The Trump administration has decided to put part of its Medicare drug cost-cutting proposals on hold, for now.
The administration says it will not give health plans the authority to negotiate pricing for certain drugs considered protected classes.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid said Thursday it will not be implementing its lowest pharmacy price proposal for 2020,"CMS is continuing to carefully review these comments as we continue to consider policies that would lower prescription drug costs, address challenges that independent pharmacies face, and improve the quality of pharmacy care," the agency said.
"Some Medicare beneficiaries may find it harder to access particular drugs without bureaucratic hassle, but other beneficiaries who do not take drugs in these classes may not see a change," said Rachel Sachs, associate law professor at Washington University in St. Louis who specializes in health policy law.
"CMS commissioned one report which argued that the rebate rule might save money if Part D plans were able to exercise greater negotiating authority. [Thursday's] news makes that outcome far less likely," Sachs said.The comment period on the rebate proposal ended in early April. Insurers and investors have been expecting the administration to issue final rule on the PBM rebate proposal this week.
Österreich Neuesten Nachrichten, Österreich Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump should be subpoenaed like Donald Trump Jr., former federal prosecutor says“I don't see Senate Intel doing this, but House Intel and/or Judiciary should subpoena Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner too,” former prosecutor Elizabeth de la Vega tweeted.
Weiterlesen »
Trump: Biden 2020 reminds me of Trump 2016In an exclusive interview with POLITICO, the president predicted the former vice president would steamroll Democratic rivals who 'aren’t registering.'
Weiterlesen »
Motorcycle police in Trump motorcade in accident, Trump limo unaffectedThe White House said the three motorcycle officers were being treated at a hospital and none was hurt seriously. Trump's motorcade slowed down as it passed the site of the accident in Lake Charles, Louisiana, and reporters in a press car saw at least two officers on the ground and injured. Trump
Weiterlesen »
Trump pardons ex-media mogul Conrad Black, who wrote flattering biography of TrumpPresident Trump pardons ex-media mogul Conrad Black, who wrote flattering biography entitled 'Donald J. Trump: A President Like No Other'.
Weiterlesen »
Author of flattering Trump biography gets pardon from TrumpWASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday granted a full pardon to Conrad Black, a former newspaper publisher who has written a flattering political biography of Trump.
Weiterlesen »
Trump lawyers, Barr argue Trump can't be investigated, prosecutedRachel Maddow reports on arguments put forth by Trump lawyers, White House counsel, and A.G. William Barr that Congress cannot investigate the president for crimes, nor can a president be charged, essentially making the legal argument for Donald Trump proverbially shooting someone on 5th Avenue.
Weiterlesen »
The Trump campaign doesn't want this pro-Trump super PAC's helpThe Trump campaign is continuing its unprecedented fight to ensure the president's deep-pocketed supporters know that there’s only one approved pro-Trump PAC in 2020.
Weiterlesen »