AMCP Regulatory NewsBreaks

CMS, EBSA, and IRS Releases Final Rule on Requirements Related to the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act

On Sept. 13, 2024, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) (collectively, the Departments) released a Final Rule on Requirements Related to the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (Final Rule). The Final Rule will be published in the Federal Register on Sept. 23, 2024. Access the Regulatory NewsBREAK to learn more.
Legislation & Regulation
Capitol Hill, U.S. Capitol, IRA Workshop

AMCP Comments on the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule

On September 9, AMCP submitted comments praising CMS’s proposal to cover Digital Mental Health Treatment devices (DMHTs) under Medicare Part B. AMCP urges CMS to use its authority to cover all FDA-cleared, prescription only digital health products and develop appropriate coding and payment methodologies to promote adoption of these innovative technologies.
Medicare