AAOE's 2025 Legislative Outlook-AAOE 2025 Legislative Update

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In a presentation about the 2025 Healthcare Legislative Outlook, Cameron from Lobbyit alongside his colleague, Michael Paccaro, discusses priorities for the 119th Congress with a focus on AOE's (Association of Organ Executives) goals. They highlighted key legislative priorities such as telehealth, the physician fee schedule, physician-owned hospitals, and prior authorization reform. Telehealth is gaining bipartisan support, with efforts to make current fixes permanent. Adjusting the physician fee schedule and incorporating site-neutral payments are also highlighted as ongoing initiatives. The presentation also details upcoming processes in Congress that may impact healthcare, specifically around appropriations, reauthorizations, extenders, and potential healthcare packages that might lower prescription drug costs. Additionally, PBM (Pharmacy Benefit Manager) reform is flagged as a significant issue this Congress. The potential reconciliation package's complexities, including tax and spending cuts, are acknowledged, with timelines for the legislative agenda outlined. The session concludes with instructions on engaging with local representatives and further participation in advocacy efforts.

Keywords

Healthcare Legislative Outlook

telehealth

physician fee schedule

prior authorization reform

PBM reform

healthcare advocacy