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CMS Takes Action to Lower Prescription Drug Prices and Increase Transparency
Today, the Trump Administration finalized improvements to Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D, which provide seniors with medical and prescription drug coverage through competing private insurance plans.
Press releaseMedicare Advantage and Part D Drug Pricing Final Rule (CMS-4180-F)
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule on May 16, 2019 that modernizes and improves the Medicare Advantage and Part D programs. These changes will ensure that patients have greater transparency into the cost of prescription drugs in Part D and will also enable Medicare Advantage plans to negotiate better prices for physician-administered medicines in Part C.
Fact sheetCMS Finalizes Rule to Protect Medicaid Provider Payments
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today released the Medicaid Provider Reassignment Regulation final rule removing a state’s ability to divert portions of Medicaid provider payments to third parties outside of the scope of what the statute allows.
Press releaseCMS Proposes to further strengthen oversight of Accrediting Organizations
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today announced a proposed rule that would assure continued quality and safety in healthcare facilities by requiring greater transparency when ownership changes occur at Accrediting Organizations (AOs).
Press releaseFiscal Year (FY) 2020 Medicare Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) and Long Term Acute Care Hospital (LTCH) Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule and Request for Information
On April 23, 2019, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed a rule that focuses the agency’s efforts on a singular objective: transforming the healthcare delivery system through competition and innovation to provide patients with better value and results.
Fact sheetCMS Advances Agenda to Re-think Rural Health and Unleash Medical Innovation
Proposed changes to Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) and Long-Term Care Hospital (LTCH) Prospective Payment System would improve quality, expand access
Press releaseFiscal Year 2020 Hospice Payment Rate Update Proposed Rule (CMS-1714-P)
On April 19 the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule (CMS-1714-P) that demonstrates continued commitment to strengthening Medicare by better aligning the hospice payment rates with the costs of providing care and increasing transparency so patients can make more informed choices.
Fact sheetProposed Fiscal Year 2020 Payment and Policy Changes for Medicare Skilled Nursing Facilities (CMS-1718-P)
On April 18, 2019, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule [CMS-1718-P] for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 that updates the Medicare payment rates and the quality programs for skilled nursing facilities (SNFs).
Fact sheetCMS Issues Final Rule for the 2020 Annual Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today released the final annual Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for the 2020 benefit year, also known as the 2020 Payment Notice. The rule reduces user fees for plans offered on HealthCare.gov, and encourages the use of lower-cost generic drugs, while improving market stability and consumer choice.
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