives Update from Noridian about Reprocessing of Denied Claims for Monitored Anesthesia Care
Monday, January 14, 2013
Scrutiny of Common Interventional Pain Procedures Possible as part of Medicare National Coverage
Friday, January 04, 2013
Update on Noridian Denials of Claims for Monitored Anesthesia Care MAC
CMS Releases the Revised Locale Specific Medicare Anesthesia Conversion Factors for 2013
Update on Novitas Denials Involving CPT Code 64450 Pain Management
Thursday, January 03, 2013
CMS Providers Update on Implementation of 2013 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
Wednesday, January 02, 2013
House Approves Senate Cliff Package President Expected to Sign
Tuesday, January 01, 2013
Monday, December 24, 2012
Stalled Fiscal Cliff Negotiations Threaten Attempts to Avert 27
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
CMS Issues Notice Regarding Claims Payments Pending Congressional Action on SGR
ASA Other Medical Specialty Groups Laud Electronic Health Records Legislation
Friday, December 14, 2012
Thursday, December 13, 2012
New Jersey Appellate Court Upholds State Regulation Requiring Anesthesiologists Supervision of NAs
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
House and Senate Democrats Set Key Committee Assignments for the 113th Congress
Monday, December 03, 2012
CMS Issues Locale Specific Anesthesia Conversion Factors for 2013
Friday, November 30, 2012
GOP Sets Key Committee Assignments for the 113th Congress
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
ASA and FDA tele-town hall on drug shortages
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
HHS Releases Proposed Rules on Health Insurance Market Reforms Essential Health Benefits
In Busy Week House Considers Anesthesiologists Concerns on Electronic Health Records
Rebecca Patchin MD Appointed Chair of the Board of Commissioners of The Joint Commission
Thursday, November 15, 2012
ASA Urges Members to Express Opposition to New Medicare Chronic Pain Rule
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Key ASAPAC Election Results
Congress to Meet About Looming Fiscal Cliff that Includes SGR and
Thursday, November 08, 2012
2013 Physician Fee Schedule Rule Changes to Value Based Payment Modifier
ASA Releases Frequently Asked Questions on Electronic Health Records EHR
Thursday, November 01, 2012
ASA Rebukes CMS Rule for Jeopardizing Patient Safety and Quality Health Care
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Congressional Report Details Regulatory Oversight Compounding Pharmacies
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Physician Fee Schedule Rule That Includes Chronic Pain Proposal Moves to the OMB Final review
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Friday, October 05, 2012
Information on Meningitis Multi State Outbreak
Wednesday, October 03, 2012
New System for Patients to Report Medical Mistakes Concerns Lawmakers
FY13 HHS Inspector General Workplan to Include Review of Personally Performed Anesthesia Services
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Key Lawmakers Urge CMS to Reconsider New Medicare Chronic Pain Proposed Rule
Friday, September 14, 2012
White House Releases Sequestration Report Detailing Budget Control Acts Potential Cuts
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
ASA and Medical Groups Urge Congress to Block Sequestration and SGR Medicare Payment Cuts
ASA Launches Congressional Grassroots on CMS Chronic Pain Proposal
Monday, September 10, 2012
ASA Webinar on Prescription Drug Abuse Awareness on September 25th
Tuesday, September 04, 2012
ASA Voices Opposition to CMS Pain Proposal
Monday, August 27, 2012
FDA Recognizes ASA for Surgical Fire Prevention Efforts
Friday, August 24, 2012
CMS Releases Final Rule on ICD-10 Compliance Date
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Electronic Health Record Stage 2
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
ASA Responds to PROP Petition to Change Opioid Labels
Monday, August 20, 2012
UPDATED FAQ About the Company Model
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
HHS Releases State Exchange Blueprint
Friday, August 10, 2012
Generic Drug Industry Proposal to Address Drug Shortages Gets FTC Approval
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Congressional Score-Keeper Updates Reform Law Estimates
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
CDC Releases Report on Infection Transmission from Single Dose Vial Use for Multiple Patients
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
House Votes to Repeal PPACA
FDA Finalizes REMS for Long-Acting and Extended-Release Opioids
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
CMS Releases Proposed Rule on Physician Fee Schedule Includes
President Signs Food and Drug Administration
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Supreme Court Ruling Released PPACA Deemed Constitutional
Supreme Court Health Care Ruling Issued ACA Upheld
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Senate Passes Final FDA Bill Including Key ASA Advanced Drug Shortage Provisions
Friday, June 22, 2012
House Passes Final FDA Bill Key ASA Advanced Drug Shortage Provisions Included
Watch the Special Company Model Webinar Presentation
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Frequently Asked Questions About the Company Model
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Lee Fleisher Appointed NQF CSAC
Friday, June 15, 2012
State Component Societies Successfully Advance Patient-Safety Interventional Pain Management Bills
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Participation Needed 2012 Commercial Conversion Factor Survey
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Join Congressman Harris for townhall on Supreme Court Ruling
Friday, June 01, 2012
HHS Issues Advisory Opinion on the Company Model
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Friday, May 25, 2012
Thursday, May 24, 2012
ASA Applauds Senate Passage of PDUFA ReAuthorization that Includes Key Drug Shortages Provisions
