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Study: U.S. experiences rapid growth in specialty drug spending
Specialty drugs more than doubled as a share of retail fills for the overall U.S. population between 2010 and 2017, according to a study using various sources and published in Health Affairs, growing from 1% to 2.3%.
CMS announces Direct Contracting Model participants, updates resources
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation Oct. 30 announced the participation of 51 Direct Contracting Entities in the implementation period of the Global and Professional Options of the Direct Contracting Model.
CMS approves Georgia request for 1332 State Relief and Empowerment waiver
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nov. 1 approved Georgia’s waiver allowing the state to forgo a government-run website to help individuals enroll in coverage, instead relying on private brokers and insurers.
AHA comments on CMS’ proposed revision to definition of ‘reasonable and necessary’ for purposes of Medicare coverage determinations
The AHA provided comments on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ proposed revision to the definition of “reasonable and necessary” for purposes of Medicare coverage determinations.
Second part of advance notice for 2022 Medicare Advantage, Part D released early due to COVID-19 uncertainty
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Oct. 30 released Part II of the calendar year 2022 Medicare Advantage and Part D Advance Notice.
HHS, DOD invest to expand U.S. COVID-19 test production
The departments of Health and Human Services and Defense this weekend announced a pair of contracts to expand domestic COVID-19 testing capacity.
Federal government moves to halt mailed harmful products from entering U.S.
The Food and Drug Administration, Customs and Border Protection, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement Oct. 30 announced a memorandum of understanding to maximize inspection and detection capabilities in order to prevent harmful products from entering the U.S. through international mail facilities.
AHA urges CMS to withdraw CoP on COVID-19 data reporting requirements
The AHA urged the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to immediately withdraw the new condition of participation that threatens to expel hospitals from the Medicare program if they fail to comply with “frequently changing and confusing” COVID-19 data collection efforts.
Hospitals must apply by Nov. 6 to receive next distribution of COVID-19 provider relief funds
Friday, Nov. 6, is the deadline by which providers must apply to receive a portion of $20 billion in funds that will be distributed from the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund.
HHS issues clarification to Provider Relief Fund reporting requirements
The Department of Health and Human Services issued a clarification to its Oct. 22 reporting requirements for providers that received Provider Relief Fund payments.