Emerging pharmacology and patient expectations
The first half of 2022 saw several encouraging developments in the pharmaceutical sector. In June alone, we learned that all of the rectal cancer patients in clinical study…
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From the desk of the President: Applied Policy welcomes Steven Johnson as health policy director
As the Applied Policy team grows to better serve our clients, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Steven Johnson as Health Policy Director. Steven comes to…
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IVD test reimbursement: Coverage is key
In June, Applied Policy’s diagnostic experts introduced a new series, “IVD Test Reimbursement: Coverage, Coding, and Payment.” For our July edition, we take a deeper dive into the…
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CMS holds second webinar on unwinding PHE
On June 22, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) held its second monthly webinar on unwinding the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) flexibilities for Medicaid…
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CMS predicts payment increase for ESRD facilities in CY 2023, adds quality incentive flexibilities, Includes ETC Model Changes
On June 21, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the calendar year (CY) 2023 proposed End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Prospective Payment System rule. See the…
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Medicare reimbursement requirements for in vitro diagnostic (IVD) tests
At Applied Policy, we assist many clients in understanding how Medicare reimburses for in vitro diagnostic (IVD) lab tests. Why do we focus on Medicare? Because Medicare payment…
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VALID v. Vital update
[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_column_text]Current Food and Drug Administration (FDA) user fees for prescription drugs, generic drugs, biosimilars, and medical devices are set to expire at the end of September…
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CMS hosts webinar on unwinding the public health emergency
[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_column_text]On May 25, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) held its first monthly webinar on unwinding the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) flexibilities…
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Nurse retention—it’s not just about the money
[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_column_text]They are making headlines across the country and prompting more than a few people to reconsider career choices—the generous sign-on bonuses hospitals and healthcare systems are…
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A new era in medical devices
A portable walk-in whirlpool tub, a device designed to play “multi-talker babble” in a patient’s ear when they speak, and a personal prosthetic exoskeleton system—these are a few…
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Realizing the potential of telehealth
A discussion of telehealth is important both in terms of telehealth’s potential to improve patient access to care and because of uncertainty over its future after the COVID-19…
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The unlikely roots of CMS’s commitment to health equity
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has declared health equity the first pillar in its 2022 Strategic Plan and the commitment is being reflected across the agency’s…
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