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Additional Analysis of the CMS Final Rule on Medicare Conditions of Participation
Thursday, May 10, 2012
CMS Issues Final CoPs and Medicare Regulatory Reform Rules Notes ASA Objections
House Energy and Commerce Committee Approves FDA Bill
Tuesday, May 08, 2012
ASA Continues to Urge CMS to Make Changes to Meaningful Use Incentive Program
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
ASA Signals Support for Drug Shortage Provisions in the Food and Drug Administration Safety
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
ASA and Reporting and Returning Medicare Overpayments
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
2012 ASA Drug Shortage Survey Results
Monday, April 09, 2012
HHS Proposes 1 year delay for ICD10CMPCS implementation
Tuesday, April 03, 2012
Updated Information about 2011 and 2012 Medicare Anesthesia Conversion Factor
Friday, March 30, 2012
Wisconsin Governor Signs Anesthesiologist Assistant Licensure Bill
IPRCC Holds Inaugural Meeting to Discuss Pain Research
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Supreme Court Audio and Transcripts Released
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Additional Increase in Medicare Anesthesia Conversion Factor Applicable to All 2012 Claims
Monday, March 26, 2012
US Supreme Court Begins Hearings on PPACA
Thursday, March 22, 2012
House Passes Joint IPAB Repeal and Liability Reform Bill
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Take Action on IPAB Repeal Contact Congress Today
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Republican Budget Framework for Fiscal Year 2013 Released
Release of Comparative Billing Report CBR on Pain Management Services Expected Today
Friday, March 16, 2012
ASA 31 Others Call for Congressional Action to Combat Drug Shortages
ASA Requests NQF Endorse Surgical CAHPS Measure
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
CMS Issues Updated Locale-Specific Anesthesia Conversion Factors
Friday, March 09, 2012
Medicare Claims Must be Submitted in 5010 Format Beginning Sunday April 1
Thursday, March 08, 2012
IPAB Repeal Passes Second Committee Floor Consideration Likely
Tuesday, March 06, 2012
IPAB Repeal House Energy and Commerce Committee Passes IPAB Repeal by Voice Vote
Monday, March 05, 2012
Important Drug Shortage Survey -- Member Participation Needed
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Key House Subcommittee Votes 17 5 to Send IPAB Repeal to Full Committee for Consideration
ASA Addresses Key Findings and Recommendations of IOM Pain Report to Senate HELP Committee
Monday, February 27, 2012
ASA Joins 35 Medical Organizations to Urge Sharing of Social Security Death Master File Data
Friday, February 24, 2012
CMS Suggestions for Successful Participation in Physician Quality and Reporting System
ASA Leads in Effort to Repeal IPAB Advocates for Passage of Repeal Bill to Key Committee
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
FDA Holds Briefing on Progress on Drug Shortages
Friday, February 17, 2012
House and Senate Pass Final Version of HR 3630 10 Month SGR Extension Included
New Page Tracking ICD 10 CM PCS
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Preliminary reports indicate that a bipartisan – bicameral deal was reached on the Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR), or "doc fix," and other issues contained in H.R. 3630, the Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011.
The Joint Commission Issues Sentinel Event Alert on Fatigue
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Senate HELP Committee Holds Hearing on IOM Pain Report IPRCC meeting announced
ASA Responds to CMS Sunshine Rule Offers Suggestions for Improvement
Monday, February 13, 2012
President Releases FY2013 Budget Proposal
Friday, February 10, 2012
ASA to Congressional Negotiators Now is the Time to Repeal SGR and IPAB
Wednesday, February 08, 2012
New Rural Health Legislation Introduced in House Includes Pass-Through Provision
Monday, February 06, 2012
House and Senate Leaders Continue Work on SGR Package
Friday, February 03, 2012
ASA Urges CMS to Include Pain Care in Essential Health Benefits Package
Friday, January 27, 2012
Senators Klobuchar and Collins Address Drug Shortages Crisis on Senate Floor
CMS FFS Version 5010 Requirement Changes for Non-Specific Procedure Codes
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
President Obama Delivers Annual State of the Union Address
Thursday, January 19, 2012
The 2012 ASA Legislative Conference is scheduled for April 30th - May 2, 2012, at the J.W. Marriot Hotel in Washington, D.C.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
CMS Issues Update on Not Otherwise Classified Codes
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
ASA Seeking Partners in the CMMI Challenge Perioperative Surgical Home Grant Proposal
ASA Jan 31st Deadline for Lansdale Public Policy Fellowship Applications is Rapidly Approaching
Thursday, January 05, 2012
2012 Medicare Conversion Factors
FDA Approves a Class REMS for TIRF Products
Wednesday, January 04, 2012
ASA Offers NCCI Clarification
CMS issues revised locale specific anesthesia conversion factors for services 2012
Thursday, December 22, 2011
ASA and X12 reach agreement 5010
Deal Reached on HR 3630 SGR Cuts Averted
Breaking News on the 5010 rule requiring additional information for non-specific CPT codes
California Court of Appeals Sets Date for Oral Arguments in CSA and CMA v Schwarzenegger
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
ASA Submits Testimony and Solutions on Drug Shortages to Congress
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
SGR Issue Remains Unresolved After Contentious Day on the House Floor
Monday, December 19, 2011
House to Act on Senate Revisions to HR 3630 Tonight SGR Patch Hangs in the Balance
The 5010 Requirement for additional information when the CPT Code Includes the Phrase "Not Otherwise Specified."
