STS consistently provides feedback to federal agencies and members of Congress on pending legislation, and stands with fellow organizations in support of action that improve care for patients treated by cardiothoracic surgeons, their teams, and their practices. See the latest comment letters here:

Coverage, Reimbursement, and Coding

STS comments on the Fiscal Year 2024 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) Proposed Rule (June 9)​

Joint Comments to United Health Care on Transcatheter Heart Valve Procedure Coverage (March 15)

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

STS Comments to AHRQ on Impact of Healthcare Algorithms on Racial and Ethnic Disparities (March 8)

Health Research

Coalition Letter to House Backing Increased AHRQ Funding (March 8)

Interoperability and Clinician-Led Databases

​​​​​​STS comments to FDA Highlight Role of Clinician-led Databases in Clinical Evidence (January 5)   

Patient Health and Access to Care

STS comments to CMS in Support of Prior Authorization Reforms (February 13)

STS comments to CMS in Support of Fast, Transparent Prior Authorization Decisions (March 8)

STS letter to the US Senate in Support of The Prevent Blood Loss with Emergency Equipment Act

Tobacco

Coalition Letter in Support of Ban on Menthol Cigarettes, Flavored Cigars (February 21) 

Coalition Letter in Support of Prohibiting Smoking in VA Facilities (March 3)

Coalition Letter to Congress Urging Funding for CDC’s Office on Smoking and Health (March 9)

Workforce

Coalition letter in support of the Resident Education Deferred Interest (REDI) Act (S. 704/H.R. 1202)

STS Comments to PCORI on strengthening the Health Care Workforce (March 17)

STS Comments to Senate on strengthening the Health Care Workforce (March 20)

STS Comments to FTC in Support of Prohibiting Non-Compete Clauses (March 20)