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Washington Highlights

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Washington Highlights
MedPAC Votes on Recommendations for Updates to Physician and Hospital Payment

MedPAC met Jan. 16 and 17 to vote on recommendations for physician services and hospital inpatient and outpatient services.

  • Jan. 17, 2025

Washington Highlights is a weekly newsletter that provides updates on the latest legislative and regulatory activities affecting medical schools, teaching hospitals, and their patients and communities.

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CMS Releases CY26 MA and Part D Advance Notice

The CMS Released the CY 2026 Advance Notice of Methodological Changes for MA and Part D Payment Policies

  • Jan. 17, 2025
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CMS Finalizes 2026 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters Rule

The CMS finalized policies for the insurance exchanges, including changes to risk adjustment methodology and increased enforcement against broker fraud.

  • Jan. 17, 2025
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DOJ Releases Final Rule on Bulk Sensitive Personal Data

The DOJ issued a final rule on proposed restrictions to the sharing and transfer of bulk sensitive personal data, including human genomic data.

  • Jan. 17, 2025
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HRSA Publishes New RRPD Grant Opportunity for Rural GME Startup Costs

HRSA published on Jan. 13 a notice of funding opportunity regarding the next round of RRPD grants for new rural residency and new rural track programs.

  • Jan. 17, 2025
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HHS Releases Strategic Plan for Use of AI in Health Care

The HHS released its strategic plan Jan. 10 for the safe and effective use of artificial intelligence in health care.

  • Jan. 17, 2025
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DEA Plans Special Registration for Telehealth Prescription of Controlled Substances

The DEA and DOJ released an NPRM for three types of Special Registrations for Telemedicine for patients who have not received an in-person medical evaluation.

  • Jan. 17, 2025

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DEA Allows Practitioners to Prescribe Buprenorphine via Telemedicine

The DEA released a final rule allowing buprenorphine to be prescribed via audio-visual or audio-only telemedicine encounter.

  • Jan. 17, 2025
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DEA Allows VA Practitioners to Prescribe Controlled Substances via Telemedicine

The DEA released a final rule allowing VA practitioners to prescribe controlled substances via telemedicine under certain circumstances.

  • Jan. 17, 2025
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HHS OCR Proposes New Cybersecurity Requirements for Health Care Organizations

The HHS OCR Jan. 6 published a new proposed rule modifying the HIPAA Security Rule to bolster cybersecurity.

  • Jan. 10, 2025
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