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This week’s headlines:
Indoor tanning bed labeling legislation introduced, fails to include FDA
reclassification
House and Senate Committees continue working on prescription drug, medical
device legislation
AADA provides comments to the FDA regarding biosimilars
AADA rapid response team convinces Aetna to clarify policy on
accreditation for in-office pathology labs
Dermatology societies to collaboratively share recently approved AUC for
Mohs surgery with payers
Vermont becomes second state in the nation to ban tanning for minors
California patient safety bill moves swiftly through state assembly
Cosmetic tax proposals stripped from California bills
Tanning bill endorsed by Missouri House of Representatives
Mississippi enacts ‘Patient’s Right to Informed Health Care Choices Act’
Maryland enacts board certification disclosure requirements
SkinPAC to host fundraiser in Chicago
Register now for the 2012 AADA Legislative Conference, Sept. 9 – 11,
Washington D.C.
Congressional action
Indoor tanning bed labeling legislation introduced, fails to include FDA
reclassification
On April 19, Sens. Jack Reed (D-R.I.) and Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.)
introduced S. 2301, the Tanning Transparency and Notification Act of 2012
which calls on the FDA to enhance indoor tanning bed labeling requirements
based on recommendations the agency made as a result of the TAN Act of
2006. The AADA has been working closely with Sen. ReedÂ’s office to
introduce a Senate companion bill to H.R. 1676, the Tanning Bed Cancer
Control Act, which calls on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to
reclassify indoor tanning beds, however Sen. Reed introduced his new
Senate legislation removing the AADA-supported FDA reclassification
language and leaving only the enhanced labeling portion of the bill. The
AADA sent a letter to both senators stating the importance of including
language calling on the FDA to reclassify tanning beds, in addition to the
enhanced labeling requirements that, alone, do little to deter the use of
indoor tanning beds.
House and Senate committees continue working on prescription drug, medical
device legislation
The House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Health, Education,
Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee are working on a bipartisan effort to
reauthorize prescription drug and medical device user fee legislation. The
resulting bills are expected to come to the House and Senate floors for
action sometime in June. Both the House and Senate draft bills include
language to address the ongoing prescription drug shortages that
physicians across the country are facing and propose solutions to mitigate
future shortages. Additionally, the Senate HELP Committee version
currently includes legislation (S. 2301) introduced by Sens. Jack Reed
(D-R.I.) and Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.) calling on the FDA to enhance indoor
tanning bed labeling requirements based on the agencyÂ’s recommendations
(see story above). As the Committee process moves forward, the AADA is
monitoring the legislation and urging Congress to also include language
calling on the FDA to reclassify indoor tanning beds.
Federal agency focus
AADA provides comments to the FDA regarding biosimilars
On May 11, the Food and Drug Administration will convene a public hearing
regarding biosimilars. The hearing will include conversations on naming,
labeling, and pharmacovigilance of these new therapies. In anticipation of
the hearing, the AADA has submitted comments to the agency highlighting
our continued concerns regarding naming and pharmacoviligance issues. The
Academy urges the agency to provide unique non-proprietary names for all
biosimilars to reduce any confusion with the reference biologic products.
An update on the May 11 meeting will appear in the next issue of
Dermatology Advocate.
Private payer activity
AADA rapid response team convinces Aetna to clarify policy on
accreditation for in-office pathology labs
Aetna has assured the Academy that dermatology practices with in-office
laboratories will be exempted from a recently announced policy requiring
practices to be both Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)
certified and College of American Pathologists (CAP) accredited to receive
payment for surgical pathology services. The Academy took the lead on this
issue and has been working closely with Aetna since early April to address
concerns about the recent change. As a result, Aetna has agreed that
dermatologists do not need to provide additional accreditation
documentation. Aetna expects to provide written notification to affected
practices in the next few weeks.
Dermatology societies to collaboratively share recently approved AUC for
Mohs surgery with payers
The Academy is collaborating with the American College of Mohs Surgery,
American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Association, and American
Society for Mohs Surgery to engage in an ongoing dialogue with payers
about the recently approved Appropriate Use Criteria for Mohs surgery
(Mohs AUC). Next week, the societies will begin this dialogue by sending a
joint letter to Novitas Solutions, Inc. (aka Highmark Medicare Services,
Inc.) which will provide context for interpreting the Mohs AUC, and
communicate how the Mohs AUC support the clinical indications for Mohs
surgery, which will serve to preserve its use for our patients. This
coordinated effort will help minimize misinterpretation or misuse of the
AUC.
The Mohs AUC have been submitted for publication to the Journal of the
American Academy of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery and are posted to
the AcademyÂ’s website. Members of the Academy and collaborating
organizations are encouraged to review the Mohs AUC and complete the
online survey to provide feedback on what educational resources would be
helpful to them in implementing the Mohs AUC in their practices, and to
provide comments on areas for consideration in future updates of the Mohs
AUC.
State policy roundup
Vermont becomes second state in the nation to ban tanning for minors
On May 2, Vermont became the second state in the nation to prohibit the
use of tanning devices by children and teens under the age of 18. The AADA
and Vermont Dermatological Society (VDS) commended the state legislature
for taking the lead on this important public health issue. Vermont was one
of nearly 25 states considering legislation related to regulation of the
indoor tanning industry and minorsÂ’ access this session, and the second
state after Utah to enact a bill this year. The AADA and VDS hope
VermontÂ’s leadership will serve as a catalyst for other states with
pending legislation that could take action before the end of their 2012
legislative sessions, including Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New York, New
Jersey, Ohio, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania.