Friday, December 16, 2011
Government Shut Down Averted as House Passes Government Funding Bill
Senator Wyden D and Representative Ryan R Unveil Bipartisan Medicare Reform Plan
ASA Responds to Release of GAO Drug Shortage Report
Thursday, December 15, 2011
FDA Issues Rule Tightening Drug Shortage Reporting
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Package Containing SGR Fix Passes House of Representatives
Monday, December 12, 2011
ASA Urges CMS Revise Proposed Rule Changes on Conditions of Participation and More
Friday, December 09, 2011
SGR Update House Republicans Unveil Package Containing 2 yr
Thursday, December 08, 2011
IPAB Repeal Coalition Celebrates 218th CoSponsor of HR 452
UPDATED Changes for Anesthesia Claims Under 5010 Transaction Code Set
Wednesday, December 07, 2011
SGR Update Congressional Leaders Continue Work to Address Pending Payment Cut
ASA Comment Letter on draft Blueprint for Prescriber Education under Opioid REMS
Tuesday, December 06, 2011
Medicare Recovery Audit Contractors Demand Letters to be Issued by Medicare Contractors
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Meaningful Use Deadline Extended to 2014
CMMI Announces Health Care Innovation Challenge Details
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Marilyn Tavenner Nominated for CMS Administrator
Monday, November 21, 2011
Supercommittee Failure Forces Two Percent Physician Cut in 2013
Friday, November 18, 2011
CMS Announces 90 Day Period of Enforcement Discretion for Compliance with New HIPAA 5010
CMS Announces FY2011 Error Rates and New Demonstrations to Target Improper Payments
Monday, November 14, 2011
Supreme Court to Hear Constitutional Challenge to PPACA
Thursday, November 10, 2011
ASA Analysis of the ACO Final Rule
Monday, November 07, 2011
Changes for Anesthesia Claims Under 5010 Transaction Code Set
Iowa Court Invalidates Rules Authorizing ARNPs to Provide Direct Supervision of Fluoroscopy
Thursday, November 03, 2011
E Prescribing Penalties and the Hardship Exemption Apply for Hardship Exemption by November 1 2011
MGMA Cost survey for Anesthesia and Pain Management Practices 2011 Report Now Available
Wednesday, November 02, 2011
CMS Releases Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Regulation
Monday, October 31, 2011
ASA Initial Reaction to Final ACO Rule
ASA Voices Support for President Obamas Executive Order on Drug Shortages
Friday, October 21, 2011
New CMS Rules Include No Changes to Supervision Requirement
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Accountable Care Organization Final Regulation Released
Friday, October 14, 2011
ASA to Super Committee: Protect Anesthesiologists' Payments and Repeal IPAB
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Rural Pass-through Provision included in Newly Introduced Senate Legislation
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
ASA and AMA file amicus brief in California opt out lawsuit
Thursday, October 06, 2011
MedPAC Recommends Medicare Cuts to Specialty Physicians to Protect Primary Care
Wednesday, October 05, 2011
ASA Joins 19 Medical Specialty Organizations In Urging Repeal of IPAB
Monday, October 03, 2011
ASA Urges MedPAC to Reject SGR Draft Plan That Cuts Specialty Physicians
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Supreme Court Likely to Hear Constitutional Challenge to the Individual Mandate in PPACA
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
ASA Presents Before Hundreds at FDA Drug Shortages Public Workshop
Friday, September 23, 2011
Government Scrutiny of Drug Shortage Issue Gains Momentum
Monday, September 19, 2011
President Obama Releases Deficit Reduction Plan Medicare Cuts Included
Congressional Advisory Commission Proposes Medicare Cuts to Specialty Physicians to Protect Primary Care
Monday, September 12, 2011
ASA Urges HHS Secretary Sebelius to Take Action on Drug Shortages in Face to Face Meeting
Friday, September 02, 2011
Joint Committee Schedules First Hearings
ASA Joins Joint Letter to PCORI on National Priorities and PCOR Definition
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
ASA Comment Letter on 2012 CMS Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule
Friday, August 26, 2011
HHS to Undertake Significant Regulatory Review and Effort Could Impact Anesthesia-related Rules
Thursday, August 25, 2011
CMS Unveils New Bundled Payments for Care Improvement Initiative
Friday, August 12, 2011
11th Circuit Court of Appeals Rules Individual Mandate Unconstitutional
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Joint Committee Membership Starting to Take Shape
ICD 10 Industry Progress Survey Respond by August 31
Tuesday, August 09, 2011
Debt Limit Legislation Next Steps Joint Committee Now the Focus
Monday, August 08, 2011
Important Information About Medicare Provider Enrollment
Wednesday, August 03, 2011
Debt Limit Deal Struck Medicare Cuts Possible
Tuesday, August 02, 2011
ASA submits comments to CMS in regard to the agencys NPRM on the Five Year Review
Monday, August 01, 2011
New Regulation Regarding Reporting of Anesthesia Time
Friday, July 29, 2011
Debt Limit Negotiations Coming Down to the Wire
Monday, July 25, 2011
Debt Limit Deliberations Continue Medicare Changes in the Mix
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Positive Update on Succinylcholine Drug Shortage
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Site Visit Gets Rep Cathy McMorris Rodgers Tweeting
Monday, July 18, 2011
Truth and Transparency Legislation Receives Record Number of Cosponsors
Thursday, July 14, 2011
IPAB Hearings Held in House Committees - ASA Supports IPAB Repeal
ASA Update on Electronic Health Records and Meaningful Use
Hospital Drug Shortage Survey Mirrors Recent ASA Drug Shortage Survey
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
ASA Shows How the DEA Can Help Alleviate Drug Shortages in Comment Letter to DOJ
Friday, July 08, 2011
House Hearings on IPAB Scheduled
Wednesday, July 06, 2011
ASA Expresses Concern to CMS over Rejection of RUC Recommendations
Tuesday, July 05, 2011
CMS Releases 2012 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule
Friday, July 01, 2011
Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Rules Individual Mandate Constitutional
Monday, June 27, 2011
ASA Meets with GAO Investigators on Drug Shortages
ASA Joins 250 Groups Opposing IPAB
Supreme Court Declines to Hear Case Involving Nurse Anesthetist Malpractice
Friday, June 24, 2011
ASA Convenes Drug Shortage Summit Work Group
Monday, June 20, 2011
Host a Site Visit
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
CBO Releases Physician Payment Options
Wednesday, June 08, 2011
ASA Send Letter to FDA on Drug Shortages
Tuesday, June 07, 2011
Participation Needed 2011 Commercial Conversion Factor Survey
Friday, June 03, 2011
ASA Responds to Accountable Care Organization Proposed Rule
Thursday, June 02, 2011
House Republican Health Professionals Send Letter Opposing IPAB
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
ASA Responds to Federal Trade Commissions Proposed Statement on ACO Enforcement
Connecticut Latest State to Pass Truth in Advertising Legislation
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
7 Senators Request CMS Withdraw the ACO Proposed Rule
Thursday, May 19, 2011
New Interpretive Guidelines Implementation Templates Released
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
The Joint Commission Adopts ASA Recommendations on Medication Management Issues
CMS Innovation Center Announces 3 New Programs Related to ACOs
Monday, May 16, 2011
Poll Find Americans Want Medical Liability Reform
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Record Attendance at 2011 Legislative Conference
