June 2023 Report to Congress Includes Recommendations for High-Cost Part B Drugs, Changes to MA, Site Neutral Policies, and Wage Index Reform

June 2023 Report to Congress Includes Recommendations for High-Cost Part B Drugs, Changes to MA, Site Neutral Policies, and Wage Index Reform

The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) released its June 2023 Report to Congress (press release). The report discusses the following topics: High prices of drugs covered under Medicare Part B; Post-sale rebates for prescriptions drugs in Medicare Part D; Standardized benefits in Medicare Advantage (MA) plans; Favorable selection and future directions for MA payment policy; Disparities in outcomes for Medicare beneficiaries with… (Testa, June 15, 2023) #Medicare Advantage, #Medicare Part D, #Mental and Behavioral Health, #Post-Acute Care, #Prescription Drugs, #Telehealth