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CMS Roundup (Mar. 10, 2023)
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is providing an at-a-glance summary of news from around the agency:
CMS Releases 2024 Advance Notice with Proposed Payment Updates for the Medicare Advantage and Part D Prescription Drug Programs
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the Calendar Year (CY) 2024 Advance Notice for the Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D Prescription Drug Programs that would update payment policies for these programs.
Federally-facilitated Exchange Improper Payment Rate Less Than 1% in Initial Data Release
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that the first improper payment rate for the Federally-facilitated Exchange (FFE) program was less than 1% for Benefit Year 2020, thanks in large part to the agency’s implementation of effective automated processes for the program’s eligibility determinations and payments.
CMS Asks for Public Input on Establishing First, National Directory of Health Care Providers and Services
As part of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) ongoing work to improve access to care, reduce clinician burden, and support interoperability throughout the health sector, CMS released a Request for Information (RFI) seeking public input on the concept of CMS creating a directory with information on health care providers and services or a “National Directory of Healthcare Providers and Services” (NDH).
HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra, CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure Remark on Implementation of Inflation Reduction Act Provision Addressing Medicare Payments for Biosimilars
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced additional resources and flexibilities available in response to Hurricane Ian in the State of South Carolina. CMS is working closely with the State of South Carolina to put these flexibilities in place to ensure those affected by this natural disaster have access to the care they need – when they need it most.
