Medicare cancels Part B drug payment model in response to MGMA advocacy

10/05/2017 11:38 AM | Rebekah Francis (Administrator)

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) withdrew its proposal to change the way Medicare pays for drugs administered in physician offices. MGMA raised significant concerns regarding the proposed payment model, which would have reduced Medicare reimbursement without addressing the root cause of drug price increases set by the manufacturer. The Association also took issue with the fact that this mandatory model would establish a precedent under which the CMS Innovation Center could expand its limited legislative authority to circumvent the usual channels for changing physician payment. MGMA continues to recommend the agency seek physician practice input in developing payment models to support innovative approaches to improve quality and affordability without restricting patient access to life-saving treatments.

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