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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 December 2019 MedPAC November 2019 MedPAC October 2019 MedPAC September 2019 MedPAC 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 Janaury 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 More information about Hart Health Strategies.