Report Finds 1 in 5 Physicians Plan to Quit or Reduce Practice in Next Two Years A study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings: Innovation, Quality & Outcomes found that one in five physicians say it is likely they will leave their current practice within two years. Meanwhile, about one in three doctors and other health...

CMS Releases Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage Proposal In January, CMS issued a proposed rule that would revise the Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D regulations related to marketing and communications, the criteria used to review applications for new or expanded MA and Part D plans, quality ratings for MA and Part D plans,...

Senate Narrowly Confirms Robert Califf to Lead the FDA On February 15, 2022, the US Senate narrowly confirmed Dr. Robert Califf as commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The vote was 50-to-46, with six Republicans crossing the aisle to support him and five senators who caucus with Democrats opposing him. One senator voted...

Section of No Surprises Act IDR Rule Vacated by Federal Court On February 24, 2022, a federal judge in Texas granted summary judgment to the Texas Medical Association in its challenge to the No Surprises Act Interim Final Rules. This decision vacates the sections of the rule and is not an injunction. Pending an appeal...