Monday, May 09, 2011
Senators Blumenthal Casey and Harkin Request GAO Investigation into Drug Shortages
CMS Announces National Version 5010 Testing Day
Wednesday, May 04, 2011
Latest Drug Shortage - Phenylephrine
Saturday, April 30, 2011
ASA Joins Obama Administrations Partnership for Patients Initiative
Thursday, April 28, 2011
FDA Announces Opiod Strategy
Monday, April 25, 2011
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
President Obama Releases Deficit Plan
Monday, April 11, 2011
Participate in This Important Survey on Drug Shortages
Friday, April 08, 2011
Government Shutdown Should Not Impact Medicare Payments
Tuesday, April 05, 2011
Republicans Budget Framework Proposes Major Reforms to Medicare and Medicaid
Thursday, March 31, 2011
CMS Releases Proposed Rule on Accountable Care Organizations
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Key GOP Senators Introduce IPAB Repeal Bill
ASA Nominates Marc L Leib MD JD to AMA Committee on Payment and Delivery Reform
Monday, March 28, 2011
ASA Joins United Surgical Agenda Letter to Congress
Friday, March 25, 2011
ASA Submits Nomination to NQFs CSAC
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
PPACA One Year Anniversary
Monday, March 21, 2011
Register Today for CMS Call on Electronic Health Record Incentive Program
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
House Passes Three Week Extension of Government Funding
Monday, March 14, 2011
Important Rural Pass Through Legislation Introduced
Senator Requests GAO Study of Drug Shortages
FDA committee hearing pediatric neurodegeneration
Friday, March 11, 2011
FDA Hearing on Impact of Anesthesia on Pediatric Patients
CMS Letter Projects 2012 Cuts ASA Joins Letter Calling for the Elimination of SGR
Tuesday, March 08, 2011
Lawsuit Dropped After Court Ruling Clarifies the Red Flags Rule
Monday, March 07, 2011
ASA Leadership Meets with CMS Administrator Don Berwick MD MPP
Wednesday, March 02, 2011
House and Senate Passes Funding Legislation to Prevent a Government Shutdown
House Passes Funding to Prevent Government Shutdown Senate Expected to Act
Tuesday, March 01, 2011
Obama Announces Support for Legislation to Allow States to Opt Out of PPACA Requirements Earlier
Monday, February 28, 2011
Budget for FY 2011 and Possible Government Shut Down
Friday, February 25, 2011
ASA Submits Comments to OIG on Company Model
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
House Passes Funding Bill with Healthcare Amendments
Friday, February 18, 2011
House of Representatives Passes Amendments to Defund PPACA
ASA Recommends Changes to Meaningful Use Criteria of EHRs
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Medical Liability Reform Passes Committee in US House of Representatives
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) is calling for comments on its notice of intent to develop regulations on Special Fraud Alerts.
Monday, February 14, 2011
ASA Sends Letter Supporting S296
President Obama Releases Budget
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Tuesday, February 08, 2011
Senator Klobuchar Introduces Legislation to Help Prevent Drug Shortages
Monday, February 07, 2011
ASAPAC Named Americas Largest Physician PAC for Second Year in a Row
Friday, February 04, 2011
ASA Nominates Robert E Kettler MD to MEDCAC
Wednesday, February 02, 2011
Senate Repeals Piece of Health Reform
Action Alert Ask Your Member of Congress to Cosponsor the New Truth and Transparency Legislation
The United States Senate has rejected by a procedural vote, a full repeal of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) previously passed by the House of Representatives by a vote of 47-51.
Tuesday, February 01, 2011
ASA Update on Succinylcholine and Other Drug Shortages
Monday, January 31, 2011
Florida Judge Rules PPACA Unconstitutional
Friday, January 28, 2011
IPAB Elimination Legislation Introduced
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Senate Announces Members of Important Health Committees
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
ASA Response to President Obamas State of the Union Speech
Truth and Transparency Legislation Introduced
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Medical Liability Reform Legislation Introduced in House
Monday, January 24, 2011
ASA Regulatory Victory Pre and Post Anesthesia Interpretive Guidelines
House Passes Legislation Calling for Health Reform Alternatives
Friday, January 21, 2011
Thursday, January 20, 2011
ASA Seeks to Educate FTC on the Invaluable Role of Anesthesiologists in Treating Chronic Pain
Democrats Selected for Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Democrats Selected for Ways and Means Health Subcommittee
House Passes Repeal of Health Reform Law
State Issues Tele-Townhall Summary
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Public Option Legislation Proposed
Monday, January 17, 2011
FDA Limits Acetaminophan in Prescription Combination Products
Friday, January 14, 2011
House Sets Repeal of PPACA Vote for January 19
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
CMS Issues Reminder on New Timely Claims Filing Deadlines
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Supreme Court Rules Residents Must Pay Social Security Taxes
Monday, January 10, 2011
ASA Comments on Attack of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords
ASA Letter to FDA on Thiopental Shortage
Drug Shortages Summit Summary Released
Sunday, January 09, 2011
AMA issues correction to Nov 2010 CPT Assistant regarding fluoroscopy and interlaminar epidurals
Friday, January 07, 2011
ASA Submits Comments on AHRQ Proposed Research
Members of Ways and Means Health Subcommittee Announced
President Obama Vows to Veto PPACA Repeal
Republican Leadership Announces Members of Powerful Health Subcommittees
Thursday, January 06, 2011
CMS publishes the 2011 unadjusted anesthesia conversion factor 210515
HHS Releases The Price of Repealing the Affordable Care Act
House Judiciary Chairman Says Medical Malpractice Reform a Top Priority
Wednesday, January 05, 2011
New Congress Sworn In
Tuesday, January 04, 2011
Comparing your Medicare RBRVS Payments 2011 to 2010
Monday, January 03, 2011
ASA Submits Comments to CMS regarding the CY 2011 Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule
House Republicans Set Date for Vote to Repeal PPACA
State Issues TeleTownhall
Thursday, December 23, 2010
ASA Submits to DEA Supporting the Scheduling of Propofol
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
ASA Sends Joint Letter to Health Information Technology Policy Committee
ASA Sends Joint Letter to The Joint Commission on Medication Management
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Congressional Researchers Question IPAB
New Census Data Released Congressional Districts in Flux
Monday, December 20, 2010
Anesthesia Payment Update
ASA Leadership Advances Interests of Anesthesiologists at White House Patient Safety and ACO Meeting
Pennsylvania Enacts Truth and Transparency Legislation
Friday, December 17, 2010
Tax Cuts Extension Bill Passes Congress
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Democrat Chairman Stark Releases Report on Republican Plans for Health Care
President Obama Signs 12-month SGR Fix Averting 25 Percent Physician Payment Cut
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
RAC Findings of Potential Note to Anesthesiologists
Monday, December 13, 2010
VA Federal Judge Rules PPACA Unconstitutional
Thursday, December 09, 2010
The Senate has passed a 12-month fix to the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) that will stop a 25% cut set to occur January 1.
