Challenges CBP Analysis In a letter to Senate Finance Committee Chair Max Baucus (D-Mont.) and ranking member Charles Grassley (R-Iowa), the ACC last week advocated for the inclusion of legislation encouraging the adoption of e-prescribing in the Medicare reform package currently under consideration. The letter offered seven recommendations to lawmakers on what should be included in e-prescribing legislation. For example, the College supports e-prescribing legislation that creates a reasonable date-certain, to be no later than Dec. 31, 2011, to require physician e-prescribing, allowing for the finalization of standards and transition for physician compliance. In addition, the letter states the ACC's opposition to punitive measures for nonuse of the technology. To view a copy of the letter, click here. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The American College of Cardiology’s (ACC) 2008 Legislative Conference will take place Sept. 14-16 at the Fairmont Hotel in Washington, D.C. We hope you will take advantage of this opportunity to help educate Congress about the important work the ACC is doing in the areas of Medicare reform, healthy system reform and research and prevention. With your participation, this year’s conference will be better than ever. We hope to see you in September! For more information on ACC's Advocacy efforts, E-Mail or call 1-800-435-9203.