Graduate Medical Education
ACOI Joins With Others to Advance Graduate Medical EducationThe ACOI joined with over 70 other health care organizations representing physicians, hospitals, and medical schools in a request sent to the House of Representatives and the US Senate asking for support of the “Community and Rural Medical Residency Preservation Act” (H.R. 4403 / S. 2071) on June 27. The legislation would counter recent administrative actions taken by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Non-hospital ambulatory training for residents has become an integral part of the medical education process. In recent years, CMS has acted in opposition to congressional intent and increased barriers to educational opportunities in non-hospital settings. H.R. 4403 and S. 2071 would establish in statute, clear and concise guidance on the use of ambulatory sites in teaching programs and reaffirm congress’ interest to promote quality medical education. For more information on this important legislation you may contact Tim McNichol at tmcnichol@acoi.org or by calling toll-free 1-800-327-5183.