Highlights from the 88th Annual AMCLC & HRS Engagement Overview (June 2011)
The 88th Annual AMCLC, held from May 14-18, 2011, showcased significant discussions by key leaders in radiology, including President Peter Takeyama, MD, and various councilors. Noteworthy highlights include workshops, council meetings, and speakers addressing crucial topics like health care reform and the economics of radiology. Major themes were the anti-self-dealing resolution and the influence of legislative changes on the radiological community. Active participation and visibility in these events were emphasized, showcasing the importance of collaboration and advocacy on Capitol Hill.
Highlights from the 88th Annual AMCLC & HRS Engagement Overview (June 2011)
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2011 ACR AMCLC Briefing for HRS 20 June 2011
88th Annual AMCLC • May 14-18, 2011 • HRS Representation: • President: • Peter Takeyama, MD • Councilors: • Andrew Kayes, MD • Kevin Nakamura, MD
Meeting Highlights • Saturday: • Chapter Leaders’ Workshop • Sunday: • New Councilor Breakfast • Caucuses • Western States • Discussed pertinent resolutions with primary focus on controversial anti-self-dealing resolution proposed by the California Radiological Society.
Meeting Highlights • Sunday (continued) • Convening of ACR Council • Speaker’s report • Presidential Address by James Thrall • Candidate presentations
Meeting Highlights • Monday (continued) • Moreton Lecture • Gail R. Wilensky, Ph.D., Senior Fellow Project Hope • "Health Care Reform and Accountable Care Organizations"
Meeting Highlights • Monday (continued) • Reference Committee Open Sessions
Meeting Highlights • Monday (continued) • Capitol Hill Day Preparation • Keynote by Senator Richard Burr [R-NC]
Meeting Highlights • Tuesday • Special session: Economics • “Who moved my cheese” - Bibb Allen Jr., M.D., FACR, chair of the ACR’s Economics Commission
Meeting Highlights • Tuesday (continued) • Reference Committee reports
Meeting Highlights • Wednesday: Capitol Hill Day • Critical Talking Point: MEDPAC’s push for the MPPR, and the ACR’s opposition of this proposed legislation
Meeting Highlights • Wednesday: Capitol Hill Day • HRS met with aides from: • SEN Inouye’s office • SEN Akaka’s office • REP Hanabusa’s office • REP Hirono’s office
Lessons Learned • Representation at the AMCLC is definitely important, as is visibility • Face time with Kimberly Applegate, 2011-2012 ACR Speaker, who thanked us for reviving the HRS and encouraged our continued participation
Lessons Learned • Knowledge and experience of congressional staffers varies significantly • Some aides are college students, who have very basic understanding of health care policy, others are highly experienced and have advanced degrees, or specialized in handling health care issues • SEN Inouye’s aide is typically a military nurse fellow
Lessons Learned • If you attend a caucus meeting, expect to get charged for breakfast • Either eat, or don’t eat • (apparently a cup of coffee = breakfast at the Western States Caucus)
Lessons Learned • We need to encourage active participation by the RFS, and seek financial aid for resident travelers • Opportunities for poster presentations • Learn about health care policy • See how involved other RFS chapters are in the business of the ACR and ACRA
Conclusion • Outcome of Capitol Hill Day pending • Good feedback from aides, but still awaiting signatures on the “Dear Colleague” letter circulating the Hill
Mahalo! • The 2011 HRS Delegation thanks the society for its support.