ICYMI: The May Edition of STS Advocacy Monthly is now available. 'Federal and State Policy Developments Continue in an Election Year'.

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DID YOU SEE THIS? Ways and Means Committee Ways and Means Democrats announced a #telehealth markup for TOMORROW, 5/8. It will include a legislative package including a TWO-YEAR extension for telehealth. waysandmeans.house.gov/event/markup-o…

It's #WorldAsthmaDay

#Asthma is a common lung condition that causes intermittent breathing difficulties.

It often starts in childhood, although it can also develop in adults, and affects people of all ages bit.ly/2vKygG1

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ICYMI: 'Cardiologists, thoracic surgeons applaud FTC’s ban of most noncompete clauses'

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The unfortunate exclusion of most non-profit hospitals from this rule significantly constrains its benefits.

We encourage Congress to continue the momentum on this important issue by enacting S. 220 / H.R. 731, the Workforce Mobility Act, which would extend these crucial…

Today, FTC voted to ban non-compete clauses as an unfair method of competition. This prohibits employers from utilizing non-compete agreements with workers. STS has been a vocal advocate for this change since last March.

Read our statement: bit.ly/3w9DRsb

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Pursuing excellence in your cardiac practice? STS offers real-time accurate data, procedure-specific risk models, and insights to make informed care decisions. Learn how the STS National Database can work for you - stop by booth 325 at #AATS2024 or request info at…

The U.S. FDA identified a Class I Recall (correction not product withdrawal) for nearly 14,000 Abbott and Thoratec HeartMate LVADs due to risk of device obstruction from problematic buildup. Learn more about the recall, impacted devices and more: sts.org/news/urgent-re…

A new study on longitudinal outcomes of arterial grafting authored by Drs. Joseph Sabik, Vinay Badhwar, and J. Hunter Mehaffey, published in @annalsthorsug finds that multiarterial CABG is associated with superior long-term survival. Read the article, which includes the Annals…

Now through May 31, STS is accepting nominations for select officer and director roles. Any member may self-nominate or nominate other members for a position for which they meet the qualifications. Learn more about participating in the leadership process: bit.ly/3xDOyUg

Amazing work by Dr. Tessa London-Bounds and Amanda Crabtree on behalf of the people of Kentucky! #stsadvocacy in action!
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📢 Don't forget! For those participating in #MIPS , data submission & extreme and uncontrollable circumstances (EUC) applications for 2023 close this Monday, April 15! Act now to ensure your submissions are in on time.

CMS is proposing the Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM), a new mandatory alternative payment model. TEAM would initially focus on CABG procedures.

#STSAdvocacy is reviewing the model and will provide feedback to CMSGov on behalf of thoracic surgery.

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🚨 Just in! The FY 2024 Inpatient Prospective Payment System proposed rule was released yesterday! Hospitals will receive a +2.6% increase. Stay tuned as we analyze its implications for thoracic surgery and patient care.

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Helpful update from Dr. Kimryn Rathmell about the activities/paylines for NCI for what remains of FY24.

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Did you know? People of color often face higher rates of lung cancer and lower rates of screening. This #MinorityHealthMonth , let's remind Congress why we need increased access to lung cancer screenings: bit.ly/3QfC8aO

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Lung Cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States yet less than 6% of eligible Americans get a lung cancer screening. Learn how #STSadvocacy is fighting to remove barriers and increase access. bit.ly/49tglVp #NPHW #Healthweek #STSKeyissue

Great to see Shelley Moore Capito & Dr. Monica M. Bertagnolli visit WVU's Lung Cancer Screening Program & their mobile unit, LUCAS. Mobile screening is an important & effective tool to ↑ lung cancer screening rates. Federal investments are needed to fund additional units.

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