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EDPMA is the national trade association representing Emergency Department Physician Groups, Emergency Department Billing Companies, and Supporting Organizations that make it their business to deliver quality care in the emergency department.  Our mission is to advocate for emergency department physician groups and their practice partners to enhance quality patient care through operational excellence and financial stability.  EDPMA is focused on advocating for beneficial policies for emergency physician groups and educating its members about emerging legislative and regulatory issues.
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Latest advocacy Activities
On May 20, 2013, Rand Corporation released its new study about Hospital Emergency Department Use, Importance Rises in U.S. Health Care System.  Links to the report and press release are attached.
On May 17, 2013, EDPMA wrote CMS to express EDPMA’s support for ACEP’s comments on Medicare Part B Inpatient Billing in Hospitals.  View the EDPMA Letter.
On May 10, 2013, U.S. Senate Finance Committee released a request for comments on the sustainable growth rate (SGR) due May 31, 2013.  A link to the request is attached.
On April 26, 2013, CMS released a Proposed Rule: Medicare Program; Requirements for
the Medicare Incentive Reward Program and Provider Enrollment.  A link to the Proposed Rule is attached.
On April 16, 2013, EDPMA wrote the Commissioner of the Department of Insurance in Mississippi to express concern over a balance billing ban recently signed by the Governor.  View the EDPMA Letter.
On April 2, 2013, HHS published a Final Rule on Medicaid Expansion relating to increased FMAP rates for certain adult populations.  A link to the Final Rule is attached.
On March 29, 2013, HHS released guidance to states that would like a waiver to use Medicaid expansion funds to help pay for private insurance purchased on an  exchange. A link to the guidance is attached.
On February 21, 2013, EDPMA filed the attached comments to CMS on its Proposed Rule: Medicaid and CHIP Programs-Medicaid Premiums, Cost Sharing, and Other Provisions under the ACA.
On February 20, 2013, CMS released its Final Rule on “Standards Related to Essential Health Benefits, Actuarial Value, and Accreditation.”  The CMS Announcement and the Final Rule are attached.
On February 1, 2013, EDPMA and ACOEP filed a joint comment letter regarding CMS’s request for information regarding consumer and patient experiences with emergency department care. View the EDPMA, ACOEP Survey Response Letter.
On January 14, 2013, CMS released a Proposed Rule that will be of interest to EDPMA members called the “Medicaid, Children's Health Insurance Programs, and Exchanges: Essential Health Benefits in Alternative Benefit Plans, Eligibility Notices, Fair Hearing and Appeal Processes for Medicaid and Exchange Eligibility Appeals, etc.”  Links to the Rule, as well as CMS Press Release, Fact Sheet and Informational Bulletin are attached.
 
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