November 2016 | Powers Law Firm

Health Reform Symposium: “Health Reform: Where Are We; Where Are We Going?”

On November 18^th, Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville and the University of Virginia’s Frank Batten School of Leadership & Public Policy held a healthcare symposium entitled “Health Reform: Where Are We; Where Are We Going?” The symposium took place from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Kennedy Caucus Room¹ in the Russell Senate Office Building. The extensive list of speakers included Senate staff; think tank fellows from the RAND Corporation and the Urban Institute; representatives from the Department of Health and Human Services; and UVA professors of health policy, law, economics, and business administration.

LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY UPDATE

Week in Brief

HHS OIG Releases Its Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2017.

ONC Issues the 2016 Report to Congress on Health IT Progress: Examining the HITECH Era and the Future of Health IT.

Powers Co-Sponsors Health Reform Symposium on Capitol Hill

NEW Logo_PPSV_transparent_small The health policy and law firm of Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville, together with the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy at the University of Virginia and Senator Mark Warner, has co-sponsored a health reform symposium to be held Nov. 18 in in room 325 of the Russell Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill.

What Does a Trump Presidency Mean for Health Care?

Throughout the presidential campaign, candidate Donald J. Trump repeatedly stated that he will seek to dismantle the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Whether a Republican-led House and Senate will repeal the ACA, engage in negotiations for significant reform, or completely replace the ACA with their vision for health care reform remains in question. President-elect Trump’s vision for action on the ACA borrows heavily from the Republican Party’s Platform and House Speaker Ryan’s healthcare blueprint published this past summer entitled, “A Better Way.” This memorandum summarizes these proposals.

2016 Election Synopsis

Executive Summary
The Republican Party won the Presidency and maintained control of the United States Congress, with businessman Donald J. Trump (R) winning the Presidential election to become the 45th President of the United States. In the Congressional races, Senate Republicans maintained their control of the chamber with 51 members, with two races still undetermined (Louisiana and New Hampshire). While House Democrats made some gains, adding a net of six seats in the United States House of Representatives as of this writing, Republicans retained control of the chamber with at least 238 seats to their party. Republicans now control the Executive branch and the Legislative branch for the first time since 2005-2006 in the 109th Congress during the presidency of George W. Bush.

The incoming President and 115th Congress promise to bring a new policy agenda with respect to health care. This memorandum provides an overview of the election results, a brief glimpse at what to expect in the upcoming lame duck session of the 114th Congress, and a preview of the 115th Congress’s agenda. Please see below for an overview of key details emerging from yesterday’s election.Read More

Power Play: Washington Week in Review Nov. 7

LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY UPDATE

Week in Brief

CMS Issues Final Rule with Comment Period Revising Payment Policies Under the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System; Rule Implements Site-Neutral Payment Policies.

HHS Commences Health Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment for 2017.

Final Rule to Implement Medicare Payments for New Off-Campus Clinics

On November 1, 2016, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued an advance copy of the final outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS) rule for 2017, which includes provisions to implement Section 603 of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 (BBA 2015).¹ This memorandum summarizes CMS’ rule as it relates to Section 603 and highlights its implications for purposes of both Medicare payment and participation in the 340B program. We previously reported on Section 603, as well as related developments, in a memorandum dated November 19, 2015 and another dated July 11, 2016.

Final Rules Implementing MACRA Merit-Based Incentive Payment System and Advanced Alternative Payment Models

On October 14, 2016, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released its final rule with comment period (final rule) implementing provisions of the Medicare Access & CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA). Set forth below is an overview of the most significant elements of the final rule. CMS has also made available fact sheets and other educational materials on the final rule. The agency has also established a new website on the Quality Payment Program. Comments on certain issues contained in the final rule are due December 19, 2016.

Health Reform Symposium: “Health Reform: Where Are We; Where Are We Going?”

Power Play: Washington Week in Review Nov. 14

LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY UPDATE

Powers Co-Sponsors Health Reform Symposium on Capitol Hill

What Does a Trump Presidency Mean for Health Care?

2016 Election Synopsis

Power Play: Washington Week in Review Nov. 7

LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY UPDATE

Final Rule to Implement Medicare Payments for New Off-Campus Clinics

Final Rules Implementing MACRA Merit-Based Incentive Payment System and Advanced Alternative Payment Models

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