The American College of Surgeons (ACS) is actively working with Congress to identify and combat policies that could further administrative burdens on physicians and their practices in order to ensure that the ongoing implementation of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) is accomplished in a way that improves the delivery of medicine for patients.
Federal Efforts
ACS Seeks Congressional Intervention to Prevent Cuts to Payment for Surgical Services
Learn about ACS efforts to prevent cuts to payment for surgical services.
Quality Measures Congressional Sign-On Letter to CMS
Learn about Quality Measures Congressional sign-on letter to CMS.
ACS Testimonies to Congress on Medicare Physician Payment
Read ACS testimonies to Congress.
ACS Letters to Congress Regarding Medicare Physician Payment
ACS Statement to House Ways and Means Health Subcommittee: The Implementation of MACRA's Physician Payment Policies
ACS Letter on 2018 Bipartisan Budget Act
ACS Letter regarding February 6, 2018 Continuing Resolution
ACS Response to CMS Request for Information related to the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA)
Additional ACS Payment Resources
MACRA Quality Payment Program—ACS Quality Payment Program Resource Center
Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Rule
ACS Regulatory Relief Asks