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As the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency comes to an end May 11, Amy Kelbick and Rachel Stauffer explore the future of at-home testing and telehealth flexibilities, while offering advice for healthcare stakeholders moving forward. <h2> The Supreme Court Decision on the 340B Drug Program </h2> </a> <p> Last Wednesday, the Supreme Court issued its long-awaited decision on the Medicare 340B payment cut case (AHA v. Becerra). The Court found that HHS’s 340B drug payment cuts in 2018 and 2019 were unlawful and sent the case back to the D.C. District ... </p> <a href="https://www.mcdermottplus.com/podcasts/health-policy-breakroom/aco-reach-model/"> <h2> ACO REACH Model </h2> </a> <p> In February, CMS announced a redesign of the Global and Professional Direct Contracting Model for 2023. The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation also released an RFA to solicit a cohort of participants for the new version of Direct Contraction... </p> <a href="https://www.mcdermottplus.com/podcasts/health-policy-breakroom/update-on-the-medicare-quality-policy-and-initiatives/"> <h2> Update on the Medicare Quality Policy and Initiatives </h2> </a> <p> Sheila Madhani discusses the recent CMS, HHS and Biden Administration initiatives that impact Medicare quality, PHE flexibilities, health equity and upcoming regulatory updates. <iframe style="border: none;" title="Embed Player" src="https://play.... </p> <a href="https://www.mcdermottplus.com/podcasts/health-policy-breakroom/advocacy-in-medicare-rules-to-expand-covid-19-test-kits/"> <h2> Advocacy in Medicare Rules to Expand COVID-19 Test Kits </h2> </a> <p> Millions of Medicare "Part B" enrollees will be able to get up to eight free at-home tests per month at participating drug stores — a change to Medicare rules that previously didn't allow coverage of over-the-counter tests. Amy Kelbick, Meg Gilley ... </p> <a href="https://www.mcdermottplus.com/podcasts/health-policy-breakroom/medicare-sequestration-and-physician-reimbursement-issues/"> <h2> Medicare Sequestration and Physician Reimbursement Issues </h2> </a> <p> Established in 2014 by the Budget Control Act, sequestration reduces Medicare payments to hospice and other health care providers by 2% across the board. 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