Tag Archives: Proposal

CMS defends proposal to nix MCIT pathway, medtechs hold out hope

Among the top issues generating buzz at this week’s AdvaMed conference was the decision by CMS earlier this month to propose killing off the Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology pathway for breakthrough devices due to clinical evidence concerns. AdvaMed has protested the proposed CMS repeal, remains disappointed but contends there is still hope for a potential compromise. At… Read More »

Federal Proposal Seeks to Allow Discrimination in Health Care

Once again, the Trump administration has attacked health care protections. And on cue, advocates for patients have launched a counterattack. Specifically, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a proposed rule change to Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA, or Obamacare). This section prohibits discrimination in health care based on race,… Read More »