FLASCO News

Health Information Exchange Proposal Focuses on Real-Time Benefit Tools, Information Blocking, Interoperability

Posted July 22, 2024

The Department of Health and Human Service, through the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC), released the Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability: Patient Engagement, Information Sharing, and Public Health Interoperability (HTI-2) proposed rule. The HTI-2 proposal includes new and revised standards and certification criteria for the ONC Health IT Certification Program...

Governor Signs Legislation Taking First Step to Improving Access to Biomarker Testing for Floridians

Posted June 27, 2024

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed HB885 into law on June 18th, which expands patient access to biomarker testing, a key tool used by physicians to identify the most effective treatment of cancer and other diseases. In the case of a cancer diagnosis, biomarker testing allows doctors to develop a personalized treatment plan. It opens the door...

CMS Opens Registration for Second Oncology Payment Model Cohort on July 1

Posted June 24, 2024

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Innovation Center (CMMI) announced it is reopening the Enhancing Oncology Model for a second cohort of participants and payers. The second cohort will begin on July 1, 2025, and end on June 30, 2030, for a 5-year model performance period. For more details and eligibility criteria, please read...

Bipartisan, ASCO-Endorsed Prior Authorization Bill Reintroduced in Congress

Posted June 24, 2024

Bipartisan members of the Unites States House of Representatives and Senate have reintroduced the Association for Clinical Oncology (ASCO)-endorsed Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act (H.R.8702/S.4532) to streamline prior authorization within Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. The bill currently has 175 combined cosponsors (45 senators and 130 representatives). Last Congress, this legislation unanimously passed in...

Nationwide Recall of Docetaxel Issued Over Particulate Concerns

Posted June 7, 2024

On May 28, Sagent Pharmaceuticals announced a voluntary nationwide recall of two lots of docetaxel injection (80 mg per 8 mL multidose vials and 160 mg per 16 mL multidose vials). The move was prompted by a customer complaint regarding possible particulate matter. Although no adverse events have been reported thus far, injection of particulate...

New Cervical Cancer Guidelines Released

Posted March 26, 2024

The American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology (ASCCP) is proud to announce a major milestone by the groundbreaking Enduring Guidelines initiative, aimed at revolutionizing the fight against cervical cancer. In a bid to ensure the most current and effective clinical management strategies, the Enduring Guidelines process seeks to integrate emerging technologies and the latest...

Judge Grants Biden Administration Motion to Dismiss Legal Challenge from PhRMA

Posted February 26, 2024

On February 11, a federal judge dismissed a drug industry trade group’s legal challenge to halt Medicare drug price negotiations, ruling that it lacked standing. The complaint was filed by the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), the Global Colon Cancer Association (GCCA), and the National Infusion Center Association (NICA) in June of last...

Session Midpoint Report: What Physicians Should Know

Posted February 21, 2024

February 14, 2024 marked day 30 of the 60-day Florida Legislative Session, and the FMA remains hard at work to help physicians practice medicine. This midpoint report by FMA Assistant General Counsel Mary Thomas, Esq., summarizes some of the most notable bills that could affect you and your patients, where each one stands in the...

2024 MEDPARD Available Now!

Posted February 21, 2024

The 2024 Medicare Participation Physicians / Suppliers Directory (MEDPARD) is now available. As in the past, there will be no hardcopy distributions. Beneficiaries can use the Physician Compare website or contact 1-800-MEDICARE for assistance in locating a participating supplier near their home.

CMS Releases Guidance for Code G2211

Posted February 1, 2024

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released guidance on the billing requirements for G2211 to ensure that coding and billing staff know when to bill the code, the necessary documentation requirements, and the associated patient coinsurance and deductibles. In the 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule, CMS finalized coding and reimbursement...