March 24, 2023

ACP Advocate

Administration news

Provisions in President Biden's Proposed 2024 Budget Align With ACP Policies

Budget focuses on keeping Medicare solvent without lowering benefits or raising patient costs.


Congressional News and Perspective

ACP Expresses Support for Legislation That Protects Abortion-Related Health Data

The SAFER Health Act strengthens current privacy laws to ensure abortion-related health data cannot be shared without patient consent.


ACP to U.S. Senate: Here's How to Bolster the Health Care Workforce

In a statement to the Senate HELP Committee, ACP made several arguments for expansion and funding of federal programs that strengthen the physician workforce.


In Case You Missed It

Deadline Extended: Take Action to Tell FTC How Non-Compete Clauses Harm Health Care

ACP has commented on a proposed regulation from The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) banning non-compete clauses in some employment contracts, including those that prevent doctors from working for nearby competitors. ACP also is urging members to submit their own comments on the proposed rule.

Visit ACP's Legislative Action Center to learn more and to take action. A sample letter has been provided for your convenience that can be submitted electronically through our grassroots platform. The deadline to submit comments on the proposed regulation is April 19th.


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