House Passes 12 month SGR Fix
President Obama Supports 12 Month SGR Fix
Wednesday, December 08, 2010
Congress Releases 2011 Work Schedules
Participation Needed in Important RUC Survey
Tuesday, December 07, 2010
ASA Joins with Surgical Community to Oppose OSHA Involvement in Residency Hours Debate
Monday, December 06, 2010
ASA Responds to CMS' Request for Information Regarding ACOs
Friday, December 03, 2010
Electronic Health Records Update
Thursday, December 02, 2010
National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform Issues Report
Monday, November 29, 2010
The U.S. House passed the Physician Payment and Therapy Relief Act of 2010.
CMS Introduces the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation
Friday, November 19, 2010
Senate Passes 1 Month SGR Fix
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Request for Information from CMS Regarding ACOs
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
ASA Joins Surgical Community in Support of Extending Medicare's Participation Deadline
Congress Releases New Reform Law Summary and Timeline
Thursday, November 04, 2010
The following update was provided by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding incentive payment updates for 2009 Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI).
Andy Harris, M.D. became the first anesthesiologist ever elected to the United States Congress.
Wednesday, November 03, 2010
ASA recently nominated Lee A. Fleisher, M.D., to the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Methodology Committee.
Friday, October 22, 2010
On October 19, 2010, the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) released for public comment its proposed accountable care organization (ACO) standards and measures.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
With the increasing interest in and emphasis on accountable care organizations (ACOs) as a potential model for recognizing savings under Medicare, ASA President Alexander A. Hannenberg, M.D. has identified a task force to address this issue in anticipation of a CMS proposed rule prior to year end.
Monday, October 11, 2010
ASA was recently recognized with the Communicator Award of Distinction in the Film/Video - Government Relations category for its political involvement video debuted at the 2009 Celebration of Advocacy.
Wednesday, October 06, 2010
Large bipartisan groups of lawmakers in the Senate and the House are urging CMS to increase Medicare payments for anesthesia services, but so far the agency appears to be resisting the pressure, according to stakeholders.
Monday, October 04, 2010
National Quality Forum Webinar ABCs of Measurement
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
ASA joined sixty-six physician groups in a letter calling on Congress to take action on the looming Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) cuts. On November 30th, Medicare will cut payment rates by 23% and another 6.5% cut will occur January 1, 2011, unless action is taken.
Thursday, September 23, 2010
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has completed the administration of the 2010 MCPSS. The 2010 results reflect the percentage of provider satisfaction as distributed on the new, fully labeled, 5-point scale...
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
ASA applauds the recent Senate letter dated August 23, 2010, to HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius urging a review of Medicare payments for anesthesia services as potentially undervalued or misvalued. In total, 16 U.S. Senators signed the letter.
A recent report issued by the Office of Inspector General (OIG) found that Medicare Part B physician payments for transforaminal epidural injections increased nearly 150% from $57 million in 2003 to $141 million in 2007.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
ASA recently nominated two of its members to committees that will be examining issues related to pain care. Dr. James P. Rathmell was nominated to the Institute of Medicine (IOM) Committee on Advancing Pain Research, Care, and Education.
The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), on behalf of its over 44,000 members, appreciates the opportunity to comment on several of the issues in the proposed rule published in the July 13, 2010, Federal Register.
Monday, August 23, 2010
On August 18, ASA joined 24 other medical specialty groups in filing a motion to intervene in a lawsuit originated in May by the American Medical Association (AMA), the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), and the Medical Society of the District of Columbia against the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regarding the "Red Flags Rule."
Thursday, August 19, 2010
In 2005, ASA submitted comments to and testified before the FDA opposing a Citizen Petition (Docket FDA-2005-P-0059) by the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) asking that FDA remove the following language ...
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Critical care medicine is an important part of the practice of anesthesiology. The specialty has its roots in perioperative resuscitation and the support of organ failure, as practiced by anesthesiologists.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
The American Society of Anesthesiologists Office of Governmental & Legal Affairs (OGLA) is pleased to host its inaugural class of residents for the ASA Policy Research Rotation in Political Affairs ...
Wednesday, August 04, 2010
ASA members are invited to participate in the recently announced educational programs to learn more about the EHR incentive program, which provides financial incentives in the near-term, and financial penalties beginning in 2015, to encourage the adoption and meaningful use of electronic health records.
Tuesday, August 03, 2010
The American Society of Anesthesiologists Office of Governmental & Legal Affairs is pleased to host its inaugural class of residents for the ASA Policy Research Rotation in Political Affairs beginning this fall in Washington, DC.
Friday, July 30, 2010
President Obama released a presidential proclamation recognizing today as the 45th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid and highlighting the important contributions these programs have made.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
On July 13, 2010, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) announced two final rules intended to lay the groundwork for the nation's transition to electronic health records (EHRs).
Friday, July 09, 2010
On July 7, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released a new outpatient surgical measure applicable to anesthesiologists to be added to its Hospital Compare website.
Thursday, July 08, 2010
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' (CMS) Provider Communications Group will host a national provider conference call on the 2010 Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI) and Electronic Prescribing Incentive Program (eRx).
Wednesday, July 07, 2010
President Obama intends to appoint Dr. Donald Berwick as Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), via a recess confirmation.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Medicare Working with Ordering and Referring Providers and Suppliers to Streamline Enrollment Process.
Monday, June 28, 2010
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released its proposed Calendar Year (CY) 2011 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule regulation, outlining proposed changes to policies and payment rates for services to be furnished on or after January 1, 2011
Friday, June 25, 2010
Earlier today, President Obama signed into law the "Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries and Pension Relief Act of 2010."
