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This Week’s Dose: The Energy and Commerce Committee held a marathon mark-up of 25 bills, including 10 health care related bills. The No Surprises Act received an amendment that adds arbitration to the payment dispute process. The House voted to repeal the Cadillac tax. And, we finally have a Congressional Budget Office (CBO) score for…
Insight: original analysis
This Week’s Diagnosis: Congress passed a $328 billion spending package to avert another government shutdown. President Trump is expected to sign it. Congressional hearings continue to focus on coverage and drug pricing.
Insight: original analysis
On December 31, 2018 CMS published the Medicare Shared Savings Program; Accountable Care Organizations—Pathways to Success and Extreme and Uncontrollable Circumstances Policies for Performance Year 2017 final rule.
Insight: original analysis
On August 17, 2018, CMS released proposed rule that would make sweeping changes to the Medicare Shared Savings Program, a federal program that incentivizes integrated health provider networks to form Accountable Care Organizations. Comments are due October 16, 2018. Our top 5 takeaways follow.