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McDermott+ Check-Up – July 18, 2025

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THIS WEEK’S DOSE - - OBBBA implementation begins. While the administration focuses on implementing the new law, some lawmakers are already discussing adjustments to health provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act...more

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Marketplace Integrity And Affordability Rule Proposed

On March 10, 2025, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed a rule that in many respects reverts to pre-Biden administration rules and definitions for health care marketplaces across the country. The...more

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The Future of Medicare Advantage: Q&A with McDermott+’s Lynn Nonnemaker

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A few weeks ago, Regs & Eggs provided insights into Medicare Advantage (MA), the private insurance option under Medicare, and explored both short- and long-term actions that the Trump administration could take to modify MA...more

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PBM Policy and Legislative Update — Winter 2025

The PBM regulatory landscape is rapidly evolving at both federal and state levels, making it critical for our clients involved in the PBM space to stay apprised of developments in the industry as they happen. Our team...more

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Outlook for Medicare Advantage Under the Trump Administration

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Medicare Advantage (MA), the private insurance option under Medicare, is one of many policy areas that will garner great attention in 2025 and beyond under the incoming Trump Administration. We recently released our 2025...more

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Federal Regulatory Update: CMS Releases CY 2026 Advance Notice for Medicare Advantage and Part D Programs

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued the Calendar Year (CY) 2026 Advance Notice, proposing updates to payment policies for Medicare Advantage (MA) and Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Programs. This...more

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CMS Releases New Proposed Rule for Medicare Advantage and Part D

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On December 10, 2024, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released a Proposed Rule for revisions to the regulations governing the Medicare Advantage (MA) program, Medicare Prescription Benefit (Part D),...more

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McDermott+ Check-Up: November 8, 2024

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Republicans Win Control of White House and Senate, Seem Poised to Maintain Control of House. Former President Donald Trump will return to the White House, and Republicans also gained control of the Senate. Some toss-up House...more

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Dialysis & Nephrology Digest - October 2024

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The House Ways and Means Committee has postponed discussions on several healthcare bills, including those related to physician pay, due to scheduling conflicts and disagreements over legislative language. This delay affects...more

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CMS Proposed Rule Decreases Physician Payments, Expands Telehealth, and Much More

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The comment period for the CMS CY 2025 Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) Proposed Rule recently closed on Monday, September 9th. Based on previous years, the Final Rule can be expected as soon as early November, taking effect...more

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Final Section 1557 Rules: Highlights for Health Plan Sponsors

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued final regulations on the nondiscrimination rules set forth in Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act. The new rules apply to certain group health plans, as...more

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Medicare Advantage, Part D, and More: Proposed Rule Outlines Significant Policy and Technical Changes for CY 2025

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On November 15, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule titled Contract Year 2025 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit...more

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CMS Proposes Changes to Medicare Provider Enrollment Rules

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) published proposed changes to the Medicare Provider Enrollment requirements in the 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule (the “Proposed Rule”). If finalized,...more

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Payment Cuts and Program Changes: CMS Issues Calendar Year 2024 Home Health Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule

On June 30, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the proposed rule for the Home Health Prospective Payment System for the 2024 calendar year. The proposed rule aims to permanently update the payment...more

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Proposed Rule Season

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have released the proposed updates to the Medicare payment policies and rates for skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) for 2024. While the ruling is not final, “CMS estimates...more

Robinson+Cole Health Law Diagnosis

No More Reasonable Diligence? CMS Proposes to Change Standard for Identifying Medicare Overpayments to Align with False Claims Act

On December 27, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a proposed rule (Proposed Rule) which proposes certain policy and technical changes to Medicare regulations, including a notable change to the...more

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CMS Proposed Rule Would Leverage Technology and Interoperability to Improve Prior Authorization

On Tuesday, December 13, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) released a proposed rule (“New Proposed Rule”) to improve the prior authorization process and advance interoperability for Medicare Advantage...more

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Digital Health Implications of Recent HHS Anti-Discrimination Proposed Rule

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On July 25, 2022, the Department of Health and Human Services issued a new proposed rule (subsequently published in the Federal Register on August 4) on Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which prohibits...more

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HHS Proposes Rule Strengthening Section 1557 Protections Against Nondiscrimination in Health Activities

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​​​​​​​On Aug. 4, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published its proposed rule, Nondiscrimination in Health Care and Activities (Proposed Rule), to revise its regulations pertaining to Section 1557 of the...more

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Telehealth: CMS Proposes to Discontinue Audio-Only E/M Services and Virtual Direct Supervision in 2023 Proposed Rule

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On July 07, 2022 the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) released the 2023 Physician Fee Schedule (“PFS”) Proposed Rule, which proposes several significant changes to Medicare telehealth services....more

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Proposed Rule on MA and Part D Would Reinstate Historical Requirements, Make Changes to Prescription Drug Payment Structure

On January 6, 2022, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released a proposed rule regarding Contract Year 2023 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit...more

Mintz - Health Care Viewpoints

CMS Proposes Changes to Medicare’s Coverage Determination Criteria and Expedites Approval of Breakthrough Devices

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services recently issued a proposed rule that would grant Medicare coverage to breakthrough medical devices immediately upon FDA approval. The rule also proposes to codify a new...more

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CMS Proposes to Streamline Medicare Coverage Process for Innovative Technology and Consider Commercial Coverage in “Reasonable and...

- The proposed rule seeks to “demolish the existing bureaucratic barriers that have created a ‘valley of death’ for innovative products.” - A new Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology (MCIT) pathway would allow...more

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CMS Issues Medicare Advantage and Part D Proposed Rule for Contract Year 2021 and 2022

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On February 5, 2020, CMS issued a proposed rule advancing multiple updates and changes to Medicare Advantage (MA) and Medicare prescription drug benefit (Part D) programs (Proposed Rule). Unlike in past years, CMS will not...more

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CMS Moves to Expand Medicare Advantage Program Access to Individuals with End-Stage Renal Disease

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On February 5, 2020, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed removing long-standing prohibitions and eligibility restrictions that had barred many individuals with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) from...more

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