Thursday, June 24, 2010
The ASA has learned that later today the U.S. House of Representatives will consider and is likely to pass, H.R. 3962, the free-standing "doc-fix" SGR relief bill passed by the U.S. Senate on Friday, June 18.
Friday, June 18, 2010
Immediately following Senate passage of the 6-month "doc fix," CMS released information informing lawmakers that carriers have been directed to process claims for services provided on June 1 and later with the 21 percent cut.
Since the House and Senate were unable to agree upon legislation that includes an SGR "fix," a 21 percent Medicare payment cut is now in full effect.
Moments ago, the U.S. Senate passed by unanimous consent a free-standing bill that averts the pending 21 percent payment cut and provides physicians a 2.2 percent Medicare update effective June 1 and extending through November 30.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
ASA has submitted a letter to the Office of Inspector General (OIG) renewing its March 19, 2009, request for a Special Advisory Bulletin regarding the "company model."
Monday, June 14, 2010
Since Congress has failed to pass legislation to avert the 21 percent Medicare payment cut, CMS has directed carriers to hold claims through Thursday, June 17.
Friday, June 11, 2010
Presently, Congress has failed to pass legislation to avert the implementation of the current 21 percent cut to Medicare physician payments. As a result, payment cuts will occur.
Tuesday, June 01, 2010
As a result of Congress' failure to act, a 21 percent Medicare payment cut is in effect for services provided on or after June 1. CMS is instructing its contractors to hold claims containing services paid under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for the first 10 business days of June as a means of temporarily protecting physicians from the payment cuts.
Friday, May 28, 2010
With the Senate already adjourned for the Memorial Day recess, legislation to stave off Medicare payment cuts cannot be enacted ...
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
ASA will not support pending Medicare physician payment provisions that are part of H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010.
Monday, May 24, 2010
With the most recent SGR "patch" set to expire May 31, Congressional Democrats have begun to craft legislation to avert the again pending 21% cut in Medicare physician payments.
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Four key members of the U.S. House of Representatives are seeking support from their colleagues for a letter to the Department of Health and Human Services requesting a review of the accuracy of Medicare's payments for anesthesia services.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Today, President Obama nominated Dr. Donald Berwick to be Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services (CMS).
Friday, April 16, 2010
Last night, President Obama signed H.R. 4851, the "Continuing Extension Act of 2010" into law.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
As a result of Congress' failure to act on pending Medicare payment legislation, CMS has announced that its contractors have begun to process Medicare claims at the reduced conversion factor rate pursuant to the implementation of the 21% Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) physician payment cut.
Doctors want to take care of Medicare patients. Congress is forcing doctors to limit the number of Medicare patients we see or to quit taking Medicare patients altogether.
Monday, April 05, 2010
The President's signing on March 30 of H.R. 4872, the "Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010," also known as the "Reconciliation" piece of the health reform package ...
Friday, March 26, 2010
Last evening, the Senate adjourned for a two-week spring recess without voting on a bill that would have extended the current Medicare payment freeze beyond March 31, 2010.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Today, the U.S. Congress completed its work on health system reform by passing H.R. 4872, the "Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010."
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Like many physicians around the country, I am concerned and disappointed by the outcome of this evening's House votes on health care reform.
Friday, March 19, 2010
Today, the ASA joined with a coalition of 22 surgical groups in expressing opposition to H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Documents regarding the much anticipated reconciliation bill have been released. Below please find the actual language of the reconciliation bill ...
March 18 Tele-Town Hall - Audio recording and Dr. Hannenberg's Remarks.


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Amidst an already ongoing remodeling project at the Four Corners Shopping Center in Tomball, owners have approached the city and the Tomball Economic Development Corporation (TEDC) for help.
With over 114,000 square feet of retail space and sitting near a high traffic area, much of the center has sat vacant and deteriorating since it's previous anchor store, Kroger, moved across the street.
Local retail brokers Jason Baker and Kenneth Katz created a firm, BK 2920 Ltd., with the purpose of purchasing and redeveloping much of the site. They then began negotiating with city officials for public financing options.
'They have some major challenges in redeveloping the area," TEDC executive director Kelly Violette said.
Negotiations have ended with TEDC, Violette said and its board members have approved an agreement. The agreement will provide up to 75 percent of new tax revenues generated within the site for the next 13 years, to help BK 2920 Ltd. offset some of the proposed costs.
"The group wants to attract new retail to the site, but many of the bigger and more prime sites are taken," Violette explained. "They will incur a cost to provide relocation incentives to those tenants, as well as costs in attracting new tenants."
"They are trying to free up the prime areas," she added.
The agreement, called a 380 agreement, will provide the dollars only if there is an increase in sales tax revenue and even then it will be limited. Violette said the agreement calls for caps of $300,000 in reimbursements per year and $1.5 million over the life of the agreement. The agreement also calls for the developer to make a minimum investment of $3.4 million on the site.
'The beauty of this type of agreement is that the city and the TEDC don't front any money," she said. "It is based on performance."
Violette said the agreement and redevelopment is an important step in the continued growth of Tomball.
"(The shopping center) is at a key intersection in the city --- alonst a gateway --- and it's been in such disrepair for so long," she said. "If the term ends and he hasn't yet been able to recoup the maximum reimbursement, it doesn't matter, the agreement still ends."
The plan presented by the developer calls for more than $9 million in building and tenant improvements, site work and signage.
The agreement will now go to the Tomball City Council for final approval.
The Tomball City Council and the Tomball Economic Development Corporation (TEDC) recently began discussions on financing for a new business park in Tomball.
The park, which will be located at the corner of Hufsmith-Kohrville and Holderrieth roads, was moved into the design stage late last year.
"When I came on board the TEDC in March of 2011, we started doing analysis on the economic development side to see where we were and what we found was that costs associated with developing in many areas were challenging because of the lack of infrastructure," TEDC executive director Kelly Violette said.
Violette said that Tomball has lost a lot of potential business because of a lack of build-ready site locations.
