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CMS Acts to Strengthen Care Quality, Cut Drug Costs, and Slash Out-of-Pocket Expenses for Medicare Beneficiaries
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced changes to how Medicare pays for outpatient care, which will start in 2027. These changes aim to lower drug costs and out-of-pocket expenses for Medicare beneficiaries. CMS plans to adjust payment rates for drugs purchased under the 34...
CMS to Lower Drug Costs and Improve Care by Extending Deadline for GENEROUS Model Application
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has extended the application deadline for drug manufacturers to join the GENEROUS Model, which aims to reduce drug costs and improve care in Medicaid. The new deadline is now April 30, 2026, instead of March 31, 2026. This change allows more drug co...
CMS to Lower Drug Costs and Improve Care by Extending Deadline for GENEROUS Model Application
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has extended the application deadline for drug manufacturers to join the GENEROUS Model, which aims to reduce drug costs in Medicaid and improve healthcare access. The new deadline is now April 30, 2026, giving manufacturers more time to apply. This...