2015 Advocacy Forecast Rebecca Kelly Vice President, Advocacy

The ACC is actively working with Congress and other key stakeholders to develop a health care system that: A Puts patients first Rewards cardiovascular professionals for their commitment to quality, evidence-based care B

2015 Advocacy Priorities

Creating a Value-Driven Health Care System Key 2015 Priorities Ongoing implementation of Medicare quality incentive programs Educate ACC members on value-based payment environment Facilitate chapter involvement in state/local payment model activity Implement ACC-preferred cost and quality measures for CV care Develop specialty payment models

Ensuring Access to Care and CV Practice Stability Key 2015 Priorities Permanent SGR repeal Site of service payment differential GME funding and CV workforce support Protection of IOASE at state and federal level Appropriate payer policies for use of CV services Medical liability reform Narrow networks

Promoting Use of Clinical Data to Improve Care Key 2015 Priorities Implementation of AUC mandate Federal legislative initiatives to support use of registries Ongoing implementation of QCDR program EHR Incentive Program Stage 3; EHR standards and certification Access to claims data

Fostering Research and Innovation in CV Care Key 2015 Priorities Drug safety Drug and device approval 21 st Century Cures Initiative Informed consent Post-market surveillance

Improving Population Health and Preventing CVD Key 2015 Priorities Appropriations for public health and prevention activities Initiatives to reduce and regulate tobacco use and products Chronic disease management and prevention Support for CHD; Implementation of pulse ox screening for CCHD State initiatives for prevention of sudden cardiac death

Engaging Members to Shape Health Policy Key 2014 Priorities PAC review and analysis Facilitate legislator practice visits Connect ACC members with new members of Congress and state legislatures Enhanced member engagement in state capitals Engage chapters and members in value-based payment initiatives Advocacy Ambassadors, Emerging Advocates

Connect With Congress ACCPAC Legislative Conference (Oct. 18 – 20, 2015) Legislator Practice Visits Grassroots Network

Connect With State Lawmakers Chapter advocacy activities Legislator practice visits Lobby days at the state house Grassroots network

Advocacy and Member Sections Advocacy staff liaisons Input to advocacy priorities Expertise to inform policy development