The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced the launch of the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model, a six-year model under the CMS Innovation Center aimed at reducing...more
On May 10, 2024, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) published its Final Rule to implement minimum staffing standards for long-term care (LTC) facilities in the United States. However, as discussed in our...more
The pharmaceutical industry is a critical component of the global economy, impacting public health, national security, and economic stability. Recent developments—including investigations into the national security...more
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Through the issuance of Inauguration Day executive orders, the Trump Administration signaled its apparent intent to tackle drug pricing reforms over the next four years. However, Biden-era policies are likely to limit a...more
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued its long-anticipated final rule clarifying the 60-day overpayment refund obligation (the 60-Day Rule) first established in a 2016 regulation for Medicare Part A and B...more