Here are eight legislation and regulation updates affecting physicians that Becker's has reported on since April 6:
- The American College of Rheumatology backed the introduction of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act.
- The American Academy of Family Physicians called upon the Federal Trade Commission to adjust and finalize a proposed rule that would ban noncompete clauses in employment contracts.
- Indiana state legislators have passed a weakened physician noncompete bill, which bans new noncompete agreements for primary care physicians but allows other physicians to be subject to noncompetes.
- Alabama legislators introduced legislation to address physician shortages in the state.
- A new federal law updated Stark Law and anti-kickback statute exceptions for physician wellness programs.
- President Joe Biden signed legislation to end the national emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, finalized a rule that aims to strengthen Medicare Advantage, lower prescription drug costs and protect senior patients and those with disabilities.
- The American College of Neurological Surgeons and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons endorsed the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act.