Medicare Program; Part B Drug Payment Model Summary of Proposed Rule

On March 8, 2016, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) placed on public display a proposed rule that discusses CMS’ proposal to test a new payment model called the Part B Drug Payment Model under authority of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI). Specifically, CMS notes its authority under Section 1115A of the Social Security Act (the “Act”). This proposed rule was published in the March 11, 2016, issue of the Federal Register (81 FR 13230-13261).