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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. Medicare penalizes 40 hospitals in Florida for patient safety. McLaren is moving east.

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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. CDC scrambles to provide tests and vaccines. Another COVID-19 vaccine, developed by Maryland-based Novavax, approved for U.S.

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Health Provider News – November 11, 2022

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Physician leaders balk at Medicare 4.48% physician fee cut. Waterbury Woman Who Created False COVID-19 Vaccine Records is Sentenced. Bright Health exiting Florida Medicare Advantage market. in prescription drug pricing case. Wilson hospital again facing federal threat to end Medicare contract.

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News & World Report’s 2023-2024 Best Children’s Hospitals list Texas medical office building acquired for $24.6M

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