Federal Legislation & Regulations

At SGIM, we believe in the power of collective advocacy. Our endeavors in navigating federal legislative and regulatory landscapes underscore our commitment to shaping policies that align with our members' values and the broader good of healthcare. See how we're making a difference together.

SGIM Budget Committee Hearing Statement on How Primary Care Improves Health Care Efficiency - March 2024

SGIM Letter to Congress to Avert Physician Pay Cuts - December 2023

SGIM Comments on Improving Access to Healthcare Services in Rural and Underserved Areas - October 2023

SGIM Comments on CMS Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule -September 2023

Stakeholder Letter to Senate Appropriations Regarding USPSTF - July 2023

SGIM Submits Outside Witness Testimony – May 2024

SGIM provided outside witness testimony to the Senate Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS) for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Labor-HHS appropriations bill. Our letter (1) highlights our appropriations priorities related to funding for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, the National Institutes of Health, and the Health Resources and Services Administration Title VII Health Professions Workforce Programs; and (2) calls for the adoption of report language aimed at recruiting and retaining primary care physicians.