"We are losing a lot of potential clients because we have a minimal amount of sites that are ready to develop," she said.
The TEDC recently approved $1.7 million in funding for the sites planning and design stages and recently met with council members to discuss financing options for the construction of the park. Violette said that they estimate the total cost for the site to be around $14 million, including the money already spent for design.
"We have had a number of discussions to talk about what is available as far as financing goes," she said. "We want to make sure that the amount we borrow and the cost to borrow are affordable."
Violette said that preliminary discussions are leaning toward the city issuing bonds, that TEDC will be responsible for paying back. The bonds will be of the type that will not require property taxes to go up.
"The next step is that the city's financial advisor and bond counsel will come and give council and TEDC a checklist of what's needed to make sure the responsibility of paying is on the TEDC," she said, adding that the process will take about four months.
The planned 102-acre park has already received interest from numerous companies, according to Violette. Current designs outline potential lots and Violette said that companies can purchase any size lot they desire, as long as it is a minimum of 5,000 square feet.
Current interest in the park has come mainly from oil and gas companies.
"The indications are that it will sell out quickly," she said. "What is exicitng is that we can be somewhat selective and find companies that fit with Tomball. We are looking for companies with good track records."


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Goodsouls deliver a mix of fashion and function to the new season with the Waisteze trousers.
Coming in a choice of two different colours, not only do these trousers look great but also they include a hidden elasticated waistband that allows up to ten centimetres adjustment for unequaled comfort. The trousers are finished off with two button fastening back pockets and two side slant pockets.
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Goodsouls Mens Smart Trousers
Goodsouls bring you the latest formal wear at the prices you can afford. These smart trousers are a classic addition to your wardrobe ready for whenever you want to look smart.
The trousers include five pocket western styling, which means they feature jean-styled pockets to front and back, giving a more relaxed vibe to what's traditionally formal wear. They have a zip fly fastening for ease of use and are available in three leg lengths.
Because of the five pocket styling, these trousers look great worn with fine gauge knitwear over an open collared shirt to capture a slightly less formal look.
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- 5 pocket styling
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- Available in 3 leg lengths
Goodsouls Mens Pleat Front Suit Trousers
Goodsouls bring you super smart suiting at competitive prices. With their two side entry front pockets, two buttoned back pockets, single pleat and classic cut, these suit trousers blend style and comfort at a great price.
In a classic black colourway, they're prepared for any occasion. These single pleat trousers feature a zip fly fastening for ease of use and can be worn with either a suit jacket and a long sleeve shirt, or paired with shoes and a V-neck sweater for a more casual look.
These trousers can be machine washable, but if bought as part of a suit, the trousers need to be dry cleaned to ensure continuity of colour.
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- Available in 3 leg lengths
Goodsouls Fashion Mens Skinny Chinos
These skinny fit jeans are an adaptable and stylish essential that gets you through the season and beyond.
Coming in a choice of two versatile colours, these skinny fit chinos deliver with stretch detail provide a stylish foundation to your casual look. They include a internal waistband, a button fly fastening and four pockets - two to the front and two at the back.
The perfect alternative to denim this summer, team these skinny chinos with a long sleeve shirt and desert boots for a look that's sure to make an impression.
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Farah Flat-Front Mens Trousers
Farah's formal collection of clothing focuses on the brands vast heritage, originality and tradition. Using a slim silhouette, they use their exquisite styling and well thought-out colour palette to bring us modernised pieces that ensure you're always looking sharp.
Nothing makes an impression like a good pair of trousers, and these pants are constructed from a lightweight polyester and include a zip fly fastening, frogmouth detail to the front pockets, a singular back pocket and belt loops for either a belt or braces. They're available in a choice of four colours and three leg lengths.
Pair these flat-front trousers with a collared shirt and loafers to make a long-standing impression on formal occasions.
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- Lightweight
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- Frogmouth detail to front pockets
- Back pocket
- Belt loops
- Available in 3 leg lengths
- Available in biscuit, navy, dark grey, dark olive
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883 Police offers a pair of industrial chino trousers that blend Italian fashion culture with urban inspiration.
In a relaxed beige colourway, these chinos feature an adjustable drawcord waistband for comfort as well as style. The extended crossover waistband and distressed metal buttons deliver a construction-inspired look that combines with the multi-pocket detail across the front and back to create a unique contemporary style.
Signature branding is provided with another embossed logo to the front pocket, and a contrast tab at the waistband. The cuffing to the hems gives the chinos their shape, cementing their urban appeal.
Wear these 883 Police cuffed trousers with streamlined plimsolls and a polo shirt to engineer a key weekend look.
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- Cuffed hems
- Multiple pocket detail
- Elasticated drawcord waistband
- Extended fastening with embossed branding
- Branded waistband
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- Available in 3 leg lengths
Goodsouls Mens Cargo Trousers
Built to be tough, hardwearing and stylish, Goodsouls offer loose fitting cargo pants in a choice of two essential colours for the new season.
With their zip fly fastening, and multi-pocket styling – they're the ultimate in active style. Made from 100% cotton, they're durable, comfortable and supply a great look.
Wear these cargo trousers with plimsolls and polo shirt for stylish yet practical daywear.
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- Loose fitting
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- Front, back and cargo pockets
- Belt loops
- Available in 2 colours
- Available in 3 leg lengths
Goodsouls Mens Slim Cargo Trousers
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Goodsouls give a casual essential a contemporary update with cargo pants that feature unique elasticated hems for a tighter fit.
Constructed to be tough, durable and stylish, cargo pants supply a nod to on trend military. With a button fly fastening, belt loops and pockets to the side, back and cargo positions, they're the premium in active style.
Made from lightweight cotton in a traditional khaki wash, they are hard-wearing, comfortable and display a great look. Wear them with plimsolls and a checked shirt for practical weekend wear.
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- Mens cargo pants by Goodsouls
- Slim fit
- Button fly fastening
- 2 side, back and cargo pockets
- Large belt loops
- Tight hems
- Available in 3 leg lengths
883 Police Otif Mens Chinos
Street brand 883 Police offers chinos in two colours to get your though the summer months in style.
