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On July 16, 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published its CY 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) Proposed Rule, which includes a sweeping...more
Over the past several years, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has expanded payment for remote monitoring services in an effort to recognize and pay for non-face-to-face services that improve care management...more
Below is Alston & Bird’s Health Care Week in Review, which provides a synopsis of the latest news in health care regulations, notices, and guidance; federal legislation and congressional committee action; reports, studies,...more
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As the life sciences, medtech, and diagnostic industries continue to expand and grow increasingly complex, so does the legal, regulatory, and compliance landscape. To help companies and investors navigate the many evolving...more
Congress and federal agencies often engage in a game, each trying to see what the other is willing to do to achieve a particular policy or outcome. While Congress and federal agencies have unique authorities (legislative...more
This Week in Washington: Congress passes Continuing Resolution to keep the government funded until Nov. 17; CMS announces premium increase for Medicare Advantage plans in FY 2024; HHS releases shutdown contingency plan...more
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This Week in Washington: Congress Passes Appropriations to Fund Government Through Fiscal Year 2023...more
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