California patient safety bill moves swiftly through state assembly
On April 26, the California State Assembly unanimously passed Assembly
Bill 1548, cosponsored by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
Association (ASDSA) and the California Society of Dermatology and
Dermatologic Surgery (CalDerm), by a vote of 71 to zero. The bill, which
the AADA supported via written comments, will now move on to the
California State Senate for further consideration. AB 1548 would increase
financial penalties for corporate practice of medicine. The bill, as
previously reported here, was passed by the full state legislature on two
previous occasions and vetoed by then-Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. This
yearÂ’s legislation has been moving swiftly through the legislative
process. AADA will continue to support ASDSA and CalDerm in this effort.
Cosmetic tax proposals stripped from California bills
Last week, two pieces of legislation were amended to remove language that
would have applied California state sales tax to cosmetic medical
procedures. The AADA and the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
Association jointly commented in opposition to AB 2540 and AB 1963 prior
to hearings in Assembly policy committees last month. The AADA will remain
vigilant with the ASDSA and the California Society of Dermatology and
Dermatologic Surgery to ensure these proposals do not resurface this year.
Tanning bill passes Missouri House of Representatives
On April 30, the Missouri House of Representatives passed House Bill 1475
by a vote of 91 to 56. The legislation would require minors under the age
of 17 to obtain parental consent before using a tanning bed. The bill is
now being sent to the state senate for consideration. The Missouri
Dermatological Society Association (MDSA) has been working tirelessly for
several years, with the support of the AADA, to pass legislation to better
regulate the tanning industry in the state, including provisions related
to minorsÂ’ access. HB 1475 is the first stand-alone bill in two years to
proceed to this point in the legislative process. AADA will continue to
support the efforts of the MSDA on this issue.
Mississippi enacts ‘Patient’s Right to Informed Health Care Choices Act’
On April 18, Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour signed Senate Bill 2670, "The
Patient's Right to Informed Health Care Choices Act." The AADA and the
Mississippi Dermatological Society supported SB 2670 and its companion
bill, House Bill 899, early in the legislative process with written
comments. The legislation is based on the American Medical AssociationÂ’s
model bill on truth in advertising, developed by the Scope of Practice
Partnership, and helps to ensure that patients are promptly and clearly
informed of the actual training and qualifications of their health care
practitioners. The bill requires in part that all advertisements for
health care services are free from deceptive and misleading information
and identify the type of license held by the provider(s). In addition,
health care practitioners are required to post in their office and
affirmatively communicate their specific license to all patients. The new
law is effective July 1.
Maryland enacts board certification disclosure requirements
At the close of the Maryland legislative session last month, the General
Assembly unanimously passed Senate Bill 395 and House Bill 957, requiring
all health occupation boards in the state to submit information to the
legislature by the end of 2012 on exactly what regulations or policies
currently exist for their licensees related to advertising. In addition,
the legislation requires any physician who advertises board certification
to disclose his or her specialty or subspecialty field of certification
and the name of the certifying board. Only physicians with certification
from approved boards will be permitted to advertise board certification.
Gov. OÂ’Malley signed both pieces of legislation on May 2, and the new law
will take effect on Oct. 1.
Political affairs – SkinPAC
SkinPAC to host fundraiser in Chicago
SkinPAC will be having a fundraiser in Chicago on Saturday, May 5, 2012
from 7 to 9 p.m. in a private suite, room 3712, at the Fairmont Hotel.
This reception will coincide with the American College of Mohs Surgery
Annual Meeting, but is not associated with the organization; however Mohs
surgeons have been invited to attend. The event is being hosted by Brett
Coldiron, MD, Brent Moody, MD, and Pat Davey, MD. The host committee is
asking for a $500 contribution to attend the event. Cocktails and hors
dÂ’oeuvres will be served. If you would like to attend, please RSVP to Sam
Hewitt, the AADAÂ’s manager of political affairs, at (202) 712-2609, or by
email at shewitt <@t> aad.org.
SkinPACÂ’s political purpose is to solicit and receive contributions to be
used to make political campaign expenditures to those candidates for
federal elective office, and other federal political committees, who
demonstrate understanding and interest in the views and goals of the
American Academy of Dermatology Association.
Contributions to SkinPAC are not deductible as charitable contributions
for federal income tax purposes. SkinPAC cannot accept contributions from
corporate accounts. All AADA members have the right to refuse to
contribute without reprisal. Federal law prohibits us from accepting
contributions from foreign nationals. Federal law requires us to use our
best efforts to collect and report the name, physical address, occupation,
and the name of the employer of individuals whose contributions exceed
$200 in a calendar year.
Upcoming events
Register now for the 2012 AADA Legislative Conference, Sept 9 – 11,
Washington, D.C.
The AADA is pleased to invite the entire Academy membership to register
for the 2012 Legislative Conference, Sept. 9 – 11 at the Crystal Gateway
Marriott, 10 minutes from the US Capitol. The Legislative Conference is a
unique blend of didactic and interactive advocacy training sessions,
political debate and the direct lobbying of your members of Congress.
Conference attendees learn about critical health policy issues from
national health policy experts, political insiders, and AADA advocacy
leaders. A keynote address will be delivered by former CMS administrator,
Mark McClellan, MD, PhD. However, the most powerful aspect of the
Legislative Conference is your ability to build and strengthen personal
relationships with your members of Congress and their staff.
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language calling on the FDA to reclassify indoor tanning Federal agency focus
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