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CMS Releases Guidance on Implementation of Rebate Programs for Certain Medicare Part B and Part D Drugs

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The Rebate Programs are administered as part of the prescription drug affordability provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act (the “IRA”), which is aimed at “lower[ing] out-of-pocket drug costs for people with Medicare and improv[ing] the sustainability of the Medicare program for current and future generations.” [1]

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Health Provider News – February 18, 2022

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13-year Medicare payment dispute will return to HHS, court rules. CMS may now enforce its COVID-19 vaccination policy for healthcare workers in all 50 states. CMS responds to states seeking vaccination mandate waivers. Despite slight decrease in COVID cases, high transmission rate continues. The future St.

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Hall Render’s Health Provider News – February 25, 2022

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No COVID-19 boosters for 70% of nursing home staffs, AARP says. The 55 hospitals penalized by Medicare 8 years straight over patient complications. Contract Nurse Agencies Are Making Big Money in the Age of COVID-19. Colorado recording fewer than 1,000 COVID cases per day for first time since August.

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Health Provider News – July 22, 2022

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CMS releases Medicare OPPS and ASC proposed rule. Covid-19 public health emergency extended in the US. Long Beach Memorial avoids losing Medicare funding after serious patient care lapses. Monkeypox vaccines distributed to health departments in Philly, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware amid rise in cases.

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Health Provider News – November 11, 2022

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Physician leaders balk at Medicare 4.48% physician fee cut. Supreme Court Weighs Whether Medicaid Residents Can Sue State-Owned Nursing Homes. Arkansas governor announces rural health coverage with Medicaid program. CMS Approves Arkansas Medicaid Waiver to Address SDOH. in prescription drug pricing case.

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Greenwich Hospital Ribbon Cutting Celebrates Opening of New Pediatric Ambulatory Surgery Center Hartford HealthCare names Joanne Berger-Sweeney new board chair What changes did CT make to its Medicaid program in 2023? too much.

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Ezequiel Molina targets expansion of Piedmont’s heart transplant system Grady Health System’s Cole Tatman set the tone for calm in Burn Unit Northside Hospital emergency specialist Trystan Drummond has ‘uncanny’ ability to solve problems, move forward Wellstar Health System to open center for $100M innovation fund in Atlanta Wellstar, Northeast Georgia (..)