Health Care Matters | November 08, 2024
Post Election Coverage
As we gear up for the final stretch of 2024, we're shaking things up a bit for this issue of the newsletter.
This week, we're bringing you a deeper dive into the latest election coverage, especially as it relates to health care policy, along with summaries of newly released regulations.
Top Election Articles/Resources
For analysis of health care policies expected from 2nd Trump Administration we refer you to the following sources:
Health Care Priorities in a Second Trump Administration (McDermott+)
Trump Returns with Big Plans to Shake Up Health Care (Stat News)
What Would a Trump Administration 2.0 Mean for Health Policy? (JAMA)
Which health care ballot measures passed?
Several state elections included health care related initiatives on the ballot.
Click here to read updates on how those issues fared.
Post-Election Health Policy Priorities
McDermott+ is hosting a webinar on Friday, November 8th from 1:30-2:30pm ET to discuss he outcomes of the election, how to prepare your organization for policy changes under the new administration and congress, and the implications of election outcomes on healthcare policy going into the lame duck session of congress and 2025. Register here.
Summaries of Recently Released Final Rules
The CY 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule final rule was released late last week with final provisions related to the MSSP, the newly introduced Advanced Primary Care Management codes, and the Quality Payment Program. Read a high level summary from McDermott+ here and watch this space for more insights from Coral in the coming weeks!
On November 1st, CMS released the CY 2025 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment final rule which includes finalized policies to update payment rates and regulations affecting Medicare services furnished in hospital outpatient and ambulatory surgical center settings beginning in CY 2025. Read a summary here.
Who Let the Dogs Out?
We at Coral are dog lovers, and what’s better than a dog in costume? If this week feels like too much and you’re searching for a brief moment of reprieve, whether it be from the onslaught of regulations or election coverage, Coral’s got you covered.
Please enjoy these howl-oween hounds absolutely wagging with whimsy!
Have a howling hound of your own? Coral has a dog treat for you. Email us your address at info@coralhealthadvisors.com, subject line: Howl.
Where We Are going
HCPLAN Fall Summit
Don’t forget! The 2024 Health Care Payment Learning & Action Network (HCPLAN) is hosting their fall Summit at the Baltimore Convention Center next week on November 14, 2024. It’s free to attend and in person and virtual options are available. Register here.
Improving Care Experience, Outcomes, & Equity in Rural Communities
The CMS Innovation Center is hosting a Person-Centered Listening Session: Improving Care Experience, Outcomes, & Equity in Rural Communities on November 20th at 12:00pm ET. Register here.
Primary Care: The MVP of MSSP
On November 20th, the Primary Care Collaborative will release its 2024 Evidence Report — Primary Care: The MVP of MSSP. The event will be held both in person at the PCC’s headquarters and virtually at 1:30 pm ET. Register here.
