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
AMCP Legislative & Regulatory Briefing — September 2024 - Preview

AMCP Legislative & Regulatory Briefing - September 2024

AMCP Comments on Medicare CY 2025. Physician Fee Schedule On July 31, CMS unveiled a proposed rule covering the CY 2025 Physician Fee Schedule, changes to Part B payment and coverage policies, and the Medicare Prescription Drug Inflation Rebate program, among other policies.
Legislation & Regulation
Health Care Innovation: AMCP’s CEO Looks at the Complex Landscape Around Prescription Drug Costs

AMCP’s CEO Looks at the Complex Landscape Around Prescription Drug Costs

AMCP CEO Susan Cantrell stresses how collaboration is key in addressing challenges such as high drug prices and healthcare disparities. While there’s no silver bullet, solutions such as tailored population benefit design and value-based contracting can play an important role in making a difference for ordinary Americans looking for affordable access to prescriptions.
Formulary & Utilization Management, Drug Pricing, Legislation & Regulation