April 2023 MedPAC Meeting Transcript
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Description
Transcript from the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission's (MedPAC) April 2023 meeting. Covers high prices of drugs covered under Medicare Part B, draft recommendations for reforming Medicare's wage index systems, aligning fee-for-service payment rates across ambulatory settings, leveraging Medicare policies to address social determinants of health, assessing post-sale rebates for prescription drugs in Medicare Part D, and assessing the need for Medicare safety net payments for skilled nursing facilities and home health agencies. Features discussions on draft reports regarding a prototype design for a post-acute care prospective payment system, telehealth in Medicare, and behavioral health in Medicare. Includes rural references throughout.
Date
04/2023
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Document
Organization
Medicare Payment Advisory Commission
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Access · Behavioral health · Healthcare facilities · Home health · Long-term care · Medicare · Outpatient care · Pharmacy and prescription drugs · Policy · Reimbursement and payment models · Telehealth