Health Care Policy Update: Health Care Policy Weekly Update and Outlook

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Health Care Policy Update: Health Care Policy Weekly Update and Outlook

Upcoming Competitive HRSA: Health Resources and Services Administration

Bidding Program

CMMI: Centers for Medicare and MedicaidDME Industry Association, AAHomecare stated that it is working with Congress on Innovation

legislation that would delay product categories in competitive bidding for 5 years, create a

technical advisory panel, and add a demonstration project to ensure that Medicare NIH: National Institutes of Health

beneficiaries are protected. CMS is implementing DME Competitive Bidding Round 2028

CDC: Centers for Disease Control

for several new categories including Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) and Insulin

Pumps, ostomy supplies, urological supplies, and off-the shelf braces. CMS plans to have DME: Durable Medical Equipment

this round of competitive bidding take effect no later than January 1, 2028. In March,

Senators Shaheen (D-NH) and Collins (R-ME) introduced legislation to delay competitive CGM: Continuous Glucose Monitors

bidding for glucose monitors and insulin pumps for 5 years.

BofA 27th Annual Washington Healthcare Conference

On July 15 & 16, Bank of America will host its 27th Annual Washington Healthcare

Conference, including presentations from Senate HELP Committee Chairman Bill Cassidy,

MD (R-LA), Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D-MA), CMS Deputy Administrator and CMMI

Director Abe Sutton, as well as key health policy industry leaders. The Conference is virtual,

please contact your BofA representative to register.

Senate HELP Committee Nomination Hearing

On July 15, Senate HELP Committee will hold nomination hearings for CDC Director

nominee. Dr. Erica Schwartz, and Sean Kaufman to be HHS Assistant Secretary for

Preparedness and Response. Dr.