A clinically focused measure and activity set could allow CMS to set performance standards that are most clinically relevant to sub-specialties within an MVP topic under the model
Medicare Part D claims data for CY 2023 indicates there were 2,662 prescriptions filled that year for compounded immunosuppressive drugs that could have been administered through oral or enteral routes (that is, that would likely be paid under Part B if the immunosuppressive drug benefit revision is finalized as proposed)
Smokeless tobacco products can irritate the lining of the oral cavity, and either cause or worsen many other health problems
However, it may not be as widely known that smoking and tobacco products are bad for your oral health
In particular, section 1842(o)(5)(A)(ii) of the Act specifies that the furnishing fee can take into account ancillary supplies and patient training for the self-administration of such factors. As stated in the CY 2005 PFS final rule, the furnishing fee accounts for the costs associated with supplying the clotting factor, including patient training necessary for self-administration of such factors (69 FR 47523
Don't get disheartened if you feel the strong urge to smoke again
