Below is Alston & Bird’s
Health Care Week in Review, which provides a synopsis of the latest news in healthcare regulations, notices, and guidance; federal legislation and congressional committee action; reports, studies, and analyses; and other health policy news.
Week in Review Highlight of the Week:
This week, CMS issued several rules, while President-elect Biden announced the framework for his COVID-19 relief plan. Read more about these actions and other news below.
I. Regulations, Notices & Guidance
On January 12, 2021, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule entitled,
Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology (MCIT) and Definition of “Reasonable and Necessary.” This final rule establishes a Medicare coverage pathway to provide Medicare beneficiaries nationwide with faster access to new, innovative medical devices designated as breakthrough by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology (MCI