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Same Day Care Coalition

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

Engaging CMS, Congress, and other stakeholders to protect timely access to coordinated care, support independent physician practices, and advocate for fair and accurate Medicare payment policies, the coalition members include:

  • American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS)
  • American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
  • American Academy of Neurology (AAN)                        
  • American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS)
  • American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
  • American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA)
  • American Medical Group Association (AMGA)
  • Medical Group Management Association (MGMA)
  • American Academy of Dermatology Association (AADA)
  • American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R)
  • American College of Rheumatology (ACR)
  • American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Association (ASDSA)
  • American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS)
  • Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS)
  • American College of Surgeons (ACS)
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.