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CMS Statement on Current Status of Blood Tests for Organ Transplant Rejection
Statement: Patients with transplanted hearts, lungs, or kidneys who meet Medicare’s local coverage criteria can continue to access blood tests used to monitor for organ transplantation when ordered by their doctors. In March 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS), through its Read more about CMS Statement on Current Status of Blood Tests for Organ Transplant Rejection
CMS Round Up
CMS Roundup (Feb. 23, 2024)
Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) provides an at-a-glance summary of news from around the agency. CMS Releases Vaccine Toolkit of Vaccine Coverage and Administration for Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program Individuals February 12: CMS released a vaccine toolkit Read more about CMS Roundup (Feb. 23, 2024)
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CMS Issues Additional Guidance on Program to Allow People with Medicare to Pay Out-of-Pocket Prescription Drug Costs in Monthly Payments
The Inflation Reduction Act’s Medicare Prescription Payment Plan will allow people to pay Medicare Part D out-of-pocket costs over the course of the year starting in 2025 Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the second part of draft guidance for the Medicare Read more about CMS Issues Additional Guidance on Program to Allow People with Medicare to Pay Out-of-Pocket Prescription Drug Costs in Monthly Payments
CMS Round Up
CMS Roundup (Feb. 9, 2024)
Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) provides an at-a-glance summary of news from around the agency. CMS Posts Transcripts from 10 Patient-Focused Listening Sessions for the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program February 1: CMS posted transcripts from 10 patient-focused Read more about CMS Roundup (Feb. 9, 2024)
Fact Sheets
Accrediting Organization Proposed Rule Fact Sheet
Strengthening CMS Oversight of Accrediting Organizations Each year, Accrediting Organizations (AOs) with a CMS-approved program survey over 9,000 accredited health care providers and suppliers participating in the Medicare/Medicaid program for compliance with health and safety requirements. These Read more about Accrediting Organization Proposed Rule Fact Sheet
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