Washington Roundup, March 2013
Executive Summary
The latest medical device regulatory and reimbursement news from Elsevier Business Intelligence’s “The Gray Sheet.”
You may also be interested in...
Pioneer ACOs Raise Concerns About Meeting Quality Measures
The ACOs say they should only be held to reporting data to CMS on the quality measures tied to the program this year, rather than be expected to necessarily meet the set quality thresholds, citing lack of evidence.
Companies Dig Into Sunshine Rule Details In Preparation For Aug. 1 Go-Live Date
CMS has finalized several sunshine rule provisions: the definition of “applicable manufacturer” has been narrowed; many payments to speakers at continuing medical education programs and events need not be reported; and the agency will allow manufacturers to supply contextual information on the public database.
CMS Touts Growth Of Accountable Care Organization Program
The Medicare agency has 154 provider organizations participating in shared savings programs and has received letters of intent from another 400 who may join next January. One provider details ways its use of medical technology may change as it moves to accountable care.