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Shari Erickson

@sericksonacp.bsky.social
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Chief Advocacy Officer and SVP, Governmental Affairs & Public Policy at the American College of Physicians Reposts not endorsements. Opinions are my own.

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Shari Erickson @sericksonacp.bsky.social · 10/01/2025
Advocacy Year in Review: ACP Recounts 2024 Advocacy Victories www.acponline.org/advocacy/acp...
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Shari Erickson @sericksonacp.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
We need your involvement more than ever now! immattersacp.org/archives/202...
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The power of purple in a divided electorate
ACP encourages continued involvement in advocacy even during times with a highly divided electorate.
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Shari Erickson @sericksonacp.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
@acpimphysicians.bsky.social is asking members to urge the new Congress to pass legislation that addresses Medicare physician payment cuts, extends #telehealth flexibilities long-term, and reforms the prior authorization process. www.votervoice.net/ACPONLINE/Ca...
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Urge Congress to Prioritize Health Care Issues
As a new Congress convenes, ACP is asking ACP members to urge their members of Congress to prioritize health care and pass legislation that addresses Medicare physician payment cuts, extends telehealt...
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Shari Erickson @sericksonacp.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
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Internal Medicine Physicians Stress the Need for Congress to Approve Funding to Preserve Patient Access and Improve Affordability | ACP Online
Statement attributable to: Isaac O. Opole, MBChB, PhD, MACP President, American College of Physicians WASHINGTON December 19, 2024 – With the looming Dec. 20 deadline for Congress to approve an extens...
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Shari Erickson @sericksonacp.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
The CR is far from perfect, but it does contain a number of things good for IM physicians, including: - 2.5% payment increase for Medicare PFS - this does NOT cover the full 2.83% cut, but helps - 3.53% bonus for APMs - 2-year ext of telehealth flexibilities - PBM reform Members should vote YES!
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Shari Erickson @sericksonacp.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
Great meeting today in @acpimphysicians.bsky.social DC office with @herbconaway, an internal medicine physician and Congressman-elect (NJ-03)! We look forward to working with you in the 119th Congress!
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Shari Erickson @sericksonacp.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
It is critical that Congress act by the end of this year to pass prior authorization reform! #patientsbeforepaperwork www.acponline.org/advocacy/acp...
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As End of Year Approaches, ACP Urges Congress to Pass Prior Authorization Reform Legislation | ACP Online
The Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act enhances elements of a final rule mandating Medicare Advantage plans expedite the prior authorization process
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Shari Erickson @sericksonacp.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
Millions of people will notice if the premium tax credits are not extended or made permanent! It is critical that Congress take action here. www.vox.com/policy/38742...
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Health care costs could spike for millions of families
America’s fragmented safety net makes it easy for cuts to go unnoticed.
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Shari Erickson @sericksonacp.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Playing the long game for budget, physician fee reforms | I.M. Matters from ACP immattersacp.org/archives/202...
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Playing the long game for budget, physician fee reforms
At a time of significant political polarization, funding the government becomes critical and difficult.
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Shari Erickson @sericksonacp.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
Internal Medicine Physicians Stress the Importance of Vaccines and Evidence-Based Public Health Policies | ACP Online acponline.org/acp-newsroom...
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Internal Medicine Physicians Stress the Importance of Vaccines and Evidence-Based Public Health Policies | ACP Online
Statement attributable to: Isaac O. Opole, MBChB, PhD, MACPPresident, American College of Physicians
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