The following formula is used to determine the number of partial points awarded to the MIPS eligible clinician: Benchmark Decile # + [(measure score, expressed as a dollar amountbottom ( of benchmark decile range)/(top of benchmark decile rangebottom of benchmark decile range)] = Cost Measure Achievement Points
To evaluate whether a generic drug approved under an ANDA meets all the criteria in section 1860D-14B(g)(1)(C)(ii) of the Act, CMS proposes in 428.101(a)(3) to codify the policy established in section 30 of the revised Medicare Part D Drug Inflation Rebate Guidance whereby CMS would use specified FDA resources such as the Approved Drug Products with Therapeutic Equivalence Evaluations (commonly known as the Orange Book) [581] and NDC Directory to determine whether a generic drug meets the definition of a Part D rebatable drug
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Section 1128J(d)(4)(C) of the Act also defines the term person, for purposes of Medicare Parts C and D, to also include a Medicare Advantage organization (MAO) (as defined in section 1859(a)(1) of the Act) and a Part D Plan (PDP) sponsor (as defined in section 1860D-41(a)(13) of the Act)
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(iii) The ACO fails to earn sufficient shared savings in a performance year to repay the prepaid shared savings they received during that performance year
