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Protecting Medicare Patients’ Access to Comprehensive, Coordinated Care

The Same Day Care Coalition is a broad alliance of national physician organizations representing primary care physicians, medical specialists, and surgical specialists.

Coalition Members

The coalition engages with CMS, Congress, and other stakeholders to protect timely access to coordinated care, support independent physician practices, and advance fair and accurate Medicare payment policies. Coalition members include:

  • American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS)

  • American Academy of Dermatology Association (AADA)

  • American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)

  • American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R)

  • American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS)

  • American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)

  • American Cochlear Implant (ACI) Alliance 

  • American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS)

  • American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

  • American College of Surgeons (ACS)

  • American Gastrointestinal Association

  • American Medical Group Association (AMGA)

  • American Osteopathic Association (AOA)

  • American Parkinson Disease Association

  • American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA)

  • American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Association (ASDSA)

  • American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

  • American Society of Breast Surgeons (ASBrS)

  • American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery (ASCRS)

  • American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)

  • American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS)

  • Coalition of State Rheumatology Organizations (CSRO)

  • Cornea Society 

  • Emergency Department Practice Management Association (EDPMA)

  • Head & Neck Cancer Alliance

  • Medical Group Management Association (MGMA)

  • Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS)
Protecting Medicare Patients’ Access

What the Coalition Is Working to Protect

The Same Day Care Coalition is working with CMS, Congress, and other stakeholders to ensure Medicare payment policies:

Preserve Timely Access

Preserve timely access to high-quality, coordinated care in communities across the country.

Support Comprehensive Care

Allow physicians to provide medically necessary evaluation and treatment during a single patient visit.

Protect Patient Choice

Protect independent physician practices that expand patient choice and deliver efficient, community-based care.

Reflect Clinical Evidence

Are supported by sound clinical evidence and accurately reflect the work required to care for Medicare beneficiaries.