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Advocacy in action. SCAI recently submitted comments on the FY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, advocating for policies that support interventional cardiologists and the patients they serve.

Learn more about our work on your behalf ➡️ https://ow.ly/8cNO50ZOSij

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September 23, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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"Wound to Amputation" — How Insurance Companies Are Dictating the Clinical Care of Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia ➡️ https://www.scai.org/media-center/news-and-articles/wound-amputation-how-insurance-companies-are-dictating-clinical-care

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April 18, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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Share your feedback on the upcoming SCAI Position Statement on Procedural Volume Reporting Requirements in ABIM Continuing Certification for #InterventionalCardiology.

Review the draft and comment by September 18 ➡️ https://scai.org/new-statement-public-comment

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September 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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🩺 SCAI has submitted comments to the FTC opposing non-compete clauses in physician employment agreements. When physicians are restricted, patients lose access to necessary care.

Read the full comments to learn more ➡️ https://ow.ly/Zvbh50Xosh6

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November 10, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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🚨 SCAI and 8 other leading societies are call for safer fluoroscopy labs. The new ALARA+ framework reduces radiation exposure and orthopedic strain for care teams delivering lifesaving procedures.

Learn more ➡️ https://ow.ly/5Y4z50Ywkpg

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March 24, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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A huge thank you to Reps. Gus Bilirakis and Cherfilus-McCormick for their bipartisan leadership on legislative solutions to address this critical healthcare issue and to our patient advocates for sharing their experience with peripheral artery disease 📹 youtu.be/DcHh8geruG8

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Bipartisan Members of Congress Relaunch Congressional Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Caucus
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February 11, 2026 at 10:30 PM
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⏰ Last chance to weigh in: Public comment closes Sept. 18 on SCAI’s Position Statement on Procedural Volume Reporting Requirements in ABIM Continuing Certification for #InterventionalCardiology.

Review share your feedback ➡️ https://scai.org/new-statement-public-comment

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September 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule Released

The proposed rule once again includes cuts to physician payment. Read about the proposed changes that most affect interventional cardiology ➡️ https://ow.ly/sOiV50ZowZL

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July 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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📢 CMS is accepting comments on the proposed #TAVR National Coverage Determination. SCAI has created a template to help you share how the proposal could affect your patients and practice.

Submit your comments by July 15 ➡️ https://ow.ly/6Ew850ZlP3O

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July 9, 2026 at 12:01 PM
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🚨 The House Approp. Comm. unanimously rejected CMS funding for the WISeR model and similar proposals that would add prior authorization to Medicare.

SCAI joined coalition advocacy efforts opposing this CMS program.

Read more ➡️ https://ow.ly/KU3n50ZavC7

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June 17, 2026 at 5:01 PM
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📢 CMS has released its Proposed Decision Memo for the #TAVR NCD, opening a public comment period through July 15. Learn about the proposed changes ➡️ https://www.scai.org/media-center/news-and-articles/proposed-tavr-ncd-released-key-changes-and-next-steps

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June 16, 2026 at 5:05 PM
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🗓️ Coming up in one week! Join us on June 2 at 6 pm ET for a virtual Town Hall on CMS' reconsideration of the #TAVR National Coverage Determination (NCD) and take part in this important policy discussion. 

Register ➡️ https://scaipro.scai.org/URL/TAVR-Town-Hall

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May 26, 2026 at 12:01 PM
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👏 SCAI praises CMS Admin. Oz and the newly announced coalition of 29 health care organizations committed to reforming the prior authorization process. This is an important step toward reducing barriers that delay life-saving care.

Read more ➡️ https://ow.ly/42cv50Z0oHS

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May 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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📣 SCAI President J. Dawn Abbott, MD, MSCAI, released a statement this week welcoming the resumption of visa processing for international medical graduate physicians. 🩺🌎

Read the statement ➡️ https://ow.ly/xxMR50YWtls

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May 12, 2026 at 12:01 PM
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📰 SCAI joined a coalition letter addressing barriers preventing international medical graduates, students, resident physicians, researchers, fellows, and physicians from entering or remaining lawfully in the U.S. to continue training and practice ➡️ https://ow.ly/XgUV50YKyA6

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April 19, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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💪ICs face real occupational risks, including radiation exposure and orthopedic strain. During our #SCAIHatDay campaign, we’re advocating for safer working conditions.
SCAI President Srihari Naidu, MD, MSCAI, shares more on this topic.🎥

Learn about Hat Day➡️ scai.org/hatday

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March 30, 2026 at 5:02 PM
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⏰ Just 1 month until #SCAIHatDay! Stenty can’t wait to see everyone showing off their hats in Montreal. 🎩💙

Get yours today and get ready to celebrate everything that makes being an IC special ➡️ https://scai.org/hatday

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March 23, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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🤔 What does #PatientAdvocacy mean to you? Share a picture wearing your SCAI hat let us know how you advocate for your patients. 👥

Learn more ways to take action➡️ https://scai.org/hatday

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March 21, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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🏛 SCAI members are wearing their hats and heading to Capitol Hill during SCAI Hill Day in conjunction with #CRT26! They’ll meet with members of Congress to advocate for #InterventionalCardiology policies.

Learn more about #SCAIHillDay➡️ https://ow.ly/wS7s50Yrm0b

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March 9, 2026 at 8:10 PM
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📈#PAD is gaining attention through the new Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026. SCAI and the PAD Working Group are collaborating with the CMS, CDC, and HRSA to expand education, improve early detection, and reduce amputations.

Learn more➡️ https://ow.ly/CBLL50Ym9Bo

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March 3, 2026 at 6:01 PM
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This #AmericanHeartMonth, the #PAD Pulse Alliance supported the bipartisan relaunch of the Congressional PAD Caucus. PAD affects 10M+ Americans and is a leading cause of preventable amputations.
Watch highlights 📹 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tr-YvZXtnwc

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Congressional Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Caucus Relaunched with Bipartisan Support
The PAD Pulse Alliance and SCAI were proud to support the bipartisan relaunch of the Congressional Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Caucus, hosted by caucus c...
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February 27, 2026 at 7:01 PM
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🫀This #AmericanHeartMonth, we are spotlighting two bipartisan solutions that could save limbs and lives for patients with #PAD. Early detection + faster access to breakthrough devices = better outcomes. 🦵

Learn more in our press release➡️ https://ow.ly/H4U550YhLLg

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February 23, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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💼 Calling all interventional cardiologists! Only 1 week left to RSVP for SCAI’s Capitol Hill Advocacy Day at #CRT2026. Make an impact on health policy and funding priorities that matter most.

Learn more and join us in Washington, DC on March 9➡️ https://ow.ly/i07150Y93zE

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February 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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🏛️Today, SCAI and #cardiology leaders joined Congress for a briefing to relaunch the Congressional PAD Caucus, focused on increasing peripheral artery disease education, awareness, and treatment across America. Learn more about the briefing ⬇️ www.scai.org/media-center...

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February 11, 2026 at 10:28 PM
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👏 SCAI applauds the enactment of the Accelerating Kids’ Access to Care Act, a bipartisan win that removes red tape and expands access to life-saving, out-of-state specialty care for children with complex and #congenital conditions.

Learn more➡️ https://ow.ly/JCun50Y9A4A

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February 6, 2026 at 6:02 PM