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This week’s series covers:
- CMS Partners with Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to Improve Operations, Announces Next Round of Drug Price Talks
CMS and DOGE Partner to Improve Efficiency
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is collaborating with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to enhance operations and resource management. Two senior CMS officials, whose names have not been released, are leading the effort, focusing on policy and operational improvements. The initiative aims to ensure secure system access and identify areas for greater efficiency. CMS officials emphasize a measured approach, aligning with administration priorities while maintaining service quality.
CMS Announces Second Cycle of Drug Price Negotiations
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released a list of 15 drugs selected for the second round of Medicare drug price negotiations, as required by the Inflation Reduction Act. The agency plans to apply lessons learned from the first cycle and explore ways to increase transparency. CMS will seek stakeholder input on improving the program while working to balance cost savings for beneficiaries and taxpayers with continued pharmaceutical innovation.
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