Read AMCP's summary of how the inauguration of the Biden administration may lead to changes to reglatory actions taken at the end of the Trump administration.
In a January 15th letter to President-elect Joseph R. Biden, AMCP shared its priority issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic and managed care pharmacy.
On Jan. 5, AMCP joined the Pharmacy Health Information Technology (PHIT) Collaborative and national pharmacy stakeholders in submitting comments to CMS on its Medicaid prior authorization proposed rule. AMCP supports expanding use of electronic prior authorizations, removing barriers to health information technology adoption and providing patients and providers with information regarding prior authorization decisions.
On Dec. 21, CMS published a Final Rule to support state flexibility to enter into value-based purchasing arrangements (VBPs) with drug manufacturers, and to allow manufacturers with qualifying VBPs to report multiple best price points for a single dosage form and strength of a covered outpatient drug. The final rule is effective on Jan. 1, 2022.
On Dec. 12, AMCP joined the Pharmacy Supply and Payment Chain Coalition's letter to Congressional leaders urging them to support the CDC's request for supplemental funding to cover the cost of administering COVID-19 vaccines.
On Nov. 30, AMCP submitted comments on CMS draft guidance for Calendar Year (CY) 2022 Medicare Advantage capitation rate and Part C and Part D payment policies. AMCP responded to CMS’s proposed introduction of a COVID-19 measure for the 2023 Part C and Part D performance measure display page and in the Star Ratings program, pending rulemaking.
On November 20, HHS released a Final Rule that amends the discount safe harbor regulation to eliminate protections for price concessions offered by pharmaceutical manufacturers to plan sponsors and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) under contract with plan sponsors starting January 1, 2022.
