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We seek comment on the factors we have described in this section of this proposed rule, that may inform our decision of whether to reopen an initial determination of an ACO's financial performance to account for the impact of improper payments

Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease (ASCVD) risk management services refer to the development, implementation, and monitoring of individualized care plans for reducing cardiovascular risk, including shared decision-making and the use of the ABCS of cardiovascular risk reduction, as well as counseling and monitoring to improve diet and exercise

CMS codified the Medicare payment for Part B rebatable drugs in the CY 2024 PFS final rule by adding new paragraph (m) to 410.152

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