Published on January 15, 2025
The Latest in ASTCT Advocacy: January 2025
by ASTCT Advocacy Update
ASTCT Comment Letter to CMS on Caregiver Rule Submitted
ASTCT submitted comments and codes to CMS as part of the Interim Final OPPS Rule for Caregiver Training Services (CTS). ASTCT continues to advocate for caregiver training services as those are critical for clinically complex episodes of care like SCT and CAR-T.
Read the CMS-1809-P: Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Systems comment letter to learn more.
Read the Comment Letter
ASTCT Joins White House Efforts on Cell and Gene Therapy
ASTCT leadership attended the White House Cell and Gene Therapy Forum on January 8 in Washington, DC. ASTCT is grateful for the opportunity to join the efforts of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy in navigating the challenges and opportunities in cell and gene therapy.
As a Society, we value and support innovation and continue to advocate for research funding in this field. ASTCT is committed to leading efforts and allocating resources to address these issues. Read our full statement of intent.
Read the Statement of Intent.
Mark Your Calendars for the 2025 ASTCT Committee on Government Relations Spotlight Session
Mark your calendars!
Join us for ASTCT's Government Relations Spotlight Session titled "Inside the Administration - Insight into the Federal Government and How We Can Make a Lasting Impact" at the 2025 Tandem Meetings of ASTCT and CIBMTR in Honolulu, Hawaii.
This 90-minute session will take place on Friday, February 14, from 1:30 – 3:00 pm HST and will feature a panel discussion on the best ways to become an effective advocate at the federal level.
Click here to learn more about the session, and register now for the 2025 Tandem Meetings.
New Year, New Congress
On Friday, January 3, 2025, the new 119th Congress convened on Capitol Hill, with a shift in power where Republicans are taking control of both the House and Senate with President-elect Donald Trump being sworn in on January 20. Even with the shift in power, there is a very narrow margin with many members leaving for positions in the Administration. Both chambers are currently in the process of electing leadership roles and approving their rules and committee assignments, respectively. As the new year and new Congress kicks off, we will be tracking the latest in legislative and regulatory changes. ASTCT will continue to advocate for patient’s access to care, innovation in the field, and support for research funding. All of our legislative and regulatory activity can be tracked here.
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