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AHA Comments on CMS Proposed Medicare Drug Pricing Model

AHA comments regarding the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Medicare $2 Drug List (M2DL) Model request for information (RFI).
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CMS Finalizes Guidance on Implementation of the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Oct. 2 released its final guidance on implementing the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program.

CMS releases RFI, sample list of prescription drugs that may be included under proposed Medicare $2 Drug List Model 

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Oct. 9 released a request for information and a sample list of prescription drugs it intends to include under a proposed Medicare $2 Drug List Model.

Reminder: CMS hosting webinar Oct. 21 on price transparency machine-readable file 2025 requirements 

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Oct. 21 will host a webinar on meeting its new hospital price transparency requirements becoming effective Jan. 1.

HHS issues final guidance for second cycle of drug price negotiations 

The Department of Health and Human Services Oct. 2 released final guidance detailing the process for the second cycle of negotiations under the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program.

Medicare Advantage, prescription drug programs to remain stable for 2025 

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Sept. 27 announced that average premiums, benefits and plan choices for Medicare Advantage and Part D will remain stable for 2025.
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2023 Costs of Caring

Hospitals appreciate the support and resources that Congress have provided throughout the COVID-19 pandemic; however, additional support is needed to keep hospitals strong so they can continue to provide care to patients and communities.

CMS announces lower drug prices to begin in 2026 

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Aug. 15 announced it negotiated lower prices with drug makers for 10 high-cost, sole-source drugs, with the new prices becoming effective in 2026 for individuals with Medicare Part D coverage.
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Affordability Advocacy Agenda

Our shared focus with Congress and Administration is on providing relief from the pandemic, ensuring a smooth recovery, and rebuilding a better health care system for the future. The American Hospital Association continues to incorporate principles that promote improved affordability, value, and equity into our policy and advocacy activities.

CMS releases final guidance for Medicare Prescription Payment Plan 

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services July 16 released its final guidance on the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan which will begin next year.