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USA - January 31 2012
On Friday, January 27, 2012, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) released its long-awaited proposed rule to implement the provisions of the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”) relating to pharmaceutical manufacturer payment of Medicaid rebates and limits on Medicaid reimbursement to pharmacies.
USA - August 5 2011
On August 4, 2011, CMS held an "External Stakeholders Meeting" at its Baltimore headquarters to discuss the development of a survey for what it is now calling "National Average Drug Acquisition Cost" or "NADAC".
USA - August 4 2011
The interest level in storing health records in digital format has grown rapidly with the lower cost and greater availability and reliability of interoperable storage mechanisms and devices
USA - July 12 2011
On July 8, 2011, CMS announced that it had awarded Myers and Stauffer, LC a contract to prepare a monthly survey of retail community pharmacy (“RCP”) prescription drug prices.
USA - May 27 2011
Pursuant to the HITECH Act, covered entities and business associates must account for disclosures of PHI for treatment, payment and health care operations if the disclosures are through an electronic health record.
