March 10, 2014
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services does not plan to finalize certain elements of its proposed rule for Medicare Part D prescription drug plans, according to news reports. “In particular, we heard concerns about the proposals to lift the protected class definition on three drug classes, to set standards on Medicare Part D plans’ requirements to participate in preferred pharmacy networks, to reduce the number of Part D plans a sponsor may offer, and clarifications to the noninterference provisions,” CMS Administrator Marilyn Tavenner said in a letter to lawmakers. “Given the complexities of these issues and stakeholder input, we do not plan to finalize these proposals at this time.”
Source: AHA News
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