MedPAC Updates
To ensure optimal patient care from allergists and immunologists, the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology monitors the proceedings of the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC). This commission, established by the Balanced Budget Act of 1997, can affect financing and health care services as it advises Congress on issues affecting the administration of the Medicare Program. Learn more about its proceedings, and the potential implications to the practitioner here.
MedPAC Summary March 2020
MedPAC Summary January 2020
MedPAC Summary December 2019
MedPAC Summary November 2019
MedPAC Summary October 2019
MedPAC Summary September 2019
MedPAC Summary April 2019
MedPAC Summary March 2019
MedPAC Summary December 2018
MedPAC Summary November 2018
MedPAC Summary October 2018
MedPAC Summary September 2018
MedPAC Summary April 2018
MedPAC Summary March 2018
MedPAC Summary January 2018
MedPAC Summary December 2017
MedPAC Summary November 2017
During recent policy discussions, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) proposed to eliminate the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), and replace it with a new voluntary value program. In response, the AAAAI, with the Cognitive Specialties Coalition (CSC), urged MedPAC to design policies to reflect the needs of complex care patients, reduce administrative burdens and increase access to care. Read more here.
MedPAC Summary October 2017
MedPAC Summary September 2017
MedPAC Summary April 2017
MedPAC Summary January 2017
MedPAC Summary September 2016
MedPAC Summary March 2016
MedPAC Summary January 2016
MedPAC Summary December 2015
MedPAC Summary April 2015: The Commission discussed a host of important topics that may be of interest to AAAAI and its membership, including measuring low-value care, using episode bundles to improve the efficiency of care, and synchronizing Medicare policy across payment models, among others. This was the last meeting of MedPAC until the next cycle begins in September. The next MedPAC report, along with recommendations to the Congress, will be issued in June 2015.
MedPAC Summary January 2015