In a soft cotton fabric, these 833 Police chinos are packed with detail and feature twisted curved seams at the knee to create an illusion that makes a fashion statement. The adjustable drawcord waist keeps you comfortable, whilst multi-pocket detail is positioned to both the front and back.
Zip detail is included to the thigh and the rear, and the 883 Police badge outline is included to the coin and rear pocket. Signature branding is complete with an applique logo across the rear. They're available in three different leg lengths.
Pair these chino trousers up with a polo shirt, gilet and plimsolls and capture effortless, casual styling.
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- Mens chino trousers by 883 Police
- Otif
- Twisted curve seam
- Button fly fastening
- Adjustable drawcord waist
- Multi-pocket detail
- Zip to thigh and rear
- 883 Police outline to coin pocket and rear pocket
- Appliqué logo across rear
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Height/Weight | 6' 2"/ 206 lbs. |
Birthday | 02/13/1987 |
Birthplace | Los Angeles, CA |
College | Utah |
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Drafted | 2010, 5th round, 17th pick by Titans |
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zerobriant221 weeks agoThis is one of my fav.. Ctrl C this is Ctrl V, Do you copy?
haha not a phrase perhaps but really wanted to have that printed ever since:D -
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Google+ for iPhone, the official app of Google's new social network has just hit the App Store.
Google+ for mobile makes sharing the right things with the right people a lot simpler. Huddle lets you send super-fast messages to the people you care about most. And no matter where you are, the stream lets you stay in the loop about what your friends are sharing and where they're checking in.
- Circles let you share the right things with just the right people.
- Stream is where you can get updates from your circles or see what people are saying about things nearby.
- Huddle is super-fast group messaging for everyone in your circles.
Google+ is only available for users 13 and older.
Overall the app is clean and crisp, fully in keeping with Google's new interest in design. The login experience, however, which throws you back to the terrible Google web page, burned my eyes. Hopefully they can fix that in an update. Soon.
It's very Facebook for iPhone-like, which is good or bad depending on your stance re: consistency vs. innovation, but it works well and moves smoothly for the most part (I wish that hadn't copied some of the more crashes...). The home screen isn't full yet, with Stream (which apparently isn't iOS 5 friendly), Huddle, Photos, Profile (Lion style circled avatar -- who thought that was a good idea?), and Circles.
No iPad support yet, and strangely it doesn't support iPod touch either.
If you've tried it out, let me know what you think. And if you want to get plussy with me, you can circle me up here: https://plus.google.com/117367428086027724173/posts
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Yeah right dude! I'm moving from Facebook to Google+ just like I dumped my iPhone for Android. Come on Google, you need a game console so that I can dump my xBox!
Nah... this is only going to catch on with the geek community.
I need an invitation email@example.com. Thanka
this is getting ridiculous. first facebook doesn't put out an ipad app, now google too? what is this?
What? It says my request can not be completed! Is this available in the US?
Still need an invite… weak sauce
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I would very much appreciate one. email@example.com
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If you have more, would you be able to send one to me? email@example.com
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Not in US store...
it does show up if you click the link in the article and it will open up in itunes or manually type it into your idevice's browser.
also noticed that only certain parts of it work in iOS5 Beta3. but cant complain about that as iOS5 is beta and not for general public so just glad to see some of it works! =)
Just a warning for developer types there it's not iOS5 ready. Viewing a profile will crash it for example. But, then again iOS5 isn't exactly public ready yet either!
I was able to install it. Then when I went to sign in, it told me it was by invitation only right now.
Keeps crashing if you have ios 5 Beta 3
I believe it IS shining. Its sleek and clean. Just like Google advertised when they launched it, it is sharing in an internet enabled world.
Circles is probably the slickest concept on friends I've seen in a social network!
It is slick. So much so that Facebook copied the idea with its "Groups" feature.
Update 18.104.22.1689 has appeared already ...
Better support for blocking unwanted messages in Huddle
Better support for attaching photos to a post
Various bug fixes and performance improvements
iOS5 still crashes on profile views though
you have to type the link from your iOS browser.
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According to a Google Engineer/PM, the App Store was serving an outdated test version of the app, which was corrected 1h40m after it went live -- the 1.01 version.
Whether this was Google or Apple's mistake the post makes no comment, but that would explain the record turnaround.
Someone please send this fan of hip hop & the iphone 4 an firstname.lastname@example.com :) Thanks in advance!
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If you don't have an invite yet, let me know, i can hook you up. No scam i just know the feeling of not getting the invite and waiting patiently!
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Initial thoughts.
1) No crash problems here -- I must be one of the lucky few, or I just do not have many people in my Stream view.
2) Overall positive -- similar experience to the webapp, with a few extra features the webapp cannot provide, as well as a couple of puzzling omissions (resharing, single messages) that perhaps I just have not yet found.
3) Both the webapp and the native app need a quicker way to mute posts, or chatty posts dominate the top of your stream. (A couple of chrome extensions handle the job on the desktop.)
4) Having the webapp and the native app reverse the stream swipe order (webapp Nearby->Circles->Incoming, native app Incoming->Circles->Nearby) is a bad case of the right hand not knowing what the left hand is doing, and not acceptable if Google wants its new focus on design to be taken seriously.
Please need an invite..
Thanks in advance..
Can I get an invite? firstname.lastname@example.com It is greatly appreciated.
Seems like an odd move halfway through the beta cycle to release something that doesn't work with the new. Many people use this time to get their app out for testing while they still have time before the new one drops. Can't really complain because it's testing but it is odd because it's the only app I have that doesn't work (iCab didn't with beta1 and beta2 broke Chase, but everything else works with beta3).
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IBM ThinkCentre M55p 8816 Free Driver DownloadSource:
Manufacturer Website(Official Download) Hard Disk ControllerSee details of driver package which includes support for this device.
Device Name
ThinkCentre M55p 8816
22.214.171.1241 (23 Sep 2008)
Supported Operating Systems
Windows XP, Windows Vista
Uploader Notes
Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver file
Uploaded By
Manivannan (DG Staff Member) on 3/9/2009
Driver Package
a1rad05us13.exe (495.1 KB)
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