On Call, the newsletter of the Alliance of Specialty Medicine, features stories highlighting the work of specialty medicine and our advocacy for healthcare policy which furthers patient access to specialty care. In this edition, we lead off with our endorsement of legislation to address impending cuts in Medicare reimbursement as well as our efforts to reform the existing MACRA law. We also highlight the work of our specialty societies to educate the public on mastectomy options after a breast cancer diagnosis and protect their vision from preventable blindness and vision loss due to retinal disease. One of our specialty docs also shares his experience working with the National Football League to reduce concussions and advance player health and safety. Finally, in our Specialty Spotlight, we highlight the work of the American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) and the value that imagers bring to the cardiovascular ultrasound heart care team. You can access the newsletter by clicking the link below.
