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CMS Finalizes Updates to the Prescription Creditable Coverage Methodology Determination

In April 2025, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) issued multiple pieces of guidance related to Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage, including the Final CY 2026 Part D Redesign Program Instructions....more

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Biden Administration Issues Final Reg on Mental Health Parity Requirements

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Biden Administration Issues Final Reg on Mental Health Parity Requirements McDermott+ is pleased to bring you Regs & Eggs, a weekly Regulatory Affairs blog by Jeffrey Davis. Click here to subscribe to future blog posts....more

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On the Basis of Sex… Discrimination in Group Health Plans and What Employers Should Know

In just a few days’ time, recently promulgated federal final rules addressing sex-based nondiscrimination in the administration of health care benefits have created a flurry of healthcare industry activity. The angst arises...more

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CMS Publishes Final Rule Regarding CMPs for Late Reporting by Medicare Secondary Payers

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On October 11, 2023, CMS published a final rule (the Final Rule) regarding how and when CMS will impose civil monetary penalties (CMPs) for Medicare secondary payers (MSPs) that untimely report required information. The Final...more

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Departments Roll Back Enforcement Discretion in New Guidance on Transparency in Coverage Rules.

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Well, it was good while it lasted. On September 27th, the Departments issued new FAQs regarding implementation of provisions of The Transparency in Coverage Final Rules (TiC Final Rules). ...more

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Gag Clauses – New Guidance and Litigation Will Inform Compliance

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Certain provisions of the Transparency in Coverage Final Regulations and the Consolidated Appropriation Act, 2021 (“CAA”) require group health plans and/or their vendors to report information to federal agencies. On December...more

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Transparency in Coverage Final Rule Took Effect on July 1

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Transparency in Coverage Final Rule took effect on July 1, following a six-month delay in implementation to allow payers to come into compliance....more

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CMS Finalizes Hospital Price Transparency Requirements, Disclosure of Negotiated Rates

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On November 15, the Trump Administration released a final rule requiring hospitals to publicly disclose hospital charges, including negotiated prices with third-party payers by January 1, 2021. We outline key considerations...more

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Health Law Insights Newsletter - Issue 13

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McCarter & English, LLP’s Health Care Group presents Issue 13 of the Health Law Insights, which discusses the latest legal issues in the health care industry. - Failure to Update Business Associate Agreement Results in...more

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