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Jeffrey Davis and Katie Waldo discuss a key policy in the IPPS final rule that will alter how Medicare disproportionate share hospital (DSH) payments are calculated, which may have negative financial implications on hospitals and physicians alike.

Rachel Stauffer and Rachel Hollander explore the telehealth policies in the CY 2024 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule and highlight key areas stakeholders should pay attention to during the comment period.

CMS recently released the CY 2024 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule, which includes proposals related to Medicare physician payment and the Quality Payment Program (QPP). Jeffrey Davis and Rachel Hollander join the Breakroom to explore key takeaways of the proposed rule, including the conversion factor, the new add-on code for complexity and several delayed policies.

As Congress enters its final week in session before the August recess, Debbie Curtis and Rodney Whitlock explore the healthcare-related committee markups expected this week and what to look for when Congress is back in September.

UPDATE: The Senate HELP Committee's expected markup on the Primary Care and Health Workforce Expansion Act has been postponed until September.

CMS last week released the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Systems Proposed Rule, which includes proposals to update payment rates and regulations affecting Medicare services furnished in hospital outpatient and ambulatory surgical center (ASC) settings beginning in CY 2024. Deb Godes and Leigh Feldman join the Breakroom to explore key takeaways from the proposed rule and its impact on healthcare stakeholders.

With the August recess approaching, Debbie Curtis and Rodney Whitlock explore the state of healthcare in Congress at the committee level and on the floor.

Jeffrey Davis discusses the Biden Administration's recent initiatives to crack down on "junk fees" in health plans, and explores potential solutions for protecting patients as well as what's on the horizon for the No Surprises Act.

Debbie Curtis and Rodney Whitlock explore the status of the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act's reauthorization in the House and Senate.

Jeffrey Davis joined McDermott+Consulting last month as a Health Policy Director, bringing our clients substantial knowledge of regulatory advocacy and healthcare policies. Today, Jeffrey chats about his interest in health policy, his career path and McDermottPlus' newest blog, Regs & Eggs.

Debbie Curtis and Rodney Whitlock count the days Congress will be in session for the rest of the fiscal year, and explore whether there will be room for healthcare legislation on the House floor.