May 30, 2019 | ESRD, MedPAC
MedPAC recommends that Congress maintain the 2020 ESRD payment update that is specified under current law, which is projected to be +1.9%. Click to read more.
May 23, 2019 | Drugs, Products
In October 2017, BRG professionals published a white paper evaluating the breakdown in site of care for top physician administered drugs covered by Medicare Part B that are used to treat several conditions (e.g. breast cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, and multiple sclerosis). This paper by BRG Expert Eleanor Blalock is an update to prior analysis to reflect Medicare claims data through 2017 and provide a broader view of all Part B drugs. Click to read more.
May 22, 2019 | Legislation/ Budgets/ Macro
Discussion of Congressional action on “surprise medical bills” has increased. The White House has stated support for reform and bills have been introduced in both Houses of Congress supporting legislation. Click to read more.
May 21, 2019 | Hospitals, Inpatient, LTCHs, MedPAC, Outpatient
MedPAC recommends that Congress update Medicare inpatient and outpatient payment rates for 2020 by 2%. The Commission is also recommending a new hospital value incentive program (HVIP) that would replace the current quality incentive programs. This brief discusses these recommendations and other key highlights from the March MedPAC chapter on hospitals. Click to read more.
