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Washington Highlights

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Washington Highlights
CMMI Specialty Engagement Strategy Update

The CMMI has provided an update to their strategy refresh, released in 2021, focusing on their plans for engaging specialists in value-based care.

  • April 12, 2024

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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AAMC Hosts Congressional Briefing on GME

The AAMC hosted an April 9 briefing on graduate medical education (GME).

  • April 12, 2024
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AAMC Supports CCM Policy, Finance Committee Holds Physician Payment Hearing

The AAMC signed a letter of support for CCM policy ahead of an April 11 Senate Finance Committee hearing on physician payment.

  • April 12, 2024
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AAMC Signs Community Letter to CMS on CEHRT Policies for Value-Based Care 

The AAMC signed a community letter to amend certified electronic health record technology (CEHRT) requirements under the physician Quality Payment Program. 

  • April 12, 2024
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AAMC Joins Amicus Brief Opposing Montana Ban on Gender-Affirming Care

The AAMC joined more than 20 health groups urging affirmance of preliminary injunction against a Montana ban on gender-affirming care provided to adolescents.

  • April 12, 2024
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CMS Releases Contract Year 2025 Medicare Advantage and Part D Final Rule

The CMS released the contract year 2025 Medicare Advantage and Part D policy and technical changes final rule.

  • April 12, 2024
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MACPAC Votes, Discusses Financing, Supplemental Payments, and Medicaid Unwinding

MACPAC met on April 11 and 12 to vote on recommendations and discuss transparency in financing, hospital supplemental payments, and the Medicaid unwinding.

  • April 12, 2024

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MedPAC Discusses Telehealth, Physician Payment, MA, and Drug Pricing

MedPAC met April 11 and 12 to discuss telehealth, physician payment, Medicare Advantage, and drug pricing under the 340B program and Part D plans.

  • April 12, 2024
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Sen. Bernie Sanders Floats Long COVID Moonshot Legislative Proposal

Sen. Sanders Shares Long COVID Moonshot Proposal

  • April 12, 2024
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Senate Finance Subcommittee Discusses Improving Substance Use Disorder Care

The Senate Finance Subcommittee on Health Care held an April 9 roundtable discussion examining barriers to substance use disorder care.

  • April 12, 2024
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