Campaign for Patient Access
Cardiology access is shaped by more than the number of physicians available to see patients. Nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, pharmacists,…
A national public affairs campaign launched by the American College of Cardiology in December 2009 to oppose Medicare physician fee schedule cuts affecting cardiology patients and practices.
About the Campaign
The Campaign for Patient Access was launched by the American College of Cardiology in December 2009 as a national effort to reverse Medicare physician fee schedule cuts that threatened cardiovascular care. The site provided background on the issue, the ACC's legislative and legal response, resources for patients and practices, a newsroom tracking coverage across the country, and ways for supporters to share their stories and support the campaign.
From the Newsroom
April 30, 2010
Medicare Meltdown: Access to Health Care in "Critical Condition"
A press release warning that cardiology access was in critical condition due to Medicare payment cuts.
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December 29, 2009
Cardiology Takes Legal Action Against Medicare
The ACC filed suit against HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius over the 2010 Physician Fee Schedule.
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January 12, 2010
ACC Statement on Health Care Reform
The ACC used the State of the Union address to highlight the need to reverse the Medicare cuts.
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April 12, 2010
Medicare Patients and Physicians Join Petition Drive
Patients and physicians in Washington, DC joined a petition drive calling on Congress for Medicare reform.
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Cardiac genetic testing and counseling can reveal why a person developed an inherited heart condition and which relatives may also face danger. For families…
A virtual town hall can turn a complicated Medicare payment debate into a clear, human conversation about access to heart care. When cardiologists, patients,…
The Campaign for Patient Access supports a long-term fix to the physician payment system because temporary adjustments cannot resolve a structural problem.…
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Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, yet many of its strongest risk factors can be identified and treated before a…
Remote monitoring has become an important part of modern cardiology. Wearable sensors, connected blood pressure cuffs, implantable cardiac devices and…
Heart failure specialty clinics provide coordinated care for people whose symptoms, medications, and risks can change quickly. These programs often bring…
Advocacy alerts help patients, physicians, and caregivers follow policy decisions that can affect access to cardiovascular services. For the Campaign for…
