Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released a final rule on implementation of the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) for Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs). Related agencies also released separate notices regarding similar legal issues affecting ACOs:
The CMS final rule includes a number of key differences from the proposed rule that appear to be addressing some of the chief complaints with CMS’s approach to the MSSP:
In subsequent articles over the coming weeks, we will provide more in-depth discussion of the CMS final rule and other agency guidance on the MSSP.
For additional background on legal issues affecting ACOs, please see our prior articles.
McGuireWoods LLP Healthcare Group
McGuireWoods offers an experienced team of more than 50 lawyers well-versed in serving the needs of the healthcare,pharmaceutical, life sciences and medical device sectors. We understand the daunting array of legal and business issues our clients face, and we work tirelessly to find effective solutions to their daily challenges.