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The Government Accountability Office (GAO) is currently seeking nominations for the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), with appointments beginning in May 2025. Nomination letters and resumes need to be submitted by February 7, 2025, via the specified email address. Acknowledgements for submissions will be provided within a week. For additional information, Greg Giusto can be contacted via email or phone.

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) is accepting nominations for the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) appointments, which will be effective in May 2021. These nominations include letters and resumes and must be submitted by February 12, 2021, to allow enough time for review. Submissions can be sent to MedPACappointments@gao.gov. Questions or requests for acknowledgment can be directed to Gregory Giusto at (202) 512-8268 or giustog@gao.gov.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from the Department of Health and Human Services is delaying the effective date of a new rule concerning Medicare Part D. Originally set to take effect on February 1, 2021, the rule will now start on March 30, 2021. This delay follows a Presidential memorandum on January 20, 2021, aiming to freeze new regulations for 60 days. The rule in question will establish a new electronic standard for how prescribers and insurers manage authorizations for prescription drugs under Medicare Part D.

The Federal Register notice from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is asking for nominations for the Medicare Evidence Development & Coverage Advisory Committee (MEDCAC). This committee provides advice on Medicare coverage policies by evaluating scientific evidence for medical treatments and technologies. Nominations must be submitted by February 17, 2025, and should include details like the nominee’s qualifications and lack of conflicts of interest. The committee wants to ensure diverse representation, so they are especially encouraging nominations from different backgrounds, including those from racial and ethnic groups, individuals with disabilities, and across the gender spectrum.

The Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) is seeking public comments on proposed changes to its information collection for enrolling beneficiaries in the Medicare program, as administered under the Railroad Retirement Act. The proposed revisions include updates to existing forms and the introduction of new forms to better determine eligibility for Medicare enrollment and special enrollment periods. The RRB aims to enhance the clarity and utility of the collected information while minimizing paperwork burdens. Public comments on these changes should be submitted within 30 days of the notice's publication.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is inviting public comments on their plans to collect information under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The request includes information on extending an existing Medicare form for individuals with chronic renal disease and a revision to a collection concerning outpatient therapy providers. Interested parties have until February 16, 2021, to provide feedback on the necessity and practicality of these collections, as well as suggestions for improvement. This public involvement is part of the formal process required for federal agencies when gathering information from the public.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule to establish a Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology (MCIT) pathway, which provides faster access to new, FDA-designated breakthrough medical devices for Medicare beneficiaries. The rule allows up to four years of national Medicare coverage starting from the date of FDA market authorization, helping to ensure beneficiaries have timely access to cutting-edge treatments. Additionally, the rule defines "reasonable and necessary" criteria for determining Medicare coverage to ensure clarity and consistency with commercial insurers' practices. The MCIT pathway aims to encourage innovation while maintaining patient safety and evidence-based coverage decisions.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), part of the Health and Human Services Department, has approved the Accreditation Commission for Health Care Inc. (ACHC) for another six years as a recognized national accrediting organization for home health agencies that want to join Medicare or Medicaid programs. This decision is effective from February 24, 2025, to February 24, 2031. ACHC's standards and procedures have been reviewed and adjusted to ensure they match or exceed the Medicare standards. The document also clarifies that there are no new information collection requirements needing evaluation under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

The Indian Health Service (IHS), under the Health and Human Services Department, has announced the approved rates for medical care at IHS facilities for 2025. These rates cover both inpatient and outpatient services and are applicable to Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, as well as other federal program recipients. Notably, there are different rates for services in the Lower 48 States and Alaska. The new rates will take effect from January 1, 2025, aligning with consistent annual updates.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have received an application from The Joint Commission (TJC) seeking continued approval of its hospice accreditation program. This approval would allow TJC to deem hospices as meeting or exceeding Medicare requirements, meaning that such hospices could participate in the Medicare or Medicaid programs without further validation from CMS. The CMS is inviting public comments on whether TJC's accreditation standards meet or exceed the Medicare conditions for hospices. Comments must be submitted by February 12, 2025, and the CMS will review TJC’s standards, survey processes, and resources before making a decision.