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Passed by Congress Dec. 21, 2020, and signed by President Donald Trump Dec. 27, 2020, the $1.4 trillion omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act includes numerous provisions that directly impact Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries. To assist the healthcare industry in understanding the policies included in the provisions summarized below, this alert includes the House bill numbers introduced during the 116th Congress, which concluded at year’s end.
Medicare Provisions
Extends coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant patients and includes other renal dialysis provisions (i.e., H.R. 5534)
Provides Medicare coverage for immunosuppressive drugs to post-kidney transplant individuals whose coverage under Medicare Part A otherwise ends post-transplant, and whose drugs are not covered by other insurance.
This story was originally published on March 9, 2020. As part of MedPage Today s review of the past year s top stories, we are republishing it, along with an update examining subsequent developments related to policies on electronic health records in 2020.
WASHINGTON The Trump administration today issued two final rules related to interoperability of healthcare records, with administration officials noting that making patient health records portable and accessible is especially critical during incidents such as the COVID-19 outbreak. At a time when the healthcare system could be under stress with the handling of the COVID virus, the urgent need for coordinated, integrated care could not be clearer, Seema Verma, administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) said on a phone call with reporters. In a healthcare system characterized by the easy and seamless flow of information, one in which a patient s own data follows them to the provider they choose, ca
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Below is Alston & Bird’s
Health Care Week in Review, which provides a synopsis of the latest news in health care 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:
On Wednesday, HHS finalized its review of Phase 3 Provider Relief Fund applications and began distribution of the funds. Read more about this action and other news below.
I. Regulations, Notices & Guidance
On December 14, 2020, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), along with several other agencies, issued a final rule entitled,
Equal Participation of Faith-Based Organizations in the Federal Agencies’ Programs and Activities. This rule provides clarity about the rights and obligations of faith-based organizations participating in the Agencies’ Federal financial assistance programs and activities. This rulemaking is intended to ensure that the Agencies’ Fed
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This week in Washington: Washington waited for a COVID-19 stimulus and omnibus appropriations bill ahead of the holiday recess, and a deal was struck Sunday night; Attached to the COVID-19 relief provisions and omnibus appropriations bill are a number of health provisions.
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Administration
CMS: New Model Option for Medicaid Managed Care Organizations Serving Beneficiaries Dually Eligible for Medicare and Medicaid
CMS: Applications for MIPS Exceptions Due to COVID-19 Now Due Feb. 1
CMS Office of the Actuary Releases 2019 National Health Expenditures
CMS: FY 2021 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Codes