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Statements by CMS Leadership on Historic Announcement of First Selected Drugs for Medicare Drug Price Negotiation

For the first time, Medicare is able to directly negotiate the prices of prescription drugs due to President Biden’s lower cost prescription drug law, the Inflation Reduction Act. Today, leaders of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the following statements on the historic Read more about Statements by CMS Leadership on Historic Announcement of First Selected Drugs for Medicare Drug Price Negotiation
CMS Round Up

CMS Roundup (Aug. 25, 2023)

Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) provides an at-a-glance summary of news from around the agency. CMS Releases Tools for Partners to Use to Reach Children and Families on Medicaid Renewals — Including Strategies for Keeping Them Covered August 11: CMS is leading a call to Read more about CMS Roundup (Aug. 25, 2023)
Press Releases

Medicare Shared Savings Program Saves Medicare More Than $1.8 Billion in 2022 and Continues to Deliver High-quality Care

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced today that the Medicare Shared Savings Program saved money for Medicare while continuing to support high-quality care. Specifically, the program saved Medicare $1.8 billion in 2022 compared to spending targets for the year. This marks the Read more about Medicare Shared Savings Program Saves Medicare More Than $1.8 Billion in 2022 and Continues to Deliver High-quality Care
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CMS Issues Draft Guidance on New Program to Allow People with Medicare to Pay Out-of-Pocket Prescription Drug Costs in Monthly Payments

New Medicare Prescription Payment Plan will help people pay Medicare Part D costs over the year instead of all at once Read more about CMS Issues Draft Guidance on New Program to Allow People with Medicare to Pay Out-of-Pocket Prescription Drug Costs in Monthly Payments
Fact Sheets

Anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act: Update on CMS Implementation

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 was signed into law on August 16, 2022. The new law provides meaningful financial relief for millions of people with Medicare by improving access to affordable treatments and strengthening the Medicare Program both now and in the long run. The law makes Read more about Anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act: Update on CMS Implementation
News Alert

CMS Announces Resources and Flexibilities to Assist with the Public Health Emergency in Hawaii Due to Recent Wildfires

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced today additional resources and flexibilities available in response to the recent wildfires in the State of Hawaii. CMS is working closely with Hawaii to put these flexibilities in place to ensure those affected by these wildfires have Read more about CMS Announces Resources and Flexibilities to Assist with the Public Health Emergency in Hawaii Due to Recent Wildfires