Standing Together Against Policy Changes: Advocacy Resources for Remedy GPO Members
Dear Valued Remedy GPO Member,
As we enter the new year, it’s crucial to remain informed about the rapidly evolving healthcare landscape and the policies that directly impact our practices and patients. During our recent webinar, we discussed the significant implications of the Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC) policy changes, which will negatively affect all respiratory biologic therapies starting March 1, 2025. These changes threaten physicians’ ability to provide specialized treatments in-office and the accessibility of life-changing therapies for patients.
At Remedy GPO, we are committed to supporting your practice and advocating for the best outcomes for your patients. Today, we’re excited to share a vital new resource that empowers you to make your voice heard and stand against these restrictive changes.
A Powerful Advocacy Tool
The Infusion Providers Alliance has introduced a user-friendly advocacy service designed to amplify your concerns to State and Federal policymakers. By leveraging this platform, you can help safeguard your practice’s ability to provide critical treatments and ensure patients retain access to their medications through their physician’s office.
Here’s how you can take action:
- Visit the advocacy service at www.infusionprovidersalliance.org/contact/.
- Fill out the form with the requested details—it takes just a few minutes.
- Submit your concerns and directly influence policymakers at the State and Federal levels.
This tool is an essential part of a broader strategy to ensure your voice, and the voices of your patients, are heard.
Why Advocacy Matters
Policy changes like these don’t just affect individual practices; they create ripple effects across the entire healthcare ecosystem. Without intervention, patients may face:
- Reduced access to critical therapies.
- Increased out-of-pocket costs for treatments that are redirected to less convenient or more expensive settings.
- Interrupted continuity of care that could compromise treatment outcomes.
Advocating at multiple levels—State, Federal, and directly with health plans—is vital to:
- Preserve the right of physicians to administer in-office biologic therapies.
- Ensure patients maintain control over their healthcare decisions.
- Keep treatment options viable and accessible.
Your voice is an indispensable part of this fight. Together, we can present a united front to protect patient care and sustain the integrity of physician-led practices.
How Remedy GPO Supports You
At Remedy GPO, we recognize the challenges these policy changes bring. Our team remains dedicated to providing you with resources, insights, and support as we navigate this landscape together. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or require assistance using the advocacy service.
Thank you for your continued commitment to patient care excellence and proactive engagement with Remedy GPO. We look forward to working with you to safeguard the future of in-office biologic therapies.
Let’s make our voices heard. Together, we can protect the rights of our practices and the well-being of our patients.
Sincerely,
Rick Wickenhauser
SVP, Remedy GPO