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Medicare Payment Advisory Commission Discusses Drugs and 340B Hospital Payments

On April 12, 2024, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) met to discuss work for their June 2024 report on drugs and 340B hospital paymentsThe June report contains recommendations and research on where Medicare should go in the future – and is usually filled with new ideas and innovations. 

Medicare Payment Advisory Commission Discusses Telehealth, Inpatient Rehab and Physician Payments

On April 11, 2024, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) met to discuss work for their June 2024 report and beyond.  The June report contains recommendations and research on where Medicare should go in the future – and is usually filled with new ideas and innovations.

CMS Proposes FY 2025 Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Rule

On April 10, 2024, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released their proposed Inpatient Hospital payment rule for FY 2025.   The proposed changes are a mixed bag for the nation’s inpatient hospitals and some of the provisions will need to be monitored before the rule is finalized.   

 

Senate Finance Committee Discusses Improving SUD Care in Federal Health Programs

On April 9, 2024, the Senate Finance Health Subcommittee held a roundtable discussion entitled, “Closing Gaps in the Care Continuum: Opportunities to Improve Substance Use Disorder Care in the Federal Health Programs.” The meeting touched on several topics within the subject of SUD care including access to medication assisted treatment, Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement of SUD care, and the need for evidence-based care.

House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee Reviews Medicaid Legislation

On April 30, 2024, the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee held a hearing entitled “Legislative Proposals to Increase Medicaid Access and Improve Program Integrity.” This hearing featured a discussion of several bills related to the Medicaid program. 

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