On November 15, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued an update to the set of frequently asked questions (FAQs) related to the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan originally issued on October 1, 2024.

On November 1, 2024, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule (Final Rule), which is scheduled to be published in the Federal Register on December 9, 2024. In addition to finalizing payment rates, the Final Rule includes a variety of provisions that may impact managed care pharmacy.

On October 2, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued the Final Guidance for the Second Cycle of the Historic Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program for Fiscal Year 2027.