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Regulatory Update – Week of June 10, 2024
New MedPAC report, MA star ratings mulligan, and Congress keeps busy…
Regulatory Update – Week of June 3, 2024
This week features zombie cicadas, drug shortages, and some surprising placeholders being set by members of Congress who don’t plan to be around next year.
Regulatory Update – Week of May 27, 2024
DC-types thinking big thoughts on healthcare just in time for the Trump hush money verdict. Cue the clowns!
Doc Pay Reform is Heating Up…No Really!
A few weeks ago, we reported that the publication of the Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) proposed rule, and specifically CMS’s big reveal of its mandatory Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM) payment proposal, would awaken some of the physician payment policy wonks from a briefer than usual slumber. These past few weeks have shown signs of life, even in some unexpected places.
Regulatory Update – Week of May 20, 2024
This week, the Wall St. Journal predicts the end of the gravy train for MA plans, while Congress (and FDA finally) turn their attention to clinical trials, among other health priorities.
Regulatory Update – Week of May 13, 2024
A relatively quiet week as Congress gears up to possibly consider some major health priorities this year.
Regulatory Update – Week of May 6, 2024
We see our first glimpse of guidance implementing the second round of drug price negotiations as the Administration seeks to shore up its healthcare legacy ahead of election deadlines.
Regulatory Update – Week of April 29, 2024
This week, legislators have been preoccupied with appropriations deadlines while the FDA plans to hold a meeting about whether or not they have too many meetings.
Regulatory Update – Week of April 22, 2024
This week site neutral payment policy wins some important allies while others look to keep health care quality, PBM reform, MA marketing rules, and data sharing concerns relevant.
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